Tag: Peace Region

Tumbler Ridge introduces curbside voting option for residents facing accessibility barriers

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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

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

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

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
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.

Dawson Creek lands among Canada’s top spots for northern lights

Tourism Celestia Nlemvo -
Dawson Creek is getting some recognition for something northern residents know well: its dark skies can make for a pretty good northern lights show.

Fort St. John RCMP seek public help locating missing 17-year-old

Missing Person Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a 17-year-old girl who was reported missing earlier this week.

Enbridge completes $1.2B pipeline expansion south of Taylor

Energy & Utilities Celestia Nlemvo -
A major expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in northeastern B.C. is now complete and in operation.

Chetwynd RCMP seize suspected drugs, cash during search warrants

Crime Celestia Nlemvo -
Chetwynd RCMP have seized suspected drugs, cash and other items following searches at two local residences.

Hudson’s Hope ER closure extended into October

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency department services in Hudson’s Hope will remain unavailable for several more days as Northern Health extends the current closure.

PRRD launches online tool to help residents prepare for 2026 election

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
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.

Fort St. John Friendship Society invites community to gather for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Community members in Fort St. John are being invited to gather, reflect, and walk together at the local Friendship Centre later this month to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

PRRD targets 2028 for aquatic vegetation removal at Charlie and Swan lakes

Environment Celestia Nlemvo -
The Peace River Regional District is moving ahead with plans to tackle excessive aquatic vegetation at Charlie Lake and Swan Lake, but the work is now being targeted for 2028.

Northern Lights College seeks PRRD funding to expand health-care training

Peace River Regional District Celestia Nlemvo -
Northern Lights College is looking to build on its recent growth in health-care programming with plans to bring more hands-on training to communities across the Peace Region.

Tse’k’wa and UNBC partnership explores cultural meaning of accessibility

Indigenous Celestia Nlemvo -
A collaboration between the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society and University of Northern British Columbia researchers is looking at accessibility through a broader cultural lens, with new funding supporting the work.

Cops for Cancer riders set to roll through Peace Region communities

Community Celestia Nlemvo -
Communities across the Peace Region are preparing to welcome the Cops for Cancer Tour de North as riders travel through Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Chetwynd next week to raise money for childhood cancer research.

Demolition of former Hudson’s Hope community hall set to begin Friday

Municipal News Celestia Nlemvo -
Demolition of the former Community Hall in Hudson’s Hope is expected to begin Friday as the district moves ahead with plans to clear the site.

BC Energy Regulator investigating pipeline release west of Pouce Coupe

Energy & Utilities Celestia Nlemvo -
The B.C. Energy Regulator is investigating a pipeline release west of Pouce Coupe that has affected a nearby creek and wildlife.
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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.