BC Emergency Health Services improves paramedic staffing models in Tumbler Ridge, Hudson’s Hope
Ambulance response times should be faster from now on in two Peace region communities thanks to an expansion from BC Emergency Health Services.
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Fort St. John, Dawson Creek housing construction declined in 2023
After reaching the lowest point in two decades in 2022, the number of new housing units built in northeast B.C. continued to decline in 2023, according to the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia.
Peace region farmers face drought-related challenges, economic pressures
The president of the BC Grain Producer’s Association says he has mixed feelings going into this year’s harvest season.
Water restrictions remain in Dawson Creek as reservoir refilling continues
Dawson Creek Mayor Darcy Dober says the city is in the process of refilling its reserves after several weeks of being unable to pump in water from the Kiskatinaw River.
North Peace Cattleman’s Association prepares to launch Emergency Livestock Response Project
A group of local farmers are launching a new initiative soon to help protect livestock during emergencies such as fires and floods.
Fort St. John receives $75K for Safe Community Situation Table to help address public safety concerns
The City of Fort St. John is getting provincial funding for a new effort to tackle and reduce public safety issues like mental health, addictions, and poverty.
Chetwynd animal rescue pleads for assistance
Chetwynd’s feral and stray cat population is causing a crisis, says Paige Wards, president of the On Our Way Home Animal Rescue.
Court Report: April 2nd to April 6th
Below are the latest sentences handed out from the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, and Chetwynd Provincial Courts from April 2nd to April 6th.
UPDATE: BC Wildfire Service controls Cecil Lake blaze, two more fires held
Three new wildfires were sparked in northeast B.C. over the weekend, and all three are suspected to have been caused by human activity.
Fort St. John real estate sales decline in 2024 first quarter
Fort St. John reported 108 property sales in the first quarter of 2024, with a combined value of $40.6 million.
Gunpoint robbery in Fort St. John leads to stolen Ford Fusion
Police are looking for a stolen vehicle after a man was robbed at gunpoint in the Duncan Cran area on the weekend.
Northern Health clarifies policies after leaked memo— Peace River North MLA, BCNU President respond
Northern Health has responded to concerns surrounding the 2023 memo that was leaked on social media earlier this week, while the Peace River North MLA called the situation "unbelievable and unfathomable.”
Understanding tax implications of North Peace Leisure Facility
Building a new North Peace Leisure Facility will increase property tax bills, but Fort St. John council member Trevor Bolin says it won’t be as extreme as resident posting on social media make it seem.
One overdose death reported in northeast BC in February
One person died of a drug overdose in northeast BC in February, according to the latest BC Coroners Service report.
BC Hydro reports employment uptick at Site C
Site C employment numbers have risen slightly as BC Hydro prepares to complete the project in 2025.
Unemployment rate continues to rise in Northeast B.C.
The unemployment rate rose from 5.7 to 6.9 per cent in northeast B.C. in March, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
Meteorologist predicts warm spring for Fort St. John
Spring is expected to be warmer than average in Fort St. John this year, according to Environment Canada.
Chetwynd brush fires prompt fire safety reminder by volunteer fire department
After two campfires spread and turned into brush fires on the weekend, the Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department is urging residents to follow wildfire regulations.
UPDATE: Nurses told to permit drug use in Quesnel hospital in leaked Northern Health memo
Nurses have been told to allow patients to use drugs like fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin in their hospital rooms, according to a recently leaked Northern Health memo.
Dawson Creek RCMP warns residents as scam reports pile up
Police say scams and fraud are on the rise in Dawson Creek.
