New child welfare action plan announced by provincial government
The government of British Columbia has released an investigative report conducted by the Representative for Children and Youth (RCY).
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Wildfire Update: July 17th
Below are the updates to wildfires in Northeast B.C. currently listed as ‘out of control’ as of July 17th.
Fort St. John Hospital Emergency Department to close overnight again
Northern Health has announced another overnight closure of the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department on July 17th.
Fort St. John closes 94th Avenue for curb repairs
The City of Fort St. John will close 94th Avenue between the North Peace Museum and Centennial Park throughout the rest of the week for curb repairs.
Fort St. John water main break resolved after 9-hour shut-off
Water service has been restored to two streets in Fort St. John after a water main break prompted an almost 9-hour emergency shutoff.
Emergency plan launched for cattle ranchers in Peace River region
The North Peace Cattlemen’s Association has launched a new contingency plan for cattle ranchers facing emergency evacuations and wildfires in the Peace River region.
UPDATE: City of Fort St. John announces emergency water shutoff
The City of Fort St. John has announced an emergency water shut-off on 106 Street, between 106 Avenue and 111 Avenue and 109 Avenue between 106 Street and 104 Street.
Wildfire near Big Beaver Creek grows to 0.21 hectares
A wildfire near Big Beaver Creek has grown to 0.21 hectares overnight since identified by the BC Wildfire Service.
Fort St. John Imagination Library faces funding shortage
Enrollment in the Fort St. John Imagination Library has been temporarily paused as the literary society seeks community support to continue funding the program.
Daytime highs in the 30s forecast for Peace River region
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the Peace River region this week, the region’s second this month.
Petition launched to investigate Northern Health amid closures
A Fort St. John man is calling for an investigation of Northern Health to understand the continued hospital closures.
Dawson Road Maintenance announces Cache Creek Hill traffic delays
Dawson Road Maintenance has announced a culvert installation on BC Highway 29 starting July 17th and warned motorists to expect delays during construction.
Hudson’s Hope water reservoir at capacity, conservation needed
The District of Hudson’s Hope has issued a water conservation request to residents due to increased usage and abnormally high temperatures.
New ice centre policy delay in Taylor as council requests revisions
The District of Taylor has begun revising the District Ice Centre Policy ahead of the centre’s reopening for the 2024-2025 season.
Taylor endorses Chetwynd’s letter urging support for forestry sector
The District of Taylor has joined the District of Chetwynd in supporting a letter to be sent to the BC Government regarding the province’s forestry sector.
Heat warnings continue amid record-breaking temperatures
Day records for the highest historic temperature are being broken and made across the province during the final day of a province-wide heat wave.
UPDATE: B.C. Highway 77 reopens, no stopping due to wildfire
B.C. Highway 77 is now closed for 137.6 kilometres from the Highway 97 intersection to the Northwest Territories border.
Tupper Creek Road area sees rapid wildfire growth to 120 Hectares
A wildfire approximately 36.8 kilometres south of Dawson Creek has grown to 120 hectares overnight.
Heritage sites offer free entry in Fort St. John, Taylor, Charlie Lake
The Northern Trails Heritage Society will showcase Fort St. John, Taylor, and Charlie Lake this weekend.
Free AC for qualifying BC residents during provincial heat wave
As residents throughout B.C. continue to weather an extreme heat wave, BC Hydro’s free air conditioner program continues to be available.
