Your Guide to the Peace Region
Look for it at Visitor Centres, businesses, hotels, and other locations throughout the region, or visit the Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce office. You can view the magazines’ digital edition by clicking the link below and downloading a PDF copy.
Your Guide to the Peace Region Community Guide 2025
Community Resources
Energy
Shaping the Peace: Balancing Energy, Environment and Reconciliation in Northeast British Columbia Peace River Region This landmark report, developed by Resource Works with regional leaders in 2025, outlines the vital role Northeast British Columbia plays in powering the province’s economy. As the source of most of BC’s natural gas and a significant share of its electricity, the Peace Region is central to energy security and economic growth. Shaping the Peace presents practical, forward-looking policy solutions to support sustainable development, local benefits, and long term prosperity for the region and the province.
Forestry
From Conflict to Care: BC's Forest Future is the final report of the Provincial Forestry Advisory Council in 2026, outlining a new, stable path forward for British Columbia’s forest sector. The report calls for a shift from volume-based timber management to area-based land stewardship grounded in transparency, regional decision-making, Indigenous rights, and independent oversight. It presents ten actionable recommendations to strengthen communities, support investment certainty, and restore trust in forest governance across the province.
Health
Fort St. John Local Community Resources guide connects residents to emergency, mental health, addiction, housing, and community supports available in Fort St. John and the surrounding region 2026. It is designed to help individuals and families quickly find the right support, from immediate crisis response to ongoing community services.
Taylor Bridge Crossing
Taylor Bridge Crossing Project Website This is the page for project updates from the project management team for the Taylor Bridge. It provides information on ongoing studies, engagement activities, and next steps to support a safe and reliable crossing over the Peace River.
Taylor Bridge Crossing Storymap This StoryMap presents an interactive overview of the Taylor Bridge project, including field study findings, concept options, and key feedback from the public and stakeholders. It guides viewers through technical information, proposed solutions, and opportunities to engage in the planning process for a long-term crossing solution.
Taylor Bridge Engagement Phase 1 2022 This report summarizes public and stakeholder engagement for the Taylor Bridge Crossing project. It outlines key concerns related to safety, traffic delays, economic impacts, and the need for a long term solution to support regional growth and reliable transportation.
Taylor Bridge Engagement Phase 2 2023 This report summarizes Phase 2 public and stakeholder engagement on five proposed concepts for the Taylor Bridge Project. It outlines feedback related to safety, reliability, economic growth, active transportation, environmental considerations, and next steps toward identifying a preferred long term solution.
Inspection, Evaluation, and Rehabilitation of the Taylor Bridge Gusset Plates 2026 page 22-25. This article describes the detailed inspection, evaluation, and targeted strengthening of corroded gusset plates on the Taylor Bridge, a critical steel truss crossing in northeastern British Columbia. It explains how advanced analysis and reinforcement work were carried out to maintain structural capacity while keeping the bridge open to traffic and minimising impacts on users.
Transportation
Northern B.C. Inter Community Transportation Study reviews existing transportation services across Northern British Columbia and identifies key gaps and priorities for improvement from 2023. Informed by regional engagement, it outlines challenges related to affordability, frequency and access to services, and provides recommendations to strengthen connectivity and support economic growth across the North.
Rail
Northern BC Rail Analysis 2022. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Northern British Columbia’s rail network, examining current infrastructure, service levels, economic impacts, and future growth opportunities. It outlines strategic improvement recommendations to strengthen rail service, support resource industries, and enhance long term economic competitiveness across the region.