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City agrees to explore options around $20K support for youth mental health services

The City of Fort St. John council has voted to allocate $20,000 towards supporting Saplings Mental Health Services, pending the results of a staff report on the organization's future needs.

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City supports licence application of cannabis store seeking to relocate

The City of Fort St. John has voted to support an application by Cannabis Corner to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for a licence at a new location.

City councillors report $77K+ in 2025 travel expenses

The City of Fort St. John council recorded and reported over $77,000 in travel expenses in 2025, with councillors representing city residents at events from Prince George to Bellevue, Washington.

(UPDATE) City proposes 100 projects worth $54.62 million for 2026

The City of Fort St. John has revealed its draft capital budget for 2026, which outlines almost 100 projects slated to cost $54.62 million this year. None of that funding would come directly from city taxes.

Province ponders Inga Lake amid dam safety concerns

Ducks Unlimited and members of the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship spoke with the Peace River Regional District about Inga Lake possibly being decommissioned.

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Video Council Corner: Winter Fest 2026

In this episode, Caitlin is joined by Councillor Trevor Bolin to learn more about Winter Fest 2026 happening throughout February.

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Fort St. John to trial drones instead of fireworks for Canada Day in 2026

The City of Fort St. John will celebrate Canada Day in 2026 with drones instead of fireworks.

City reviews first draft 2026 budget with up to two per cent tax increase for residents

The City of Fort St. John council reviewed the first draft of its over $130 million 2026 budget on January 26th.

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Collisions spike, mental health calls and the tooth fairy: Fort St. John RCMP reveals December work

The Fort St. John RCMP have reported a decrease in some crimes, but an increase in vehicle collisions and mental health calls during the month of December 2025.

Taylor finalizes new 2026 Peace Island Park Bylaw

The District of Taylor has approved the new version of its Peace Island Park Bylaw ahead of its 2026 camping season.

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Taylor driver ‘forced’ to move into oncoming traffic to avoid collision questions snow plow policy

The District of Taylor has fielded questions from a driver about the safety of its policy which sees snow plows "operate on the opposite side of the road.” 

Taylor drafts first bylaw for advertising, sponsorships and donations

The District of Taylor has begun drafting a bylaw to put in writing a policy for managing advertising, sponsorship and donation inquiries and requests.

Taylor to prioritize snow complaints and water quality management in 2026

The District of Taylor's operational department has reported it is prioritizing water quality and snow complaints ahead of the 2026 budget.

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City approves weekly residential garbage collection until at least 2028

The City of Fort St. John has signed a multi-year contract with Element Disposal for residential garbage and recyclables collection in Fort St. John.

Taylor firefighters receive almost 200 calls for service in 2025

Taylor Fire Rescue received 196 calls for service in 2025, and the District of Taylor got 68 bylaw service calls.

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Physician pens open letter condemning on-call cuts at Tumbler Ridge ER

Charles Helm, a physician in Tumbler Ridge, has written an open letter to Northern Health criticizing its ongoing engagement with residents and decisions regarding cuts to the community's health centre on-call emergency hours.

City to host open house on proposed development application bylaw changes

The City of Fort St. John is hosting an open house about proposed changes to its bylaws for development applications on January 22nd at the Kids Arena Fieldhouse.

Fort St. John council begins work on plan for security cameras in parks and facilities

The City of Fort St. John council is working on a plan to place cameras in city-operated parks and facilities in a bid to improve staff and public safety.

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Fort St. John conducts ‘innovative consultation’ with children before approving new playground equipment

Fort St. John has approved a contract for over $250,000 in playground equipment for the new Surerus Park playground in late 2026.

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Fort St. John RCMP report success of new gang enforcement team

The Fort St. John RCMP have reported positive reductions in gun and drug-related violence in November 2025 since the Uniformed Gang Enforcement Team was deployed.

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