Tumbler Ridge fire chief nominated for national award
Tumbler Ridge Fire Chief Dustin Curry has been nominated for the 2024 National Fire Chief of the Year Award.
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Tumbler Ridge proclaims Railway Safety Awareness Week
The District of Tumbler Ridge has declared a week in September as Railway Safety Awareness Week.
Chetwynd council backs ForestryWorksforBC amid industry challenges
The District of Chetwynd has announced its support for ForestryWorksforBC at the August 6th council meeting.Â
Chetwynd council approves extreme cold mapping proposal
The District of Chetwynd is moving forward with a second phase of extreme temperature mapping of the region following a unanimous decision by council on August 6th.
WorkSafeBC fines energy site for serious safety violation
WorkSafeBC has fined an energy services company worksite in Dawson Creek for a high-risk work safety violation.Â
Peace River Regional District plans Charlie Lake sewer repairs
The Peace River Regional District has announced repairs and construction in Charlie Lake from August 12th to September 9th.
Province braces for potential new fires from lightning strikes
Hot and dry conditions continue to provide the perfect environment for increased fire activity across the province compared to historical averages.Â
Saddle Hills evacuation order issued and rescinded during BC Day weekend
Over the BC Day long weekend, an evacuation order was issued for Saddle Hills County, Alberta, alerting residents of the Dawson Creek region.
UPDATE: Chetwynd emergency department diverted during long weekend
Northern Health has announced a diversion at Chetwynd Hospital's emergency department.
High winds and heat increase wildfire risk in Prince George
Prince George Fire Centre has issued a warning for the long weekend due to changing weather conditions.
Fort St. John emergency department diversion overnight
Northern Health has announced a diversion of the Fort St. John emergency department overnight on August 2nd.Â
Site C employment drops in June
According to BC Hydro’s June employment highlights, 2,953 workers were at Site C in June.Â
WorkSafeBC fines Louisiana Pacific for lockout violations
WorkSafe BC has fined Louisiana Pacific Canada Ltd. Dawson Creek OSB Division lumber plant for unsafe workplace procedures.
Environmental feedback leads to Indigenous-owned pipeline reroute
Western LNG has announced alterations to the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project (PRGT) pipeline in the latest project update.
Northern B.C. faces over 317 Hours of medical diversions in July
Northern Health facilities throughout Northern B.C. experienced more than 20 diversions in July alone.Â
Foundation walls and concrete slabs complete for Dawson Creek Hospital
Northern Health has issued a quarterly update for the construction of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital.Â
Northern BC to receive $1.3 million for affordable housing repairs
The federal government has announced around $145 million in funding for constructing and repairing affordable homes across B.C. and Vancouver Island.Â
ICBC urges drivers to stay alert and take breaks when driving
ICBC is warning drivers about the dangers of long drives, hot summer temperatures, and the fatigue these can lead to.
Hudson’s Hope seeks approval to finance permanent Water Treatment Plant
The District of Hudson’s Hope is seeking elector approval to borrow money to finance a permanent Water Treatment Plant.
Northern Health continues to lead health authorities in overdoses
The BC Coroners Service has released a summary of unregulated drug deaths occurring in May and June, noting Northern Health as the health authority with the highest number of unregulated drug deaths.
