NH to cancel some contracts related to Peace Villa expansion
Northern Health said some contracts related to the Peace Villa expansion will be cancelled as it works alongside the province to drive down costs.
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Taylor Public Library raised $3K at spring fundraiser
The Taylor Public Library's Spring Fling Event has raised $3K to support the library's various programs.
(UPDATE) FSJ teacher charged with possessing child sexual abuse material
A Fort St. John teacher has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and was arrested on March 23rd.
Northern Lights College hosted the Smile Cookie Eating Contest
The Northern Lights College in Fort St. John hosted a Smile Cookie Eating Challenge on April 29th to support the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.
Former FSJ dance teacher charged with alleged historical sexual offences
After a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued, Nigel Brock Jellison was arrested and charged with multiple counts of alleged sexual offences.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital completion date moved up
With construction ahead of schedule, the 'substantial' completion date for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been moved from November 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2026.
BC Supreme Court warns trials may be impacted by staff and space constraints
Criminal trial in some court locations including Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, may not proceed as scheduled.
OpenAI Global and founder Sam Altman face a lawsuit related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting
Open AI and its founder, Sam Altman are facing several lawsuits with regards to the mass shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting on February 10th.
The Fort St. John Public Library adds new braille books to collection
The Fort St. John Public Library has purchased new braille books with a $1k donation from the Northwest Spirit Rotary Club.
Hudson’s Hope ER closures this week ‘directly or indirectly’ linked to water system challenges
The ER in Hudson's Hope is facing another closure this week, which can be due to the district's water challenges.
FSJ Women’s Resource Society raffling a UTV to raise funds
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society is fundraising raffle tickets for the community to win a UTV until midnight on June 18th.
Tumbler Ridge and Northern Health to work on new alternative overnight ER service
A joint statement from the District of Tumbler Ridge and Northern Health on April 29th said it will working towards a new alternative overnight emergency service.
District of Taylor and TIMAG to host Emergency Preparedness Week
The District of Taylor and TIMAG will be hosting an open house and BBQ for Emergency Preparedness Week in Taylor on May 6th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
City of Fort St. John marks Day of Mourning for B.C. workers
The British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Area 10 Cross Component Committee and the City of Fort St. John organized the Day of Mourning on April 28th.
Maintenance on Taylor Bridge to cause delays
Maintenance work on Taylor Bridge will cause delays for commuters on Friday, May 2nd, from 7 p.m. to 3.30 a.m.
(UPDATE) Court Report: April 20th to April 24th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between April 20th and April 24th, 2026.
‘Staffing shortages’ closes Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ER
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's ER closes again after being open for a day, coming out of a two-week-long closure.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John veterinarian granted day parole
The Parole Board of Canada has granted day parole for a Fort St. John veterinarian but denied him full parole.
Tumbler Ridge’s Southgate Street to reopen
Southgate Street between Front Street and Monkman Way in Tumbler Ridge will reopen today, April 27th, after being closed for more than two months.
‘I do my job because I love it’: says April’s Teacher of the Month
Bert Bowes Middle School's head of the junior alternate program - Navenda Wright - has been named April's Teacher of the Month.
