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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

BC Hydro reports ‘high’ third party interest in Site C camp amid disposal concern

BC Hydro is exploring options for the decommissioning process of Site C's 1,700-person worker camp.

Peter Njenga and Cory Longley, MP candidates in the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding as part of the federal election 2025. (Liberal/Energeticcity.ca)
MP candidates ‘receive threats’ while on the election campaign trail

Liberal and NDP candidates in the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding - Peter Njenga and Cory Longley - have spoken about threats they received virtually and in person while on the campaign trail.

Order filed with Supreme Court after Northern Health fails to complete Freedom of Information request

The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner has filed a motion against Northern Health with B.C's Supreme Court after the health authority did not respond to a FOI request.

Northeast emergency departments close for 76 hours in one month

Northern Health facilities in Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge closed for almost 80 hours throughout the month of April 2025.

A wooden Welcome to Chetwynd sign with carved wooden bears.
RCMP investigate ‘intentional’ fires set in Pine Pass area

Chetwynd RCMP have begun an investigation into intentionally set fires near the Pine Pass, in the Fisher Creek and Willow Flats areas.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
Regional board to explore ‘out of the box’ pilot project for rural healthcare

The Peace River Regional District is exploring the merits of a pilot project on Vancouver Island, the Colwood Clinic, to possibly duplicate the model in northeast B.C. and improve rural access to healthcare.

The Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society. (Caitlin Coombes, Energeticcity.ca)
Literacy society struggles in wake of drastic federal funding cut

The Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society is searching for ways to fill a $120,000 gap in funding caused by federal cut-backs.

2025 candidates for the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies MP riding. Left to right: Liberal Peter Njenga, Conservative Bob Zimmer, Green Mary Forbes, NDP Cory Longley, and PPC David Watson. (Liberals/Energeticcity.ca
(Update)’We’re here to present new ideas’: Candidates react to local defeat in election 2025

The local NDP and PPC candidates for react to the results of the 2025 Canadian federal election, which saw incumbent MP Bob Zimmer re-elected to his seat in the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding.

Conservative MP Bob Zimmer celebrating regaining his seat with his daughter Bobbie (left), son David (middle) and daughter-in-law Caitlyn (right) at his campaign office on federal election night 2025. (Caitlin Coombes, Energeticcity.ca)
(UPDATE) Bob Zimmer wins Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding

Incumbent Conservative Bob Zimmer has secured re-election in the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding during the 2025 Canadian federal election.

Fort Nelson Sign with election signs
‘Painted out’: Lack of critical infrastructure and political say a concern for Fort Nelson residents

Fort Nelson residents talk lack of political input and felling "painted out" of the picture regarding political decisions ahead of the federal election 2025.

A blue sign that reads Prince George
Prince George residents talk energy, economy and collaboration ahead of federal election

Prince George residents sharing their desires for the Prince George – Peace River – Northern Rockies riding and its MP after the 2025 Canadian federal election

Candidates for the Prince George, Northern Rockies, Peace River riding in the federal election 2025 who attended the virutal all-candidates forum on April 24th. Left to right: Bob Zimmer, Conservative; Mary Forbes, Green; David Watson, PPC.(Energeticcity.ca)
Three MP hopefuls come together for riding’s first virtual candidates debate in 2025

Three of the five candidates for the local MP riding - Bob Zimmer of the Conservatives, Mary Forbes of the Greens and David Watson of the PPC - attended the virtual forum on April 24th.

Candidates for the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding in Prince George at the University of Northern British Columbia's all-candidates forum for the federal election 2025. Left to right: Conservative Bob Zimmer, the NDP's Cory Longley, the Green's Mary Forbes, the PPC's David Watson, and an event staff member. (Caitlin Coombes/Energeticcity.ca)
MP hopefuls gather for second all-candidates forum as election day looms

Candidates for the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies MP race gathered at the University of Northern British Columbia on April 23rd for an all-candidates forum ahead of the federal election voting day on April 28th.

Fort Nelson Sign with election signs
Healthcare and industry support: Election priorities in Fort Nelson

The Chamber of Commerce and Community Literacy Society in Fort Nelson shared their opinions on the 2025 Canadian federal election.

Bob Zimmer, Conservative Prince George, Peace River and Northern rockies riding candidate in the federal election 2025. (Energeticccity.ca)
Video Our riding: Conservative candidate’s policies and platform for the federal election 2025

An interview with Bob Zimmer, the candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada, about his federal election 2025 platform for the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding.

David Watson, PPC Prince George, Peace River and Northern rockies riding candidate in the federal election 2025. (Energeticccity.ca)
Video Our riding: PPC candidate’s policies and platform for the federal election 2025

An interview with David Watson, the candidate for the People's Party of Canada (PPC), about his federal election 2025 platform for the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding.

Mary Forbes, Green Prince George, Peace River and Northern rockies riding candidate in the federal election 2025. (Energeticccity.ca)
Video Our riding: Green candidate’s policies and platform for the federal election 2025

An interview with Mary Forbes, the candidate for the Green Party of Canada, about her federal election 2025 platform for the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding.

Cory Longley, NDP Prince George, Peace River and Northern rockies riding candidate in the federal election 2025. (Energeticccity.ca)
Video Our riding: NDP candidate’s policies and platform for the federal election 2025

An interview with Cory Longley, the candidate for the NDP, about his federal election 2025 platform for the Prince George, Peace River, Northern Rockies riding.

Candidates for the Prince George, Northern Rockies, Peace River riding in the federal election 2025 who attended the all-candidates forum in Fort St. John. Left to right: Cory Longley, NDP; Mary Forbes, Green; David Watson, PPC; Bob Zimmer, Conservative. (Energeticcity.ca)
Video Candidates discuss taxes, tariffs, energy and more at Fort St. John all-candidates forum

Four of the five hopefuls for the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies MP riding came together at an all-candidates forum at the Lido in Fort St. John on April 15th ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election.

A yellow street sign that says "Elections Ahead."
Federal election: What to know before advance voting opens

Advance voting will be available over the holiday long weekend for Canadians interested in casting their federal election 2025 ballots before April 28th.

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