Tentative agreement reached for community health workers in Peace Region and across B.C.
Community health workers in the Peace region are among 26,000 across B.C. covered by a new deal reached between the province and CBA.
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Northern Health adjusts Tumbler Ridge shuttle to once-daily
Beginning on February 24th, the shuttle will depart from Tumbler Ridge at 7 a.m. and will return to Tumbler Ridge at 7:45 p.m.
‘Tumbler Ridge is not alone’: Peace River South MLA leads historic throne speech response
Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld was selected by the NDP government to be the first member to respond to the speech from the throne on February 17th.
Fort St. John theatre group to host auditions for double-feature show
Stage North Theatre Society is holding drop-in auditions for productions of War of the Worlds and Sleepwalker on February 21st, 22nd and 28th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PRRD launches grant program for rural businesses
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) have launched a new Business Facade Improvement Plan to support businesses.
Province launches online condolence book for Tumbler Ridge victims
The online condolence book for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on February 10th is available to sign at the government of B.C.'s website until the end of the day on Friday, February 20th.
Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor cleared to return home following surgery
Paige Hoekstra, who survived the February 10th mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, has been cleared to return home.
Radiothon in support of Women’s Resource Society coming to Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society Radiothon will be held by Moose FM at Festival Plaza on Friday, March 6th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., in support of Skye's Place, a program operated by the FSJWRS.
PRRD and Dawson Creek welcome new rural fire truck
The PRRD and City of Dawson Creek say the new fire truck is designed specifically for rural conditions.
Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.
Scotiabank and TD donate $400,000 in response to Tumbler Ridge shooting
Scotiabank and TD will donate a combined $400,000 to support families and community organizations following the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
Dawson Creek restaurant to donate full day’s proceeds to Tumbler Ridge families
Browns Socialhouse in Dawson Creek said all proceeds from February 23rd, including staff wages and tips, will be donated to families in Tumbler Ridge affected by the school shooting on February 10th.
NEBCCF launches Tumbler Ridge Community Resilience Fund
The Northeast BC Community Foundation (NEBCCF) says the fund is designed to support long-term recovery in the community, following February 10th's mass shooting.
Pride society calls for increased mental health supports after Tumbler Ridge school shooting
The North Peace Pride Society's call to the provincial government follows the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.
Families of child victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting launch fundraisers
Two GoFundMe campaigns have been launched to support the families of 12-year-olds affected by the shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.
CIBC donates $100,000 in response to deadly Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
CIBC said the funds will go to the CIBC Foundation's B.C. Emergency Relief Fund and support local efforts to help those directly impacted by the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
School districts provide support services following Tumbler Ridge shooting
School District 59 has created a gathering space at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre, with mental health professionals on site, starting February 11th, alongside support offered by both districts 59 and 60.
Delays on highway south of Chetwynd after rocks cleared off roadway
Highway 29 was previously closed between Bullmoose Road and Lone Prairie Road, 23 kilometres south of Chetwynd.
Planned BC Hydro outage to affect nearly 1,000 customers
BC Hydro's planned outage is expected to impact 992 customers in Pouce Coupe and parts of surrounding communities, including Fort St. John.
UNBC to offer new nursing pathway for licensed practical nurses
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) program is designed for practicing licensed practical nurses, and is intended to provide them with a faster route to becoming registered nurses.
Northern Health adjusts Tumbler Ridge shuttle to once-daily
Beginning on February 24th, the shuttle will depart from Tumbler Ridge at 7 a.m. and will return to Tumbler Ridge at 7:45 p.m.
‘Tumbler Ridge is not alone’: Peace River South MLA leads historic throne speech response
Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld was selected by the NDP government to be the first member to respond to the speech from the throne on February 17th.
Fort St. John theatre group to host auditions for double-feature show
Stage North Theatre Society is holding drop-in auditions for productions of War of the Worlds and Sleepwalker on February 21st, 22nd and 28th, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
PRRD launches grant program for rural businesses
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) have launched a new Business Facade Improvement Plan to support businesses.
Province launches online condolence book for Tumbler Ridge victims
The online condolence book for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting on February 10th is available to sign at the government of B.C.'s website until the end of the day on Friday, February 20th.
Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor cleared to return home following surgery
Paige Hoekstra, who survived the February 10th mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, has been cleared to return home.
Radiothon in support of Women’s Resource Society coming to Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society Radiothon will be held by Moose FM at Festival Plaza on Friday, March 6th from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., in support of Skye's Place, a program operated by the FSJWRS.
PRRD and Dawson Creek welcome new rural fire truck
The PRRD and City of Dawson Creek say the new fire truck is designed specifically for rural conditions.
Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.
Scotiabank and TD donate $400,000 in response to Tumbler Ridge shooting
Scotiabank and TD will donate a combined $400,000 to support families and community organizations following the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
Dawson Creek restaurant to donate full day’s proceeds to Tumbler Ridge families
Browns Socialhouse in Dawson Creek said all proceeds from February 23rd, including staff wages and tips, will be donated to families in Tumbler Ridge affected by the school shooting on February 10th.
NEBCCF launches Tumbler Ridge Community Resilience Fund
The Northeast BC Community Foundation (NEBCCF) says the fund is designed to support long-term recovery in the community, following February 10th's mass shooting.
Pride society calls for increased mental health supports after Tumbler Ridge school shooting
The North Peace Pride Society's call to the provincial government follows the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.
Families of child victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting launch fundraisers
Two GoFundMe campaigns have been launched to support the families of 12-year-olds affected by the shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th.
CIBC donates $100,000 in response to deadly Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
CIBC said the funds will go to the CIBC Foundation's B.C. Emergency Relief Fund and support local efforts to help those directly impacted by the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
School districts provide support services following Tumbler Ridge shooting
School District 59 has created a gathering space at the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre, with mental health professionals on site, starting February 11th, alongside support offered by both districts 59 and 60.
Delays on highway south of Chetwynd after rocks cleared off roadway
Highway 29 was previously closed between Bullmoose Road and Lone Prairie Road, 23 kilometres south of Chetwynd.
Planned BC Hydro outage to affect nearly 1,000 customers
BC Hydro's planned outage is expected to impact 992 customers in Pouce Coupe and parts of surrounding communities, including Fort St. John.
UNBC to offer new nursing pathway for licensed practical nurses
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) program is designed for practicing licensed practical nurses, and is intended to provide them with a faster route to becoming registered nurses.
