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.
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Ninja course, rock wall top wish list for new Fort St. John pool
Survey results show the public's most-wanted features for Fort St. John's new pool are a ninja cross obstacle course, an indoor rock climbing wall and a second waterslide.
Premier commits to future investigation of Tumbler Ridge shooting
B.C. Premier David Eby has committed to Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld to conduct an investigation into the February 10th mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
City council reconsiders 2026 NCLGA resolutions
The City of Fort St. John council has decided to overhaul its list of resolutions for the 2026 North Central Local Government Association in May.
Peace River North MLA criticizes healthcare gaps in 2026 budget
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy argued the 2026 budget overlooks northeast residents, specifically pointing to healthcare and mental health services.
Peace River South MLA calls for Public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge tragedy
The MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, is calling the B.C. Government to launch a public inquiry in the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.
Nurse-to-patient ratios and overcrowding patient rooms in FSJ Hospital
Jordan Kealy, Peace River North MLA, is raising concerns about the nurse-to-patient ratio and overcrowding of patient rooms in the Fort St. John Hospital.
FSJ city council to attend inaugural BC Agriculture Forum
The city council voted 4-2 to attend the forum, with takes place in Penticton on June 24th and 25th,
Doig River First Nation presents land-use plan to Fort St. John Council
Doig River First Nation's joint land-use with the province is being shopped around councils throughout the winter to seek public input.
Seniors and rural health networks react to B.C. Budget 2026
The BCRHN and a seniors' community organization have expressed frustration with the B.C. budget 2026, which has delayed several long-term care projects.
Video This Week in the Peace – MP Bob Zimmer
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer stops by to talk about his recent work
‘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.
NRRM approves terms of reference and $65K budget for new healthcare committee
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has approved the budget and founding documents for its select committee on healthcare in the community.
Fort St. John to host public meeting for new five-year budget
The City of Fort St. John is hosting a public meeting for residents on February 23rd to comment on the proposed five-year capital plan, 2026 operating and 2026 capital budgets.
MLA’s financial agent fined after election campaign donation from business
Elections BC fined Kim Nadeau, the financial agent for MLA Jordan Kealy during the 2024 provincial election, $150 for "accepting a prohibited contribution." Kealy said it was an “innocent mistake” which was “rectified very quickly.”
Ministry cites ‘significant, unsustainable cost’ of $1.8m a bed to justify long-term care homes delay
B.C.'s Ministry of Finance says high costs have caused delays in the construction of long-term care homes in B.C., including in Fort St. John.
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.
Here’s what people are saying about B.C.’s 2026 budget
Here's what people are saying about the 2026 B.C. budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit, public sector cuts and delays in care-home construction, including in Fort St. John.
Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays
British Columbia's finance minister begins selling a budget that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts and construction delays, including for the long-term care home which was scheduled for near the Fort St. John Hospital.
Construction of Fort St. John long-term care home delayed
Finance minister Brenda Bailey tabled her first budget on February 17th for 2026, including delays to seven projects around the province - one of which is the proposed long-term care home near the Fort St. John Hospital.
Ninja course, rock wall top wish list for new Fort St. John pool
Survey results show the public's most-wanted features for Fort St. John's new pool are a ninja cross obstacle course, an indoor rock climbing wall and a second waterslide.
Premier commits to future investigation of Tumbler Ridge shooting
B.C. Premier David Eby has committed to Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld to conduct an investigation into the February 10th mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
City council reconsiders 2026 NCLGA resolutions
The City of Fort St. John council has decided to overhaul its list of resolutions for the 2026 North Central Local Government Association in May.
Peace River North MLA criticizes healthcare gaps in 2026 budget
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy argued the 2026 budget overlooks northeast residents, specifically pointing to healthcare and mental health services.
Peace River South MLA calls for Public inquiry into the Tumbler Ridge tragedy
The MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, is calling the B.C. Government to launch a public inquiry in the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy.
Nurse-to-patient ratios and overcrowding patient rooms in FSJ Hospital
Jordan Kealy, Peace River North MLA, is raising concerns about the nurse-to-patient ratio and overcrowding of patient rooms in the Fort St. John Hospital.
FSJ city council to attend inaugural BC Agriculture Forum
The city council voted 4-2 to attend the forum, with takes place in Penticton on June 24th and 25th,
Doig River First Nation presents land-use plan to Fort St. John Council
Doig River First Nation's joint land-use with the province is being shopped around councils throughout the winter to seek public input.
Seniors and rural health networks react to B.C. Budget 2026
The BCRHN and a seniors' community organization have expressed frustration with the B.C. budget 2026, which has delayed several long-term care projects.
Video This Week in the Peace – MP Bob Zimmer
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies MP Bob Zimmer stops by to talk about his recent work
‘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.
NRRM approves terms of reference and $65K budget for new healthcare committee
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality has approved the budget and founding documents for its select committee on healthcare in the community.
Fort St. John to host public meeting for new five-year budget
The City of Fort St. John is hosting a public meeting for residents on February 23rd to comment on the proposed five-year capital plan, 2026 operating and 2026 capital budgets.
MLA’s financial agent fined after election campaign donation from business
Elections BC fined Kim Nadeau, the financial agent for MLA Jordan Kealy during the 2024 provincial election, $150 for "accepting a prohibited contribution." Kealy said it was an “innocent mistake” which was “rectified very quickly.”
Ministry cites ‘significant, unsustainable cost’ of $1.8m a bed to justify long-term care homes delay
B.C.'s Ministry of Finance says high costs have caused delays in the construction of long-term care homes in B.C., including in Fort St. John.
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.
Here’s what people are saying about B.C.’s 2026 budget
Here's what people are saying about the 2026 B.C. budget, which delivers a tax-rate increase, a record deficit, public sector cuts and delays in care-home construction, including in Fort St. John.
Tough sell for B.C. budget featuring tax hike, record deficit and construction delays
British Columbia's finance minister begins selling a budget that has drawn critics from all sides with its soaring debt and deficit, public sector cuts and construction delays, including for the long-term care home which was scheduled for near the Fort St. John Hospital.
Construction of Fort St. John long-term care home delayed
Finance minister Brenda Bailey tabled her first budget on February 17th for 2026, including delays to seven projects around the province - one of which is the proposed long-term care home near the Fort St. John Hospital.
