$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John
The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.
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Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Pouce Coupe council calls on province to protect private property
On March 11th, Pouce Coupe became the first municipality in B.C. to formally demand the provincial government protect private property following the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling.
City identifies $4.1M operations funding gap for new $185M pool
The City of Fort St. John council is brainstorming how to solve a $4.1 million operational funding gap for its new $185 million aquatic facility planned to go to a referendum in October.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
MP says firearms ban targets ‘legal gun owners’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal
The Supreme Court will hear the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights' appeal of the government's ban of more than 2,500 firearms.
Letter to the editor: I say no beds for seniors, no fancy pool
David Blaney writes about the project to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool and the recent news that the long-term care facility in Fort St. John has been delayed by the provincial government.
Police mark ‘slight downward trend’ in Fort St. John crime
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment is reporting a "slight downward trend" in crime statistics and increased supports for the community of Tumbler Ridge in February 2026.
Video This Week in the Peace – PRRD Board Chair
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get an update from Peace River Regional District Board Chair Brad Sperling
$185M budget floated for Fort St. John replacement pool project
The City of Fort St. John has released concept sketches for the replacement pool, which is expected to cost approximately $185 million.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
100 Mile House seeks backing about increased support, training for nurses
The District of 100 Mile House asked the District of Taylor to back a resolution to support nurses and medical professionals that it is bringing to the North Central Local Government Association's annual convention.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Taylor to rework Unsightly Premises Bylaw in spring
The District of Taylor council is reworking its Unsightly Premises Bylaw and negotiating to replace the Taylor Rural Fire Protection agreement with the PRRD.
Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’
The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
Fort St. John council finalizes five-year budget bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has given its new 2026-2030 budget bylaw its first three readings, moving it to the final step of the approval process.
Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.
Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects
Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.
Pouce Coupe council calls on province to protect private property
On March 11th, Pouce Coupe became the first municipality in B.C. to formally demand the provincial government protect private property following the Cowichan Tribes v. Canada ruling.
City identifies $4.1M operations funding gap for new $185M pool
The City of Fort St. John council is brainstorming how to solve a $4.1 million operational funding gap for its new $185 million aquatic facility planned to go to a referendum in October.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
MP says firearms ban targets ‘legal gun owners’ as Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal
The Supreme Court will hear the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights' appeal of the government's ban of more than 2,500 firearms.
Letter to the editor: I say no beds for seniors, no fancy pool
David Blaney writes about the project to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool and the recent news that the long-term care facility in Fort St. John has been delayed by the provincial government.
Police mark ‘slight downward trend’ in Fort St. John crime
The Fort St. John RCMP detachment is reporting a "slight downward trend" in crime statistics and increased supports for the community of Tumbler Ridge in February 2026.
Video This Week in the Peace – PRRD Board Chair
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we get an update from Peace River Regional District Board Chair Brad Sperling
$185M budget floated for Fort St. John replacement pool project
The City of Fort St. John has released concept sketches for the replacement pool, which is expected to cost approximately $185 million.
PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district
The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.
100 Mile House seeks backing about increased support, training for nurses
The District of 100 Mile House asked the District of Taylor to back a resolution to support nurses and medical professionals that it is bringing to the North Central Local Government Association's annual convention.
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate visits Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
B.C. Conservative Party leadership hopeful Peter Milobar visited Fort St. John on March 15th on the campaign trail.
Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets
The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.
Taylor to rework Unsightly Premises Bylaw in spring
The District of Taylor council is reworking its Unsightly Premises Bylaw and negotiating to replace the Taylor Rural Fire Protection agreement with the PRRD.
Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’
The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
Fort St. John council finalizes five-year budget bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has given its new 2026-2030 budget bylaw its first three readings, moving it to the final step of the approval process.
