Public Notices
Notice of Intent to consider Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2570 to rezone from R-4 to R-3 to permit a future subdivision, 5889 E Centennial Rd, Moberly Lake
Notice of By-Election by Voting
Service Disruption, Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station phone line down (UPDATE 1)
Boundary Lake Water Station closure (UPDATE 2)
PRRD Board of Variance
News
Notice of Meetings – February 20, 2025
Meetings of the Committee of the Whole, Peace River Regional District Board and Peace River Regional Hospital District Board will be held beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at the Dawson Creek office located at 1981 Alaska Avenue in Dawson Creek, BC.
Agendas may be viewed on the PRRD’s web page at www.prrd.bc.ca/agendas-minutes/
The PRRD will accept gallery questions and comments from the public, either at the meeting, or via email in advance, sent to tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca. Your comments and your name will be read out loud during the Gallery Questions and Comments portion of the meeting. Gallery comments are limited to items on the agenda, and each person has up to two minutes to share their views or pose questions for the Board’s consideration.
Board meetings are livestreamed over Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPRRD/
Holiday closure for Family Day
The Peace River Regional District offices are closed on Monday, February 17, 2025, for Family Day.
Regular hours resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Important BC Building Code changes take effect March 10
PRRD implements new provincial building code requirements
The province of BC has updated its Building Code. Starting March 10, 2025, all new building permit applications must follow the 2024 BC Building Code. This includes updated seismic design rules and new ‘zero carbon’ GHG emission standards. These provincial requirements apply to any permit applications submitted on or after this date.
Key changes
- Starting March 10, 2025, as mandated by the province, all building permit applications must fully comply with the 2024 BC Building Code, including new seismic design standards
- New buildings must adhere to zero carbon standards by meeting specific greenhouse gas emission level 1 and install systems to track and report these emissions
Seismic design
The 2024 BC Building Code includes significant changes to Section 9.23.13, addressing bracing requirements for lateral loads from wind and earthquakes. These requirements reflect British Columbia’s high seismic hazard values.
The Ministry of Housing will provide additional resources, including an illustrated guide for lateral load design, to help builders and designers implement these new requirements.
New Zero Carbon standards
Starting March 10, 2025, all new buildings must comply with the provincial minimum Level 1 of the Zero Carbon Step Code. This requires:
- Measuring and disclosing operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
- Installing systems to track and report these emissions
The provincial minimum is Level 1, and the PRRD will enforce this provincial requirement.
First advance voting opportunity February 12 for Area B Director
The first advance voting opportunity for the Electoral Area B Director by-election will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Residents and property owners can vote for one of two candidates: Reid Graham and Madeleine Lehmann.
Advance voting will be available at the Pomeroy Sport Center (9324 96 Street, Fort St. John) from 8 am to 8 pm.
Voter Information
No pre-registration is required. Voters must bring two pieces of identification that prove both identity and residency, with at least one containing a signature. However, non-resident property owners should contact the Chief Election Officer, Tyra Henderson, in advance to ensure they have the required documentation: by email at tyra.henderson@prrd.bc.ca or by phone at 250-784-3200.
Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Upgrade Complete
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) announces the successful completion of the Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station Tier 1 Upgrade Project at 20318 Canyon Road. This significant improvement brings enhanced waste management services to nearby communities.
As part of this upgrade, the recycling station formerly located at Legacy Market has found a new home. All residents can now access the following waste disposal and recycling options at the newly upgraded Hudson’s Hope Transfer Station: