RCMP report crime increases for vehicle theft in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John RCMP have reported increases in vehicle theft valued at both under and over $5,000 throughout the month of August 2025.
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On-street snowfall parking bans to come into force in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John city council has approved its new Snow and Ice Control Policy, including parking bans during the winter on 100th Street and 100th Avenue overnight and in residential areas during the day.
Taylor works on five-year $11.92M capital plan
The District of Taylor has begun reviewing proposals for its new five-year capital plan for 2026-2030, which accounts for almost $12 million in projects.
Public hearing set for Dawson Creek zoning amendment
A public hearing about the zoning amendment proposed for 705 100a Avenue will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at 9 a.m. in Dawson Creek's council chambers at City Hall.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John youth mental health program filling ‘vital gap’ faces cancellation
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy urged Northern Health to retain its inpatient/outpatient contract with Saplings Mental Health Services during Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's question period on October 9th.
MLA fined by Elections BC for 2024 advertising violations
Elections BC received complaints over the course of the 2024 provincial election campaign about ads that didn’t include authorization statements.
MLA brings petition about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre on-call hours cut to Victoria
Larry Neufeld, the MLA for Peace River South, has taken a petition from Tumbler Ridge on access to emergency healthcare to the province's legislative assembly in Victoria.
Pembina to host open houses for Taylor to Gordondale project
The events will be “interactive, with no formal agenda or structured presentations,” so participants can ask about whatever parts of the project interest or concern them.
STARS talks activity in Peace River region in past 15 years
The air ambulance service STARS presented its annual overview report to the Peace River Regional District, including mission statistics since 2010.
How many tuned in?: PRRD reveals watch figures for livestreamed and recorded meetings
The Peace River Regional District has gathered information on livestream and meeting recordings posted online to Facebook.
Energy ministry talks agricultural land protection amid Bill 14 concerns
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions has sent a letter about the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act to the Peace River Regional District.
PRRD seeks UBCM funding for fire equipment for second time
The Peace River Regional District is resubmitting an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' Strategic Priorities Fund for new fire equipment in Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake.
Canadian Cancer Society assists hundreds at Kordyban Lodge in 2024
The Peace River Regional District met with the Canadian Cancer Society to discuss the usage of the Kordyban Lodge in Prince George.
PRRD approves $250K for Pouce Coupe fire hall expansion
The Peace River Regional District has approved $250,000 in diverted funds for an expansion of the Village of Pouce Coupe's fire hall.
PRRD approves 2027 work on Charlie Lake sewer as part of multi-million dollar upgrade project
The Peace River Regional District has approved more than $3.3 million in upgrades to the Charlie Lake sewer system, planned for 2027.
B.C.’s legislature resumes with four official parties and two independents
The provincial legislature resumes sitting today with four official parties, two independents, one of whom is Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy.
PRRD explores ‘seniors aging in place’ program expansion to all electoral areas
The Peace River Regional District is exploring the feasibility of expanding a 'seniors aging in place' program to the whole region after its success in Dawson Creek.
PRRD to host 15 open houses for new Regional Zoning Bylaw
The Peace River Regional District will be hosting 15 open houses in communities across the region in November to gather public feedback about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw.
Video Council Corner: Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention
In this episode, we're joined by Mayor Lilia Hansen to learn more about the Union of BC Municipalities and get a recap of the 2025 convention
PRRD investigates solid waste management in Peace River region
The Peace River Regional District has begun searching for a firm to investigate the needs of solid waste management in the region and the efficiency of the current system.
On-street snowfall parking bans to come into force in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John city council has approved its new Snow and Ice Control Policy, including parking bans during the winter on 100th Street and 100th Avenue overnight and in residential areas during the day.
Taylor works on five-year $11.92M capital plan
The District of Taylor has begun reviewing proposals for its new five-year capital plan for 2026-2030, which accounts for almost $12 million in projects.
Public hearing set for Dawson Creek zoning amendment
A public hearing about the zoning amendment proposed for 705 100a Avenue will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at 9 a.m. in Dawson Creek's council chambers at City Hall.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John youth mental health program filling ‘vital gap’ faces cancellation
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy urged Northern Health to retain its inpatient/outpatient contract with Saplings Mental Health Services during Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's question period on October 9th.
MLA fined by Elections BC for 2024 advertising violations
Elections BC received complaints over the course of the 2024 provincial election campaign about ads that didn’t include authorization statements.
MLA brings petition about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre on-call hours cut to Victoria
Larry Neufeld, the MLA for Peace River South, has taken a petition from Tumbler Ridge on access to emergency healthcare to the province's legislative assembly in Victoria.
Pembina to host open houses for Taylor to Gordondale project
The events will be “interactive, with no formal agenda or structured presentations,” so participants can ask about whatever parts of the project interest or concern them.
STARS talks activity in Peace River region in past 15 years
The air ambulance service STARS presented its annual overview report to the Peace River Regional District, including mission statistics since 2010.
How many tuned in?: PRRD reveals watch figures for livestreamed and recorded meetings
The Peace River Regional District has gathered information on livestream and meeting recordings posted online to Facebook.
Energy ministry talks agricultural land protection amid Bill 14 concerns
The Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions has sent a letter about the Renewable Energy Projects (Streamlined Permitting) Act to the Peace River Regional District.
PRRD seeks UBCM funding for fire equipment for second time
The Peace River Regional District is resubmitting an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities' Strategic Priorities Fund for new fire equipment in Charlie Lake and Moberly Lake.
Canadian Cancer Society assists hundreds at Kordyban Lodge in 2024
The Peace River Regional District met with the Canadian Cancer Society to discuss the usage of the Kordyban Lodge in Prince George.
PRRD approves $250K for Pouce Coupe fire hall expansion
The Peace River Regional District has approved $250,000 in diverted funds for an expansion of the Village of Pouce Coupe's fire hall.
PRRD approves 2027 work on Charlie Lake sewer as part of multi-million dollar upgrade project
The Peace River Regional District has approved more than $3.3 million in upgrades to the Charlie Lake sewer system, planned for 2027.
B.C.’s legislature resumes with four official parties and two independents
The provincial legislature resumes sitting today with four official parties, two independents, one of whom is Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy.
PRRD explores ‘seniors aging in place’ program expansion to all electoral areas
The Peace River Regional District is exploring the feasibility of expanding a 'seniors aging in place' program to the whole region after its success in Dawson Creek.
PRRD to host 15 open houses for new Regional Zoning Bylaw
The Peace River Regional District will be hosting 15 open houses in communities across the region in November to gather public feedback about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw.
Video Council Corner: Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention
In this episode, we're joined by Mayor Lilia Hansen to learn more about the Union of BC Municipalities and get a recap of the 2025 convention
PRRD investigates solid waste management in Peace River region
The Peace River Regional District has begun searching for a firm to investigate the needs of solid waste management in the region and the efficiency of the current system.
