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Caitlin Coombes

Caitlin Coombes

In 2024, Caitlin moved to the Peace Region to be the Civic Reporter for Energeticcity.ca.  In 2026, Caitlin was named the News Director.

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

(UPDATE) BCWS aircraft respond to Windy Creek wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service are responding to an "out of control" wildfire reported on May 11th in Windy Creek near Moberly Lake.

City council approves $1.36M design costs for new pool

The City of Fort St. John council has approved a $1.36 million contract for the design of its new aquatic facility.

MOTT starts drainage work at Old Fort landslide

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has begun drainage work at the Old Fort landslide site to "expedite the dewatering of the slide mass" ahead of construction.

(UPDATE) BCWS reports wildfire near Tremblay

BC Wildfire Service has reported a wildfire between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek off Highway 97 which is currently "out of control."

FSJ finalizes 2026 tax rates after April assessment adjustments

The City of Fort St. John has reported a $4.06 million decrease in assessments in its 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw on April 27th.

BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week

The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."

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)
(UPDATE) MLA to host town hall for Old Fort landslide residents

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced a town hall for those impacted by the ongoing Old Fort landslide on May 13th in Fort St. John.

Minister says ‘fiscal pressures’ led to Peace Villa expansion delay

Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma has told the City of Fort St. John council "fiscal pressures" are the reason the Peace Villa expansion has been delayed.

Movement continues at Old Fort landslide, ESS renewals available
FSJ hospital reports ‘higher than usual’ patient volumes

Northern Health has issued a caution about "higher than usual patient volumes" notice for the Fort St. John Hospital.

‘Stable downward trend’ of property-related crime in FSJ

The Fort St. John RCMP has reported a nearly 15 per cent decrease in property-related crime in March compared to previous months.

PRRD reports continued movement of Old Fort Landslide

The Peace River Regional District has reported the Old Fort Landslide continues to record five to eight millimetres of movement as of April 25th.

A gathering in Tumbler Ridge
OpenAI CEO issues apology letter to Tumbler Ridge

The CEO of OpenAI has issued an apology to the community of Tumbler Ridge in the wake of the February mass school shooting.

‘Extremely dangerous:’ Old Fort landslide continues to move

The Peace River Regional District has reported the evacuation order and alert are still in effect as the Old Fort landslide continues to move.

Landslide poses ‘risk to life and property’ in Old Fort area

The PRRD is reporting the Old Fort landslide poses a "risk to life and property" throughout the entire historical slide area.

‘Still active:’ slow-moving landslide destroys Old Fort Road sections

The Peace River Regional District has reported several parts of Old Fort Road have been destroyed by a slow-moving landslide in the Old Fort area.

Investigations continue at Old Fort Road landslide

The PRRD and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit are continuing to investigate a slow-moving landslide still active in the Old Fort area.

Evacuation order and assessments continue at Old Fort area landslide

Assessments are continuing at the site of a slow-moving landslide in the Old Fort area which began on April 20th.

Evacuation order issued for Old Fort landslide

An emergency alert has been issued because of a landslide causing a "significant risk to life" in Old Fort.

‘Unseasonably high system flows’ disrupt Charlie Lake sewer system

The Peace River Regional District has issued a service advisory for the sewer system in Charlie Lake.

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