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.
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.
Here are some of the key figures in British Columbia's 2026 budget delivered on Tuesday, February 17th.
British Columbia’s budget delays seven long-term care projects, including in Fort St. John.
A vigil was held in Tumbler Ridge for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School mass shooting on February 10th.
The father of the Tumbler Ridge shooter has spoken to share his "deepest sympathies" with the community after his child's actions on February 10th.
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by the mayor of Tumbler Ridge and the mayor of Fort St John
The City of Fort St. John council is considering adjusting its snow-clearing policy after it spent $484,000 more than its budget to tackle snowfall in December 2025.
The victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting have been identified by Tumbler Ridge RCMP.
B.C. Premier David Eby was joined by federal mininsters, B.C. MLAs and Tumbler Ridge's mayor in a press conference on February 11th after the mass shooting on February 10th.
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has urged anyone affected by the fatal mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge on February 10th to reach out to services available, while calling for more support for people's wellbeing and mental health in B.C.
The City of Fort St. John council has approved two resolutions focused on the resource sector and intergovernmental relations for the 2026 North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention.
The District of Hudson's Hope says it has resolved water quality concerns after an unexpected error with its chlorine management systems.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says it is working on a concept plan and permanent solution for the Taylor Bridge.
The City of Fort St. John council went overbudget for snow clearing by almost $500,000 in 2025 after near-record snowfall in December.
The District of Taylor council has elected another member of staff to its logo committee which has been ongoing since 2024.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking to the Peace River Regional District for support with solving a driving hazard at the Pink Mountain Campsite entrance onto Highway 97.
The District of Taylor is working to make up a $680,000 shortfall in its upcoming 2026 budget by balancing proposed taxation rates for residents.
In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Councillor Trevor Bolin to learn more about the 2026 Operating Budget and 2026 Capital Budget.
The District of Taylor is applying for Northern Development Initiative Trust grants to support planned renovations at the District Ice Centre and the Lone Wolf Golf Course Clubhouse.
