Taylor ponders solutions for $680K budget shortfall
The District of Taylor is working to make up a $680,000 shortfall in its upcoming 2026 budget by balancing proposed taxation rates for residents.
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Overnight maintenance planned for Taylor Bridge
Taylor Bridge will be reduced to single-lane, alternating traffic overnight on February 6th for maintenance, according to Dawson Road Maintenance.
Taylor seeks funding for ice centre and golf clubhouse renovations
The District of Taylor is applying for Northern Development Initiative Trust grants to support planned renovations at the District Ice Centre and the Lone Wolf Golf Course Clubhouse.
Number of hours of northeast ER closures declines year-on-year in January, with Chetwynd ER shut twice
Northern Health reported two emergency room closures in northeast B.C. during January 2026, down from five in the same month in 2025.
City agrees to explore options around $20K support for youth mental health services
The City of Fort St. John council has voted to allocate $20,000 towards supporting Saplings Mental Health Services, pending the results of a staff report on the organization's future needs.
City supports licence application of cannabis store seeking to relocate
The City of Fort St. John has voted to support an application by Cannabis Corner to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for a licence at a new location.
City councillors report $77K+ in 2025 travel expenses
The City of Fort St. John council recorded and reported over $77,000 in travel expenses in 2025, with councillors representing city residents at events from Prince George to Bellevue, Washington.
(UPDATE) City proposes 100 projects worth $54.62 million for 2026
The City of Fort St. John has revealed its draft capital budget for 2026, which outlines almost 100 projects slated to cost $54.62 million this year. None of that funding would come directly from city taxes.
Province ponders Inga Lake amid dam safety concerns
Ducks Unlimited and members of the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship spoke with the Peace River Regional District about Inga Lake possibly being decommissioned.
Fort St. John to trial drones instead of fireworks for Canada Day in 2026
The City of Fort St. John will celebrate Canada Day in 2026 with drones instead of fireworks.
(UPDATE) Another measles exposure reported at Fort St. John ER
Northern Health has announced an overnight measles exposure at the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department from January 17th to 18th, 2026.
City reviews first draft 2026 budget with up to two per cent tax increase for residents
The City of Fort St. John council reviewed the first draft of its over $130 million 2026 budget on January 26th.
Collisions spike, mental health calls and the tooth fairy: Fort St. John RCMP reveals December work
The Fort St. John RCMP have reported a decrease in some crimes, but an increase in vehicle collisions and mental health calls during the month of December 2025.
Taylor finalizes new 2026 Peace Island Park Bylaw
The District of Taylor has approved the new version of its Peace Island Park Bylaw ahead of its 2026 camping season.
Taylor driver ‘forced’ to move into oncoming traffic to avoid collision questions snow plow policy
The District of Taylor has fielded questions from a driver about the safety of its policy which sees snow plows "operate on the opposite side of the road.”
Northern Health reports two more measles cases in northeast B.C.
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported two new measles cases in northeast B.C. on January 22nd, bringing the province's total to 408 cases since June 2025.
‘Nobody’s coming to save us’: Fort Nelson tackles healthcare concerns with select committee
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality's regional council has formed a select committee on healthcare as concerns continue about primary care.
Taylor drafts first bylaw for advertising, sponsorships and donations
The District of Taylor has begun drafting a bylaw to put in writing a policy for managing advertising, sponsorship and donation inquiries and requests.
Taylor to prioritize snow complaints and water quality management in 2026
The District of Taylor's operational department has reported it is prioritizing water quality and snow complaints ahead of the 2026 budget.
City approves weekly residential garbage collection until at least 2028
The City of Fort St. John has signed a multi-year contract with Element Disposal for residential garbage and recyclables collection in Fort St. John.
