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Snowfall warnings are in effect for northern B.C. and parts of Yukon

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued several snowfall warnings for the southern parts of Yukon and northern British Columbia. Snowfall warnings are in effect for Whitehorse, Teslin, Atlin, Watson Lake, and Cassiar Mountains, including Swift River and Jade City. Environment and Climate Change Canada says an approaching storm will bring snow to these areas, starting […]

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RCMP arrest man after ‘dangerous person alert’

The Grande Prairie RCMP issued a critical 'dangerous person alert,' warning residents of an armed and extremely dangerous suspect in the region.

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Fort Nelson hospital emergency department closes for morning

The Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed during the morning Saturday, December 27th, 2025, reopening in the afternoon.

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Fort St. John reacts to political parties entering municipal elections

Some Fort St. John residents have expressed concerns over the Conservative Electors Association running candidates in the 2026 municipal elections, but it says candidates have been positively received.

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A judge in Fort Nelson has decided to overturn the conviction of James Dylan Massey, who is accused of hunting a thinhorn ram mountain sheep in 2022 outside of open season.

New trial ordered for man in sexual assault case

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Female pedestrian killed in crash with Surrey police vehicle leaving gas station
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Emergency department at Chetwynd becomes second in region to close Christmas Day

The emergency department at Chetwynd General Hospital is the second in northeast B.C. to close December 25th, 2025.

Fort St. John Hospital emergency to shutdown Christmas afternoon

The Fort St. John Hospital's emergency department will close from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 25th.

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Award-winning Before the Peace podcast highlights Indigenous stories, figures in northeast B.C. throughout 2025

Moose Media’s Before the Peace podcast was named Best Small Market Podcast at the Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards 2025 for the second year. Here's a recap of all the 2025 episodes.

Highway in B.C. reopens after atmospheric rivers washed out sections
Frigid temperatures in Fort Nelson area continuing on Christmas Day

Environment Canada extended its temperature alert into midday on Christmas Day 2025.

Feel-Good Stories from 2025
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RCMP officers in Langley, B.C., moved out of the way as driver rams into police car
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