Tag: 2026 municipal election

Free transit coming to Fort St. John and Dawson Creek on election day

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.

Tumbler Ridge introduces curbside voting option for residents facing accessibility barriers

Voters in Tumbler Ridge who may have difficulty getting into a polling place will have another option during this year’s municipal election.

2026 Municipal Election: Incumbent mayors seeking re-election in the Peace Region

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Where to vote in the Peace Region for the 2026 municipal election

Election day is just around the corner, and voters across the Peace Region are getting ready to choose their local mayors, councillors, regional district directors and school trustees.

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the three mayoral candidates across the Peace Region

The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, October 17th.

Fort St. John candidates debate aquatics, taxes and public safety

Fort St. John’s municipal candidates had plenty to talk about Thursday night as they took questions on everything from a proposed new aquatics facility to taxes and public safety.

Fort St. John council approves free transit on election days

Fort St. John residents will be able to ride public transit for free on both upcoming provincial and municipal election days.

Fort St. John arts council puts creative priorities at the forefront of candidate forum

As municipal election season ramps up, local arts advocates in Fort St. John are making sure creative and cultural priorities aren’t left out of the conversation.

Candidates set to face voters at upcoming Peace Region forums

With the 2026 municipal election just weeks away, candidates across the Peace Region are getting ready to take questions from voters at a series of upcoming forums.

PRRD launches online tool to help residents prepare for 2026 election

Residents across the peace can now use an online tool to find out what will be on their ballot ahead of the 2026 General Local Election.

Dawson Creek kids get their own chance to cast a vote

Dawson Creek’s youngest residents are getting a chance to practice their voting skills this fall.

Wuthrich launches campaign for Fort St. John city council

A fourth-generation Fort St. John resident and local tradesman is entering the municipal election race with a focus on housing, public safety and responsible spending.

Fort St. John releases studies outlining plans for new aquatic facility

Residents can now take a closer look at the research behind Fort St. John’s proposed new aquatic facility and indoor fieldhouse.

Darcy Dober won’t seek re-election as Dawson Creek mayor

Dawson Creek will have a new mayor after the October election, with Darcy Dober announcing he won’t seek another term.

Trevor Bolin enters Fort St. John mayoral race

Fort St. John Councillor Trevor Bolin is throwing his hat into the mayoral race, asking residents to give him the opportunity to lead the city after 18 years on council.

Dawson Creek councillor candidates to take the stage at upcoming forum

Dawson Creek residents will have an opportunity to hear from candidates running for city council ahead of this fall’s municipal election.
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