FSJ to work with neighbouring governments to expand emergency aid agreement
The City of Fort St. John is working with its neighbours to work on a new mutual aid agreement to provide support when a major emergency event occurs.
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Communities in the Peace Region are asking residents to pay property taxes to avoid penalties
The City of Fort St. John is reminding people to pay the taxes by the July 2nd deadline to avoid penalties.
Village of Pouce Coupe gets opinions from PRRD members about moving to Alberta time
The mayor of Pouce Coupe is looking to gather options and reaction about the region moving to the Alberta time zone.
City of Fort St. John working towards providing new affordable housing through amending bylaws
The city is working towards providing more more affordable housing options by amending its zoning and Official Community Plan bylaw.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Hudson’s Hope ER for a week
The ER in Hudson's Hope will be closed for a week until July 6th at 8:30 a.m., due to staffing challenges.
Fort St. John will be providing fire protection services to the John Horgan Dam and Generating Station
The city council gave its approval to endorse a Fire Protection Agreement between the City of Fort St. John and BC Hydro for fire protection and emergency response.
City reports net operating surplus of $73K in annual report presentation
The City of Fort St. John released its financial statement for 2025 in its annual report, detailing the city's net operating surplus, revenue and expenses.
Fort St. John 2025 annual report details city’s effort to build and manage assets
The City of Fort St. John's annual report provides details of the city's effort to build and manage assets to support the city's current and future needs.
District of Tumbler Ridge pauses plans to move temporary memorial
The District of Tumbler Ridge will be pausing its plans to move the temporary memorial at the Roman Walkway.
City of Fort St. John’s annual report highlights the city’s economic development for 2025
The City of Fort St. John's annual report highlight the city's economic development in 2025, including issuing building permits worth $38.8 million.
City of Fort St. John begins plans for Winter Fest 2027
Fort St. John city staff presented a recap of Winter Fest 2026 and will begin planning for Winter 2027.
NCLGA board’s focus shifts to advocacy and implementation
The North Central Local Government Association's new president, Kyle MacDonald, said the board's focus is now on advocacy and implementation.
Fort St. John RCMP report an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft
The Fort St. John RCMP's May 2026 Policing Reports showed an increase in theft from vehicles and a decrease in vehicle theft.
Fort St. John Council Approves $1.2M More for New Pool Cost Validation, Introduces $90M Loan Bylaw
Fort St. John City Council approved an additional $1.2 million to validate construction costs for the new Aquatics Facility and introduced a loan bylaw allowing the city to borrow up to $90 million for the $185M pool project, with a referendum set for this fall.
Province to establish new enforcement agency for natural-resource sector
The province said it will be establishing a new compliance and enforcement agency, which will come into effect starting Wednesday, July 1st, 2026.
Taylor Fire Rescue responds to 94 calls for services this year
The Taylor Fire Rescue reported it has responded to 94 calls for service, so far on 2026.
Taylor’s council discussed the online booking system partner contract for District Ice Centre
The District of Taylor is looking to upgrade the system it uses for booking at the District Ice Centre.
Taylor council ponder UBCM meetings and topics
The District of Taylor has begun considering minister meetings and topics for the upcoming 2026 Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention.
Taylor’s council reviews amendments to Unsightly Premises and Maintenance Bylaw
The District of Taylor's council reviewed staff amendments to the proposed Unsightly Premises and Maintenance Bylaw No. 909, 2026
Taylor council discussed remuneration for election officers
The District of Taylor council discussed the remuneration for election officers for the upcoming 2026 general local elections.
