Dawson Creek hospital emergency room to shutter for 10 hours
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department will shutter for the first time in over a month on November 6th.
Junior Canadian Rangers youth program coming to Fort Nelson
The Junior Canadian Rangers, which is an extension of the Canadian Rangers, is coming to Fort Nelson.
Geotechnical issues faced through Site C construction revealed in BC Hydro report
BC Hydro has published a report revealing the millions of dollars in geotechnical re-engineering which occurred through the Site C hydroelectric dam build.
(UPDATE) Missing 16-year-old found
The 16-year-old had last been seen in Fort St. John on October 23rd, but she has now been found safe.
Treaty 8 Nation to head to Brazil as part of COP30 delegation
COP30, the United Nations' climate change conference, will see the First Nations Climate Initiative group - including Halfway River's Darlene Hunter - go to Brazil as part of a Canadian envoy.
Energy company reports $148 million in net earnings for Q3 2025
Company president and CEO Brendan McCracken said the results of the 2025 Q3 report show Ovintiv’s track record of “operational excellence” and maximizing its free cash flow.
Petronas signs long-term deal for liquefaction capacity with Cedar LNG
Petronas has signed a 20-year deal for one million tonnes per year of liquefaction capacity at the Cedar LNG project in Kitimat.
Conservative Electors Association opens candidate applications across B.C.
The Conservative Electors Association has opened applications for candidates interested in running in the 2026 municipal elections in B.C.
Peace region residents step up to organize multiple Hurricane Melissa humanitarian efforts
In the wake of the worst hurricane to hit Jamaica in over a century, people in the Peace region are looking to collect funds, food and other essential items for displaced people victimized by Hurricane Melissa.
NRRM considers draft investment policy for $51M+ reserve funds
As of the end of 2024, according to the NRRM’s statement of financial information, the municipality has $51,559,811 in total reserve funds. It is now looking to implement an investment strategy for the cash.
(Opinion) Letter: Canada must lead with honesty or risk overpromising and underdelivering
In a letter to the editor, Fort St. John resident David Perkin calls for intellectual honesty and practical solutions in tackling global emissions.
Fort St. John star bull rider settles for fifth at PBR finals in Australia
Fort St. John's Jake Gardner was invited to the Professional Bull Riders Australia Monster Energy Tour Grand Finals in Queensland on October 31st and November 1st, 2025, due to his high PBR Canada ranking.
Eby, coastal First Nations call on Ottawa to maintain oil tanker ban amid Alberta’s pipeline push
British Columbia Premier David Eby and coastal First Nations have signed a declaration calling on the federal government to maintain the north coast oil tanker ban while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has been asking for it to be repealed as part of her proposal to build a pipeline to the B.C. coast.
Finance minister says B.C. ‘still looking for support’ for North Coast Transmission Line
Brenda Bailey, British Columbia's finance minister, says she thinks the federal budget aligns with provincial priorities, but is calling on Ottawa to follow through on supporting forestry and the North Coast Transmission Line.
Chief medical officer says vaccination uptake to thank for measles outbreak stabilization
Northern Health's chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim says vaccinations are the key to a long-term stabilization of measles cases in the northeast.
BC Hydro adds new EV charging sites in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
BC Hydro is taking over 28 EV charging sites previously operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, including in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
