Fort St. John birthing centre closes twice over Christmas

The Fort St. John Hospital's birthing centre has closed five times in 2025, including twice during the Christmas week due to "staffing shortages."

Man charged after allegedly slashing another man’s face at Vancouver’s club

9.0 quake in B.C. would kill thousands and cost $128 billion, report foresees

Fort St John Today: Celebrate the New Year

In this edition, get ready for 2026 with fireworks and New Year's Eve parties. Plus, events happening Dec 29-Jan 5 2026.

‘Vehicle incident’ results in delays on Highway 97

A section of Highway 97 between Kennedy Road and Azu Sub Road is experiencing single-lane alternating traffic due to a “vehicle incident”.

(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: A ‘hostile takeover’ of municipal elections

In this column, regular contributor Ken Boon is adding his voice to those who oppose the registering of the Conservative Electors Association in Fort St. John and other municipalities around B.C.

B.C. wildfire season scorched more than 8,800 square kilometres

Northern Combat Invitational to return to Fort St. John featuring ‘suit-jitsu’ match

Northern Combat Club’s Northern Combat Invitational 17 happens on Saturday, January 24th, 2026 with three championship grappling bouts.

Dawson Creek’s warming centre to close temporarily as temperatures rise

The Nawican Shelter closure started on December 28th and it is set to continue until December 30th.

Heavy rainfall warning for B.C.’s north coast with up to 200 millimetres expected

Man found dead in B.C.’s Okanagan region on Christmas, foul play suspected

Hundreds of wind turbines proposed for Peace region, new PRRD chair raises

The new chair of the Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board, Brad Sperling, has said the number of wind turbines in the region could double if all proposed projects go ahead.

MP says he ‘honestly hopes’ promises around northeast B.C. resource development materialize in 2026

The MP for Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies- Bob Zimmer - talked about his plans for the new year, and his priorities for the region he represents in Ottawa.

(UPDATE) Fort St. John ER to remain open, Dawson Creek ER closed

Residents across northeast B.C. are facing a rare and serious disruption to emergency healthcare on December 28th, with emergency rooms in both Fort St. John and Dawson Creek temporarily closed due to staffing shortages.

‘Once in a generation moment:’ Rare taiga flycatcher spotted in Vancouver

MLA Jordan Kealy talks on transition to becoming independent MLA: ‘It wasn’t easy’

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy spoke about his plans for the new year and his transition to an independent MLA earlier in 2025.

About 20 weather warnings in effect across Canada as rain, snow, cold hammer country

Seven people treated for smoke inhalation after fire at Nanaimo, B.C., motel

One man is dead after crashing into a power pole in Chilliwack: RCMP