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New B.C. drivers can now complete knowledge test online, improving access for rural communities

Peace River Regional District Celestia Nlemvo -
New drivers in northern British Columbia will no longer have to travel long distances to take the knowledge test required for a learner’s licence, as ICBC launches an online testing option.

Water outage planned in parts of Taylor Tuesday afternoon

District of Taylor Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in part of Taylor will experience a temporary water shutoff Tuesday afternoon as crews carry out a water service upgrade.

Dawson Creek and Taylor projects part of BC Hydro renewable energy expansion

Energy & Utilities Kate Brown -
Three northeast B.C. wind projects near Dawson Creek and Taylor have been selected through BC Hydro’s 2025 call for power as part of a provincewide expansion of renewable electricity generation.

Pipeline expansion could bring jobs, business opportunities to Taylor, Groundbirch

Business Kate Brown -
A proposed pipeline expansion near Taylor, B.C., could bring hundreds of construction jobs and new business opportunities to local communities if approved, according to the project’s proponent.

Agriculture-specific emergency response plan released by PRRD

Agriculture Tavi Dhillon -
The Peace River Regional District has released a new plan to help farms prepare for emergencies in the Peace region.

Feedback portal opens for Doig River First Nation’s land plan in northeast

Indigenous Tavi Dhillon -
Parts of northeastern B.C. may become protected as the Doig River First Nation develops a land-use plan with the province.

Residential tax rate proposed to stay unchanged in Taylor

Municipal News Tavi Dhillon -
Property taxes are expected to rise in the district of Taylor. Councillors said they are trying to avoid large increases by maintaining last year’s residential rate of 4.1 per cent.

New year, new rules: amended Peace Island Park bylaw backed by council

Municipal News Tavi Dhillon -
Permitting long work stays and mandatory prepayment were just two adjustments to documents governing Peace Island Park approved by the District of Taylor council.

RCAF helicopters expected to fly over northeast en route to Alaska

Emergency Services Tavi Dhillon -
A military training exercise requiring troops to travel from Edmonton to Alaska will involve helicopter activity over northeastern B.C., but the air force said residents do not need to worry.

Northern Health launches hospital status portal

Health My Peace Region Now -
A new portal is being launched by Northern Health to help residents know how to access healthcare in the event local services are interrupted.

Spread festive joy, not measles, this Holiday season, says Northern Health

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Only one active case of measles remains in northeastern B.C., where the province's sole case was confirmed by the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.

Snow removal to impact overnight drivers on parts of Highway 97, including Taylor Bridge

Traffic & Closures Tavi Dhillon -
Plummeting temperatures and a truckload of snow will bring traffic control to the Taylor Bridge overnight as crews work to clear this weekend’s Arctic impact.

Northern B.C. sees measles case surge; vaccinations more than double

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Four active measles cases were reported in the northeast, where the number of vaccines administered by Northern Health more than doubled compared to last year.

Peace region drivers advised of ‘reduced’ visibility amid snowfall warnings

Weather Tavi Dhillon -
Weather warnings were issued for the northeast as over ten centimetres of snow are anticipated to fall while temperatures plummet.  

It’s official! The Official Community Plan passed in Taylor

Municipal News Tavi Dhillon -
The District of Taylor has approved a new Official Community Plan (OCP) that outlines its long-term vision and reflects on its past.

New fees for district of Taylor approved with ‘no significant increases’

Municipal News Tavi Dhillon -
Minor increases to district fees in Taylor have been approved for next year, affecting residents including pet owners, those misusing emergency services and local golfers.
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