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Caitlin Coombes

Caitlin Coombes

A newcomer to the Peace region, Caitlin flew from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, to be the Civic Reporter at Energeticcity.

Wanting to make a career of writing, Caitlin graduated from Carleton University’s School of Journalism and moved to P.E.I. to begin writing for a local newspaper in Charlottetown.

Caitlin has been an avid outdoorswoman for most of her life, skiing, horseback riding and scuba diving around the world.

In her downtime, Caitlin enjoys reading, playing video games, gardening, and cuddling up with her cat by the window to birdwatch.

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Caitlin's Latest Articles

100 Mile House seeks backing about increased support, training for nurses

The District of 100 Mile House asked the District of Taylor to back a resolution to support nurses and medical professionals that it is bringing to the North Central Local Government Association's annual convention.

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Taylor seeks public feedback on proposed five-year budgets

The District of Taylor has presented its five-year budget from 2026 and is seeking feedback from residents before passing it into law at a future council meeting.

Taylor to rework Unsightly Premises Bylaw in spring

The District of Taylor council is reworking its Unsightly Premises Bylaw and negotiating to replace the Taylor Rural Fire Protection agreement with the PRRD.

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Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’

The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.

BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios

The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.

B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign

B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health. 

Fort St. John council finalizes five-year budget bylaw

The City of Fort St. John council has given its new 2026-2030 budget bylaw its first three readings, moving it to the final step of the approval process.

B.C. Conservatives leader candidate talks energy and healthcare in Fort St. John visit

Iain Black is a former MLA and CEO running for the Conservative Party of B.C. leadership position, who visited Fort St. John in March 2026.

Fort St. John council finalizes ‘inform, not replace’ AI policy

The City of Fort St. John council has approved its AI policy, which it says will see AI informing - not replacing - human decision-making.

Price will not be only consideration selecting contractors to build, design new pool, city says

The City of Fort St. John intends to use an “integrated project delivery procurement model” to select bids for the new pool, which is a move away from choosing the cheapest contractor that met the project’s standards.

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Measles cases remain static across B.C. in latest report

The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported no increases in measles cases in its second weekly report of March 2026 on the 12th.

Fort St. John council to move forward with referendum on new pool borrowing

The City of Fort St. John council has begun the legislative approval process involved with borrowing for a new facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.

A picture of the lap pool at the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Charter for Fort St. John’s new pool project unanimously approved

The charter for a new aquatic facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool was unanimously approved on March 9th.

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy during the first reading of his Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Statute Repeal Act in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. ( Legislative Assembly of B.C., Hansard)
Peace River North MLA opposes health professions bill with repeal act

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy's bill to repeal the upcoming Health Professions and Occupations Act (Bill 36) has passed its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of B.C.

FSJ council prioritizes housing, road safety, environment in final NCLGA resolution submissions

The City of Fort St. John council has approved three resolutions for the North Central Local Government's 2026 annual convention.

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FSJ council finalizes new naming rights contract for walking track

The City of Fort St. John has finalized a naming rights contract for the walking track at the Pomeroy Sport Centre starting March 31st.

Fort St. John cannabis store supports one-kilometre restriction on cannabis businesses

Hive Cannabis in Fort St. John is raising its support for a one-kilometre zone restriction on cannabis stores being proposed by the province.

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PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.

BC Hydro's outage map on March 8th at 9:30 a.m.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight

BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.

An orphan well near Cecil Lake, northeast of Fort St. John. (Photo submitted by BCER)
Energy regulator to funnel ‘significant funding and work’ into Peace orphan wells

During the PRRD’s February 26th board meeting, a delegation from the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) gave an update on plans for orphaned and dormant well sites in the Peace region.

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