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Peace Region voters get another chance to weigh in ahead of election day

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
Peace Region voters still have time to make their voices heard, with advance voting continuing Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s municipal election.

Fort St. John proclaims Oct. 24 World Polio Day

City of Fort St John Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John is joining communities around the world in recognizing the fight to eradicate polio, with city council officially proclaiming Oct. 24, 2026, as World Polio Day.

Staffing challenges lead to temporary ER closure in Tumbler Ridge

Health
Emergency department services at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will be unavailable for 12 hours Wednesday due to staffing challenges.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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Free transit coming to Fort St. John and Dawson Creek on election day

Transit
Residents in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek will be able to ride public transit for free on general voting day as part of a provincewide initiative.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Final signage completes upgrades at Dawson Creek’s Mile Zero Cairn

Tourism
A series of improvements to one of Dawson Creek’s best-known landmarks is complete, with new signage now installed at the Mile Zero Cairn.

Snowfall warning issued for South Peace as first significant snow approaches

Weather
Parts of the South Peace are preparing for their first significant snowfall of the season, with Environment Canada warning that accumulating snow could make travel difficult.
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Fort St. John photographer wins BC SPCA wildlife photography contest

Fish & Wildlife
A Fort St. John photographer has earned first place in a provincewide wildlife photography contest, capturing the attention of judges with a photo of a fox.

Northeast B.C. unemployment rate falls as employment rate rises

Economy
Northeast British Columbia’s labour market is showing signs of improvement, with unemployment falling and a larger share of residents employed compared with the same time last year.
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