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

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

Enbridge completes $1.2B pipeline expansion south of Taylor

A major expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in northeastern B.C. is now complete and in operation.

Taylor resident urges council to reject proposed Site E megadam

A long-time resident living along the Peace River is urging local municipal leaders to stand against BC Hydro’s proposed Site E dam project, pointing to 15 years of severe ecological degradation in her backyard.

Enbridge gets green light for $400M Birch Grove pipeline expansion near Taylor

A $400-million expansion of the Westcoast natural gas pipeline system near Taylor has received regulatory approval, with construction now expected to begin early next year.

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.

North Peace Leisure Pool closing for month-long maintenance

Swimmers and families in Fort St. John will have to find another place to cool off this fall as the North Peace Leisure Pool shuts down for annual maintenance.

McMahon Gas Plant temporary shutdown to bring increased flaring and traffic near Taylor

Residents near Taylor can expect increased activity and flaring over the next month as the McMahon Gas Plant shuts down for scheduled maintenance.

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.

Taylor Bridge maintenance to cause overnight traffic delays

Drivers using the Taylor Bridge should expect delays Thursday night as maintenance work takes place.

Peace Region communities prepare for 2026 municipal election nominations

The 2026 local election season is beginning to take shape across the Peace Region, with Dawson Creek, Taylor and Tumbler Ridge releasing notices ahead of the nomination period.

Taylor pool to close early as staffing shortages continue

Swimmers in Taylor will have one less week to use the community pool this summer as staffing shortages bring the season to an early close.

Update: Missing woman located

Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a woman who was last seen in the Taylor area late last month.

Taylor begins exploring options to reduce train horn noise at Highway 97 crossing

The District of Taylor is taking the first steps toward exploring whether train whistles can be silenced at the Highway 97 rail crossing after residents raised concerns about persistent horn noise.

Taylor gets ready for a weekend of gold panning

The sound of gold pans and community celebrations will return to Taylor this weekend as the World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships make their annual comeback.

Taylor Bridge maintenance work expected to cause overnight traffic delays

Drivers travelling across the Taylor Bridge should expect delays Thursday evening as Dawson Road Maintenance carries out scheduled maintenance work.

Road sweeping causes slow traffic on Taylor Hill

Drivers travelling through Taylor can expect delays as crews complete road maintenance on the north Taylor Hill.
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