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A few residents provided feedback to trustees on the overdose prevention site being set up in Fort St. John during a school board meeting on Monday.

(Stock) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The second day of advanced voting for the 2021 by-election had more votes compared to 2017. According to the city, 321 residents made their voices heard and cast their votes compared to 289 votes in 2017. With both advanced voting days, a total of 562 votes have been tallied. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive); Special voting opportunities are expected to occur at senior care facilities on May 13th and for the hospital on May 15th. General Voting Day is May 15th from 8 ...

(Canva) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – The first advanced voting opportunity for the 2021 by-election opened Wednesday with double the votes compared to 2017. The first day of voting saw 241 voters arrive to cast their ballot compared to 116 for the 2017 by-election. The next advanced voting day will be May 12th, also at the Pomeroy Sport Centre from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive); Special voting opportunities are expected to occur at senior care facilities on May 13th and for the hospita...

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C - By-election candidates voiced their thoughts on specific issues in Fort St. John during M...

According to the Local Government Act, section 154, “in relation to voting proceedings, a person must not do any of the following at or within 100 metres of a building, structure or other place where voting proceedings are being conducted at the time: (c) display or distribute a sign, a document or other material regarding a candidate or electoral organization , except as authorized by the chief election officer.” Election signage is not allowed on city property, in Centennial Park or “on...

May 3, 2021 | 11:41 AM FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – For anyone who hasn’t submitted questions for by-election candidates, community members will have that opportunity during the all candidates forum taking place tonight. Any resident who wishes to ask a question can do so through Pigeonhole, just open the link and enter your question. Residents can also view other questions that have been asked and vote up questions they would like to see asked. The forum will be taking place virtually and streame...

Rhys Patrick Davies, 32, of Avenue Road, Sandown. Three counts of failing to report an accident, driving without due care and attention, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, theft. 12 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months. Disqualified from driving for six months. Compensation £474.20. Tom Whitton, 41, of Downlands Crescent, Ventnor. Harassment. Scott Thick, 24, of Carter Street, Sandown. Three counts of criminal damage, while in breach of conditional discharge. ...

(Trystan Jones - Macleod, Facebook) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – By-election candidate Trystan Jones has been outspoken about racial inequality in the Peace Region and continues his advocacy while vying for a seat at council. Jones, who grew up on a farm in the Peace region, says racial discrimination is something he’s dealt with his entire life as an Asian Canadian. He looks to use his experiences to open up a dialogue surrounding race issues in the area. “I truly believe that there are communi...

(Jim Lequiere, supplied) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Jim Lequiere believes his experience dealing with budgets, planning and infrastructures, along with sitting on local recreational boards, will come in handy in City Hall. “I want to step up my personal involvement, even more, to give back to a community that has given me and my family security, happiness and a place to call home,” says Lequiere. His platform heading towards the May 15th by-election focuses on fiscal responsibility, good qualit...

Fort St. John City Hall. (Energetic City) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Two more residents enter the Fort St. John council by-election race. Jon Gosselin submitted his nomination papers Wednesday, while Sarah MacDougall handed in hers Thursday. Both Jim Lequiere and Tom Whitton submitted their Candidate Nomination Packages during the nomination period’s opening day on Tuesday. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive); Potential candidates have until April 9th at 4 p.m. to submit their nominations. The by-electio...