Court Report: March 9th to 13th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 9th and 13th, 2026.
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Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Fort St. John families spend hundreds of nights at ‘house of hope’ while children access healthcare in 2025
New data shows 11 families from Fort St. John spent a combined 447 nights at Ronald McDonald Charity House in Vancouver in 2025 while accessing services at the BC Children's Hospital.
Fort St. John rotary clubs announce dates for Ribfest 2026
The third annual edition of Fort St. John's Ribfest, hosted by both the Rotary Club of Fort St. John and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John, will take place from July 10th to 12th, 2026 in Centennial Park.
B.C. drug centre reveals numbers poisoned, including thousands of children, in new dashboard
The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre is warning of an enhanced risk of unintentional poisoning in children by releasing a new dashboard during National Poison Prevention Week 2026.
Drivers warned of maintenance scheduled for Taylor Bridge
Maintenance is set to take place on the Taylor Bridge starting on the evening of March 20th and lasting into the early morning hours of March 21st.
Registration open for vendors at Cultural Gathering of Nations
Food vendors or marketplace merchants interested in participating can register through a QR code on the Cultural Gathering of Nations Facebook page.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Why rhetorical questions?
Regular contributor Ken Boon lets his mind wander to some rhetorical questions in this latest column.
Taylor to rework Unsightly Premises Bylaw in spring
The District of Taylor council is reworking its Unsightly Premises Bylaw and negotiating to replace the Taylor Rural Fire Protection agreement with the PRRD.
Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’
The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.
Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair to return for 2026
The Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair is open for community members on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
Man dies in fatal crash on Highway 97
One man died following a collision involving a logging truck on Highway 97 on March 16th, according to B.C. Highway Patrol.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Man fined nearly $5K and handed year B.C. hunting ban after shooting elk near Fort St. John road
David Douglas Cake was sentenced on March 2nd after shooting a cow elk near Upper Cache Road in 2024.
Students protest outside North Peace Secondary School over handling of allegations
Teenagers from North Peace Secondary School walked out of class on March 12th in protest over School District 60's handling of allegations.
Fort St. John theatre society seeks production pitches for 2026/27 season
The Stage North Theatre Society is looking for pitches from production enthusiasts for the 2026/27 season.
‘All handmade’ artisan market to return to Fort St. John, while fending off scammers
The Northern Artisan Makers is set to host the spring edition of its market at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on May 8th and 9th.
Planned power outages to affect more than 450 customers across northeast B.C.
Planned power outages are scheduled to affect more than 450 BC Hydro customers across Taylor, Pouce Coupe, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson in March 2026.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Fort St. John families spend hundreds of nights at ‘house of hope’ while children access healthcare in 2025
New data shows 11 families from Fort St. John spent a combined 447 nights at Ronald McDonald Charity House in Vancouver in 2025 while accessing services at the BC Children's Hospital.
Fort St. John rotary clubs announce dates for Ribfest 2026
The third annual edition of Fort St. John's Ribfest, hosted by both the Rotary Club of Fort St. John and the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John, will take place from July 10th to 12th, 2026 in Centennial Park.
B.C. drug centre reveals numbers poisoned, including thousands of children, in new dashboard
The BC Drug and Poison Information Centre is warning of an enhanced risk of unintentional poisoning in children by releasing a new dashboard during National Poison Prevention Week 2026.
Drivers warned of maintenance scheduled for Taylor Bridge
Maintenance is set to take place on the Taylor Bridge starting on the evening of March 20th and lasting into the early morning hours of March 21st.
Registration open for vendors at Cultural Gathering of Nations
Food vendors or marketplace merchants interested in participating can register through a QR code on the Cultural Gathering of Nations Facebook page.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Why rhetorical questions?
Regular contributor Ken Boon lets his mind wander to some rhetorical questions in this latest column.
Taylor to rework Unsightly Premises Bylaw in spring
The District of Taylor council is reworking its Unsightly Premises Bylaw and negotiating to replace the Taylor Rural Fire Protection agreement with the PRRD.
Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’
The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.
Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair to return for 2026
The Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair is open for community members on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
Man dies in fatal crash on Highway 97
One man died following a collision involving a logging truck on Highway 97 on March 16th, according to B.C. Highway Patrol.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Man fined nearly $5K and handed year B.C. hunting ban after shooting elk near Fort St. John road
David Douglas Cake was sentenced on March 2nd after shooting a cow elk near Upper Cache Road in 2024.
Students protest outside North Peace Secondary School over handling of allegations
Teenagers from North Peace Secondary School walked out of class on March 12th in protest over School District 60's handling of allegations.
Fort St. John theatre society seeks production pitches for 2026/27 season
The Stage North Theatre Society is looking for pitches from production enthusiasts for the 2026/27 season.
‘All handmade’ artisan market to return to Fort St. John, while fending off scammers
The Northern Artisan Makers is set to host the spring edition of its market at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on May 8th and 9th.
