Video VIDEO: Increased fire risk in Peace region
Temperatures higher than the seasonal average combined with dry conditions are increasing the risk of fires throughout the Peace region.
Temperatures higher than the seasonal average combined with dry conditions are increasing the risk of fires throughout the Peace region.
The newly constructed supportive housing project in downtown Fort St. John has welcomed its first five tenants.
For years, Peace Region residents have been raising the question of when upgrades or a replacement will take place on the failing Taylor Bridge.
BC Hydro is seeking an amendment to Site C’s Environmental Assessment Certification (EAC) to leave 45 structures at the bottom of the Peace River once construction is completed.
Dawson Road Maintenance began the annual washing of the Taylor Bridge last week. The maintenance has resulted in single-lane traffic crossing the bridge, causing lengthy delays on either side.
Now that the Halfway River bridge has opened, all segments of BC Hydro’s Highway 29 realignment project are now open to traffic.
The Northern BC Regional Science Fair kicked off at North Peace Secondary School this week.
BC Hydro’s Halfway River bridge opened to traffic earlier this week, along with three kilometres of new highway.Â
Brenda Baumeister and her 11-year-old granddaughter, Payton Webster, raised over $6,300 for Peace Villa by shaving and cutting their hair on Friday.
Kathleen Connolly, CEO of the Fort St John Chamber of Commerce, says the recent influx of entrepreneurs opening businesses locally speaks volumes about the strength of the city’s economy.
The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program held evaluations for potential puppies this week at the Northern Grand Hotel.
Members of Fort St. John’s Sikh community gathered on Saturday for a peaceful protest against human rights violations currently taking place in India.
The Fort St. John Warming Centre held its final day of operations on Friday.
The Northeast B.C. under-15 Trackers earned bronze at the BC Hockey Championships this week.
Even though Spring has officially arrived, drivers are reminded that winter tires and chains are required in northern B.C. until April 30th.
Spring seems to be around the corner in the Peace region, but according to Environment Canada, winter is still here at least for another week or two.
As of April 1st, B.C. will become the first province in Canada to provide free prescription contraception to all its residents.
The Salvation Army food truck initiative’s annual Pass the Torch event took place today.
The local Guru Nanak Sikh Temple is inviting Fort St. John community members of all religious and cultural backgrounds to join the Hola Mohalla celebration.