Bernier pushes for South Peace to have more control in local healthcare
Peace River South MLA is pushing for a Division of Practice for South Peace so more healthcare decisions and support can be kept local.
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Calls on sexual assault up 275 per cent: Dawson Creek RCMP
Dawson Creek RCMP’s latest report to council indicated that calls for sexual assault increased by 275 per cent compared to last year.
Peace region saw seven work-related deaths in 2022
WorkSafe BC reports that of the 181 work-related deaths in 2022, seven of them were from the Peace River region.
Stranded Fort Nelson couple gets help from community to go home
Vera Deneyoua and her husband Roland found themselves stranded in Fort St. John after Roland received emergency surgery at the hospital.
Northern Health responds to CIHI report on post-surgery deaths
Northern Health has responded to the release of the CIHI report on post-major surgery deaths, saying there’s more context residents should be aware of.
Open house for The Station community plan
Dobbin Consulting Inc. will be hosting an open house on a newly proposed community named, The Station.
RCMP warns of Facebook Marketplace scams in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek RCMP are warning residents to be careful buying and selling on Facebook Marketplace after fraudulent sales reported.
Police want information on man parachuting off Kiskatinaw Bridge
Dawson Creek RCMP is looking for information about a person seen parachuting off the Kiskatinaw Bridge on April 23rd.
Wanted man turned himself in
The Dawson Creek RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 32-year-old Tyrone Patrick.
City staff to draft bylaw on use of narcotics in public
The Fort St. John City Council has directed staff to draft a bylaw that would prohibit the use of narcotics in public places within the city.
Local businesses speak to council on rise in crime
Multiple local business owners attended the latest council meeting to speak with city council about their experiences with property crime.
Deck repairs underway for Taylor Bridge
Dawson Road Maintenance crews have begun evening work for deck repairs on the Taylor Bridge.
$2.2 million surgery service expansion underway for northeast B.C.
Northern Health has announced its $2.2 million surgery expansion program for orthopedic and trauma surgeries in Fort St. John.
Deaths after major surgeries higher than national average in Northern Health region
Hospital deaths after major surgeries in the Northern Health region were higher than the national average in 2021-2022, according to a recent CIHI report.
PRRD to begin consultation for land acknowledgement
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) will begin consultations to develop a land acknowledgement statement for the district.
Taylor to increase tax rate by 4.5 per cent
The District of Taylor will pass a bylaw that will increase taxes by 4.5 per cent across all taxation classes for 2023.
BC Hydro seeks permission to leave structures in river after construction
BC Hydro is seeking an amendment to Site C’s EAC to leave structures at the bottom of the Peace River once construction finishes.
Dawson Creek man named volunteer of the year by Ducks Unlimited
Dawson Creek resident James Soutar has been named the provincial and national volunteer of the year by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC).
NPSS students presented with information on healthcare careers
Two healthcare professionals spoke to students at North Peace Secondary School on Wednesday about health career pathways in the community.
Registration opens for sixth annual Colour Me Run
The Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John has opened registration for the sixth annual Colour Me Run in June.
