Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: 2026 Reader Survey

Welcome to the next installment of the Weekly Review, a series where we mention what’s going on behind the scenes and showcase the previous week’s most-read stories.

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Behind the Scenes

We want to hear from you! As the largest newsroom in northeast BC, it is important that we keep up with the demands of the communities we cover. Right now, you can provide your feedback through our 2026 Reader Survey! Through the survey, you can let us know how we’re doing and provide feedback on how we can expand our coverage.

The survey only takes a couple of minutes, it is completely anonymous, and you can enter to win a gift card as a thanks for filling it out. The survey closes on February 13 so make sure to let your voice be heard!

Most-Read Stories of the Week

It’s always interesting to see what the readers of Energeticcity.ca are most curious about. Sometimes it’s a big decision that will impact property taxes, and sometimes it’s a new restaurant coming to town. Here are the most-read stories for the week of February 1 to 7, 2026:

1. FSJ Asked to Delay Non-Essential Water Use: as the City looked to repair a leak in the feeder water main. The leak was discovered in December but repairs were scheduled to start February 5, 2026 to give enough time to prepare.
2. FSJ Business Suffers $2K theft: as the owner calls out “frustrating” shoplifting. Snehal Mistry, the owner of Merwin Optical since 2021, says the incident occurred on February 2, 2026.
3. The Canada Energy Regulator Recommends Approval: of a pipeline expansion. According to the CER, Westcoast Energy’s Sunrise Expansion Program would boost natural gas capacity by about 17%.

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