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Province announced end to COVID-19 public health emergency
British Columbia has announced the conclusion of the COVID-19 provincial public health emergency and the introduction of new immunization mandates for healthcare workers.Â
Lido Theatre hosts Conservative leader and candidate event
The leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia will be joining MLA candidate Jordan Kealy in Fort St. John for a meet and greet on August 12th.Â
Budgetary concerns halt Fort St. John Public Works Shop upgrade
Tender submissions for phase one of upgrades to a project to upgrade the Public Works Shop were all rejected by the City of Fort St. John council for coming in over the project’s budget.Â
Northern B.C. flood watch concluded
Emergency Info BC has announced the conclusion of a flood watch through Northern B.C.
Taylor joins Fort St. John in appeal to Northern Health
The District of Taylor has joined the City of Fort St. John in signing a letter to be sent regarding Northern Health and the frequent hospital closures across the region.Â
Fort St. John property tax collection surges ahead of 2023
The City of Fort St. John’s Finance department presented the Council with an update showing that property tax collection was ahead of schedule compared to last year.
UPDATE: Extreme flooding erodes Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson
A section of Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson remains closed due to extreme flooding and erosion of the roadway.
Community homelessness committee formed in Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John Council has approved the formation of a committee focused on solutions for homelessness in the city.
New ice centre policy approved in Taylor
The District of Taylor has approved a new policy for the District Ice Centre during the July 22nd Special Council Meeting.
Peace Region air quality statement continues, includes new areas
The coverage of a special air quality statement for the Peace region has been extended.
Wildfire near Jasper National Park affects Highway 16 travel
A travel advisory has been issued for Highway 16 due to ongoing evacuations in the area.
UPDATED: Highway 97 open north of Fort Nelson after severe flooding
A major disruption on Highway 97 has been announced this morning near Fort Nelson.Â
Monetary incentives insufficient for rural healthcare crisis
Paul Adams, the Executive Director of the BC Rural Health Network, joined Dub Craig for the July 19th episode of This Week in the Peace to discuss rural healthcare challenges.
UPDATE: Rally planned to demand adequate healthcare in Fort St. John
Peace River North MLA Dan Davies will be hosting a rally on July 30th in Fort St. John in response to continued closures of Northern Health facilities.Â
FWCP announces 2024 grants and information sessions for Peace region
The Fish and Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) has announced its 2024 grant deadlines and information sessions for the Peace region.Â
Northern Health services impacted by Microsoft’s global cybersecurity outage
Microsoft's global cybersecurity failure is impacting residents, districts, and organizations across the Peace River region.Â
Record crowds expected at Energetic County Fair 2024
The Energetic County Fair kicks off in Fort St. John Thursday night, featuring three days of music, entertainment, and food.
Fort St. John Co-op Cardlock services fully restored after cybersecurity incident
The Fort St. John Co-op has announced that all services have returned to normal at both cardlock locations following intermittent service interruptions and cybersecurity complications.Â
Upcoming road improvements announced for Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has announced a list of upcoming repaving projects that will be completed in 2024.Â
