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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.Â
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.
B.C. Conservatives leader candidate talks energy and healthcare in Fort St. John visit
Iain Black is a former MLA and CEO running for the Conservative Party of B.C. leadership position, who visited Fort St. John in March 2026.
Peace River North MLA speaks after voting against Human Rights Code motion
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy voted against a motion in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. to “affirm unequivocal support” for the Human Rights Code on March 12th, saying it was "wasting time."
Fort St. John council finalizes ‘inform, not replace’ AI policy
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its AI policy, which it says will see AI informing - not replacing - human decision-making.
Price will not be only consideration selecting contractors to build, design new pool, city says
The City of Fort St. John intends to use an “integrated project delivery procurement model” to select bids for the new pool, which is a move away from choosing the cheapest contractor that met the project’s standards.
Fort St. John council to move forward with referendum on new pool borrowing
The City of Fort St. John council has begun the legislative approval process involved with borrowing for a new facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Mayor says long-term care home delay has ‘immediate, tangible consequences’ in open letter
Mayor Lilia Hansen has penned a letter to the province on behalf of the council and the residents of Fort St. John addressing concerns about the postponement of the city's new long-term care home.
Charter for Fort St. John’s new pool project unanimously approved
The charter for a new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool was unanimously approved on March 9th.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
FSJ council prioritizes housing, road safety, environment in final NCLGA resolution submissions
The City of Fort St. John council has approved three resolutions for the North Central Local Government's 2026 annual convention.
Former Save-On-Foods boss turned B.C. Conservative leadership candidate speaks priorities during Fort St. John visit
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Darrell Jones spoke about the cost of living, housing, bail reform and more when he visited Fort St. John on March 9th.
Fort St. John cannabis store supports one-kilometre restriction on cannabis businesses
Hive Cannabis in Fort St. John is raising its support for a one-kilometre zone restriction on cannabis stores being proposed by the province.
PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.
‘Not a vote on substance or intent’: Local MLAs talk voting to progress Human Rights Code Repeal Act
The MLAs of the Peace region - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld - voted to progress a Human Rights Code Repeal Act at the first reading to give it a chance to be discussed.
Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.
Fort St. John council readjusts proposed budget with 1.85 per cent tax increase
The City of Fort St. John council is considering a 1.85 per cent tax increase to its municipal taxes as part of its $130.7 million operating and $54.62 million capital budgets in 2026.
Fort St. John council pens open letter requesting return of seniors housing funding
Fort St. John council has voted to pen a letter demanding the return of funding for a senior housing project in the city.
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.Â
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.
B.C. Conservatives leader candidate talks energy and healthcare in Fort St. John visit
Iain Black is a former MLA and CEO running for the Conservative Party of B.C. leadership position, who visited Fort St. John in March 2026.
Peace River North MLA speaks after voting against Human Rights Code motion
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy voted against a motion in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. to “affirm unequivocal support” for the Human Rights Code on March 12th, saying it was "wasting time."
Fort St. John council finalizes ‘inform, not replace’ AI policy
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its AI policy, which it says will see AI informing - not replacing - human decision-making.
Price will not be only consideration selecting contractors to build, design new pool, city says
The City of Fort St. John intends to use an “integrated project delivery procurement model” to select bids for the new pool, which is a move away from choosing the cheapest contractor that met the project’s standards.
Fort St. John council to move forward with referendum on new pool borrowing
The City of Fort St. John council has begun the legislative approval process involved with borrowing for a new facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Mayor says long-term care home delay has ‘immediate, tangible consequences’ in open letter
Mayor Lilia Hansen has penned a letter to the province on behalf of the council and the residents of Fort St. John addressing concerns about the postponement of the city's new long-term care home.
Charter for Fort St. John’s new pool project unanimously approved
The charter for a new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool was unanimously approved on March 9th.
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.
FSJ council prioritizes housing, road safety, environment in final NCLGA resolution submissions
The City of Fort St. John council has approved three resolutions for the North Central Local Government's 2026 annual convention.
Former Save-On-Foods boss turned B.C. Conservative leadership candidate speaks priorities during Fort St. John visit
B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Darrell Jones spoke about the cost of living, housing, bail reform and more when he visited Fort St. John on March 9th.
Fort St. John cannabis store supports one-kilometre restriction on cannabis businesses
Hive Cannabis in Fort St. John is raising its support for a one-kilometre zone restriction on cannabis stores being proposed by the province.
PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.
‘Not a vote on substance or intent’: Local MLAs talk voting to progress Human Rights Code Repeal Act
The MLAs of the Peace region - Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy and Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld - voted to progress a Human Rights Code Repeal Act at the first reading to give it a chance to be discussed.
Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD
Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.
Fort St. John council readjusts proposed budget with 1.85 per cent tax increase
The City of Fort St. John council is considering a 1.85 per cent tax increase to its municipal taxes as part of its $130.7 million operating and $54.62 million capital budgets in 2026.
Fort St. John council pens open letter requesting return of seniors housing funding
Fort St. John council has voted to pen a letter demanding the return of funding for a senior housing project in the city.
