Seniors treated by Northern Health faced long surgical wait times, report finds
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Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John
Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project
The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.
Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire
Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
(Opinion) ‘Replace the Taylor Bridge, B.C. can’t afford to wait’
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of ICBA, is urging the B.C. provincial government to replace the Taylor Bridge. ICBA represents more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
‘Old bridge held by field welds’:Â Five-year inspection reports reveal necessity of new Taylor Bridge, says ICBA
The CEO and president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Chris Gardner, says the B.C. government owes the "Peace region a replacement, a timeline and a commitment" for the Taylor Bridge.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended again
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre closure has been extended and it is now supposed to reopen on April 1st at 8.30 a.m.
Record cold temperatures reported across several B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — The recent stretch of sunny and clear weather in British Columbia has also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to several communities, breaking several records. Environment Canada says eight B.C....
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a youth who lives in Sooke, B.C., has been charged after allegedly making threats about a school shooting in online chats with a...
Thieves reportedly steal cash, ATM machine at Charlie Lake golf club
The break-in allegedly happened on Saturday, March 14th at Charlie Lake's Lake Point Golf and Country Club.
‘Really concerned’: Northeast B.C. farmers talk snowmelt, drought, gas prices and fertilizer shortages
Farmers in northeast B.C. are considering rising gas prices and continued drought conditions as spring nears in 2026.
Fort St. John Co-op seeks nominations for roles on board of directors
The Fort St. John Co-op is looking for nominations to fill board director positions, with the deadline for nominations on April 12th.
Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’
North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.
(UPDATE) Fire destroys building at Fort St. John trucking business
A fire at Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking saw firefighters combating the inferno for five and a half hours.
Last meeting for Golata Creek community to voice opinions on new space
Golata Creek residents will have an opportunity to discuss a series of proposals for the site of the former Golata Creek Community Hall.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closes for 11th working day since late February
'Staffing shortages' have closed the Hudson's Hope Health Centre on March 30th for the 11th working day since February 24th.
Winter Fest’s record-breaking 2026 Slide Hill to be taken down
The MNP 360 Slide Hill, constructed for Fort St. John's Winter Fest 2026, will be taken down starting today, March 30th.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Canada geese on ice
Regular contributor Ken Boon writes on the new Site C dam and how it has impacted the gaggle of geese who move onto his property each year.
Warning of up to 10 cm of snowfall in Tumbler Ridge, says Environment Canada
Environment Canada says as much as 10 centimetres of snow could fall in Tumbler Ridge overnight from March 29th to 30th.
Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John
Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project
The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.
Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire
Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
(Opinion) ‘Replace the Taylor Bridge, B.C. can’t afford to wait’
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of ICBA, is urging the B.C. provincial government to replace the Taylor Bridge. ICBA represents more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
‘Old bridge held by field welds’:Â Five-year inspection reports reveal necessity of new Taylor Bridge, says ICBA
The CEO and president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Chris Gardner, says the B.C. government owes the "Peace region a replacement, a timeline and a commitment" for the Taylor Bridge.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended again
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre closure has been extended and it is now supposed to reopen on April 1st at 8.30 a.m.
Record cold temperatures reported across several B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — The recent stretch of sunny and clear weather in British Columbia has also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to several communities, breaking several records. Environment Canada says eight B.C....
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a youth who lives in Sooke, B.C., has been charged after allegedly making threats about a school shooting in online chats with a...
Thieves reportedly steal cash, ATM machine at Charlie Lake golf club
The break-in allegedly happened on Saturday, March 14th at Charlie Lake's Lake Point Golf and Country Club.
‘Really concerned’: Northeast B.C. farmers talk snowmelt, drought, gas prices and fertilizer shortages
Farmers in northeast B.C. are considering rising gas prices and continued drought conditions as spring nears in 2026.
Fort St. John Co-op seeks nominations for roles on board of directors
The Fort St. John Co-op is looking for nominations to fill board director positions, with the deadline for nominations on April 12th.
Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’
North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.
(UPDATE) Fire destroys building at Fort St. John trucking business
A fire at Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking saw firefighters combating the inferno for five and a half hours.
Last meeting for Golata Creek community to voice opinions on new space
Golata Creek residents will have an opportunity to discuss a series of proposals for the site of the former Golata Creek Community Hall.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closes for 11th working day since late February
'Staffing shortages' have closed the Hudson's Hope Health Centre on March 30th for the 11th working day since February 24th.
Winter Fest’s record-breaking 2026 Slide Hill to be taken down
The MNP 360 Slide Hill, constructed for Fort St. John's Winter Fest 2026, will be taken down starting today, March 30th.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Canada geese on ice
Regular contributor Ken Boon writes on the new Site C dam and how it has impacted the gaggle of geese who move onto his property each year.
Warning of up to 10 cm of snowfall in Tumbler Ridge, says Environment Canada
Environment Canada says as much as 10 centimetres of snow could fall in Tumbler Ridge overnight from March 29th to 30th.
