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.
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(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.
Taylor firefighters receive almost 200 calls for service in 2025
Taylor Fire Rescue received 196 calls for service in 2025, and the District of Taylor got 68 bylaw service calls.
Physician pens open letter condemning on-call cuts at Tumbler Ridge ER
Charles Helm, a physician in Tumbler Ridge, has written an open letter to Northern Health criticizing its ongoing engagement with residents and decisions regarding cuts to the community's health centre on-call emergency hours.
City to host open house on proposed development application bylaw changes
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an open house about proposed changes to its bylaws for development applications on January 22nd at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse.
Fort St. John council begins work on plan for security cameras in parks and facilities
The City of Fort St. John council is working on a plan to place cameras in city-operated parks and facilities in a bid to improve staff and public safety.
Fort St. John conducts ‘innovative consultation’ with children before approving new playground equipment
Fort St. John has approved a contract for over $250,000 in playground equipment for the new Surerus Park playground in late 2026.
Fort St. John RCMP report success of new gang enforcement team
The Fort St. John RCMP have reported positive reductions in gun and drug-related violence in November 2025 since the Uniformed Gang Enforcement Team was deployed.
PRRD hopes to bring concerns over future of wind energy regulation to province
The Peace River Regional District has asked to meet with Adrian Dix, B.C. energy and climate solutions minister, to talk about wind energy projects and regulations.
‘Why are we not at the table?’: PRRD seeks recognition from province
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has asked for a meeting with B.C. Premier David Eby and the Ministry of Local Governments and Rural Communities to get recognition as a "key level of government" in northeast B.C.
BCCDC reports seven new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported eight new cases of measles, all in the Northern Health region, as of January 15th. All but one of those originated in the northeast.
