Fort St. John receives funding for homeless assistance project
The city received $294,500 from the NHCF to support the Fort St. John Housing Solutions Initiative, which aims to assist homeless individuals.
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Local leaders form new committee to tackle doctor recruitment and retention
The initiative follows a meeting hosted by the North Peace Division of Family Practice, which brought together community leaders to discuss healthcare solutions.
Local skaters headed to National Long Track speed skating championships
The chance to compete in the World Cup and Winter Olympics will be on the line for long track speed skaters at Calgary's Olympic Oval, including a foursome from Fort St. John's Speed Skating Club
Pacific Canbriam Energy builds Montney region’s longest ever well
Pacific Canbriam also says investments in larger, longer individual wells demonstrates a commitment to sustainability.
‘Everyone is being included’: Local caterer praises funding for black entrepreneurs
Originally from Nigeria, entrepreneur Oluchi Eguzozie founded A Taste of Africa catering service earlier this year, showcasing Nigerian cuisine to the Peace Region.
Compass Communities withdraws new Southridge rules after resident backlash
In a letter to residents, Compass announced Southridge would revert to the community rules that were in place before September 2025.
Peace River organizations receives part of $5 million from province
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living, Dawson Creek Society for Community Living, Blueberry River First Nations and the Peace River Regional District received funds for various community projects through the Northern Healthy Communities Fund
BC General Employees’ Union Strike adds BC Wildfire Service to picket lines
The BC General Employees' Union Strike began after Labour Day weekend, now involving various departments and industries within the province.
Indigenous family services organization seeks funds for youth conference
Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society has sent youth to the Gathering our Voices Conference since at least 2018.
‘Reigniting conversations’: Family services society Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona hosts open house and annual general meeting
The Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona family services society hosted an open house and annual general meeting on October 15th.
Waffle snacks recalled nationwide by Dollarama over mould concerns
The CFIA issued a recall for Biskwi brand Waffles with Chocolaty Filling last week "due to mould."
Fort St. John bull rider heading down under for PBR Australia finals
Jake Gardner, a native of Fort St. John currently living in Alberta, has earned $48,416 from PBR Canada events in 2025.
Northern Health cautions Fort St. John of long ER wait times
Northern Health is cautioning residents they may experience longer wait times at the Fort St. John Hospital due to a high volume of patients.
City closes stretch of 108th Street for repaving
The work is being carried out between the 99th Avenue and Highway 97 intersections. Drivers are being urged to find alternate routes until it's completed.
Charlie Lake Elementary kindergarten teacher named October’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month
Cara McCabe has been named October's Teacher of the Month for the charitable projects she organizes with her kindergarten class.
Northern Health seeking knitting volunteers for education program
The health authority is reviving its Period of Purple Crying Program, an education initiative for parents meant to reduce instances of shaken baby syndrome.
‘Worth it’: Eight-year-old shows signs of improvement after Lyme disease treatment
Bentley Klassen, a former student in Goodlow, has shown signs of improvement after receiving treatment for her Lyme disease in Mexico.
Local Rotary Club members raising money for World Polio Day
World Polio Day is an awareness initiative that’s meant to recognize worldwide efforts to eradicate the deadly disease.
Measles outbreak stalls with no new cases anywhere in province
The 209 measles cases confirmed in the northeast so far this year make up nearly 71 of all confirmed cases across the province.
The grey ghost: could Greyhound Service come back to Fort St. John?
Greyhound bus service first surfaced in Northeast B.C. with a route from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse starting in 1943.
Local leaders form new committee to tackle doctor recruitment and retention
The initiative follows a meeting hosted by the North Peace Division of Family Practice, which brought together community leaders to discuss healthcare solutions.
Local skaters headed to National Long Track speed skating championships
The chance to compete in the World Cup and Winter Olympics will be on the line for long track speed skaters at Calgary's Olympic Oval, including a foursome from Fort St. John's Speed Skating Club
Pacific Canbriam Energy builds Montney region’s longest ever well
Pacific Canbriam also says investments in larger, longer individual wells demonstrates a commitment to sustainability.
‘Everyone is being included’: Local caterer praises funding for black entrepreneurs
Originally from Nigeria, entrepreneur Oluchi Eguzozie founded A Taste of Africa catering service earlier this year, showcasing Nigerian cuisine to the Peace Region.
Compass Communities withdraws new Southridge rules after resident backlash
In a letter to residents, Compass announced Southridge would revert to the community rules that were in place before September 2025.
Peace River organizations receives part of $5 million from province
The Fort St. John Association for Community Living, Dawson Creek Society for Community Living, Blueberry River First Nations and the Peace River Regional District received funds for various community projects through the Northern Healthy Communities Fund
BC General Employees’ Union Strike adds BC Wildfire Service to picket lines
The BC General Employees' Union Strike began after Labour Day weekend, now involving various departments and industries within the province.
Indigenous family services organization seeks funds for youth conference
Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society has sent youth to the Gathering our Voices Conference since at least 2018.
‘Reigniting conversations’: Family services society Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona hosts open house and annual general meeting
The Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona family services society hosted an open house and annual general meeting on October 15th.
Waffle snacks recalled nationwide by Dollarama over mould concerns
The CFIA issued a recall for Biskwi brand Waffles with Chocolaty Filling last week "due to mould."
Fort St. John bull rider heading down under for PBR Australia finals
Jake Gardner, a native of Fort St. John currently living in Alberta, has earned $48,416 from PBR Canada events in 2025.
Northern Health cautions Fort St. John of long ER wait times
Northern Health is cautioning residents they may experience longer wait times at the Fort St. John Hospital due to a high volume of patients.
City closes stretch of 108th Street for repaving
The work is being carried out between the 99th Avenue and Highway 97 intersections. Drivers are being urged to find alternate routes until it's completed.
Charlie Lake Elementary kindergarten teacher named October’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month
Cara McCabe has been named October's Teacher of the Month for the charitable projects she organizes with her kindergarten class.
Northern Health seeking knitting volunteers for education program
The health authority is reviving its Period of Purple Crying Program, an education initiative for parents meant to reduce instances of shaken baby syndrome.
‘Worth it’: Eight-year-old shows signs of improvement after Lyme disease treatment
Bentley Klassen, a former student in Goodlow, has shown signs of improvement after receiving treatment for her Lyme disease in Mexico.
Local Rotary Club members raising money for World Polio Day
World Polio Day is an awareness initiative that’s meant to recognize worldwide efforts to eradicate the deadly disease.
Measles outbreak stalls with no new cases anywhere in province
The 209 measles cases confirmed in the northeast so far this year make up nearly 71 of all confirmed cases across the province.
The grey ghost: could Greyhound Service come back to Fort St. John?
Greyhound bus service first surfaced in Northeast B.C. with a route from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse starting in 1943.
