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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

Party Platforms: Climate action plans from Canadian political parties

The Canadian federal political parties -NDP, Greens, Liberals, Conservatives and PPC - have a variety of plans for climate action and the environment, all of which are compared here.

Party Platforms: The future of healthcare after the federal election

Comparing the platforms of major Canadian federal political parties - NDP, Liberals, Greens, Conservatives and PPC - on healthcare ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election.

Oil and gas pipes from NRM
Party Platforms: Canadian federal parties on energy

The Canadian federal parties - PPC, Greens, NDP, Liberals and Conservatives - have released their official platforms regarding the Canadian energy industry.

All-candidates forum
All-candidates forum set for Fort St. John

The Fort St. John all-candidates forum has been scheduled for April 15th at the Lido Theatre

A voter casting a ballot in an election, which is next due on April 28th
Liberal hopeful joins Peace River riding candidates confirmed for federal election 2025

Candidates from all five major political parties have now been confirmed for the Prince George, Peace River and Northern Rockies riding in the 2025 federal election.

Party Platforms: Canadian federal parties on housing in the election

The Canadian federal parties - Liberal, Conservative, NDP, Green and PPC - and their platforms on housing ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election on April 28th.

Taylor Bridge maintenance
Taylor Bridge to close for maintenance for fourth time in 2025

Maintenance has been scheduled for the Taylor Bridge throughout the weekend starting on April 11th.

Aerial view of Fort Nelson. (Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce)
Rural immigration pilot project seeks support from regional council

The steering committee of the Northeast B.C. Rural Community Immigration Pilot project is seeking assistance from Northern Rockies Regional Municipality to expand in the future.

Northeast ERs close 11 times in first three months of 2025

Northern Health has announced 11 closures in the first three months of 2025, which is nearing 200 hours of emergency room diversions before April.

Construction on $1.2 billion pipeline expansion set to begin in northeast B.C.

Enbridge company Westcoast Energy Inc. announces call for workers to finish work on Aspen Point Program, construction for which is set to begin in April.

Carbon tax removal (File photo)
Post-carbon tax fuel prices to be monitored in B.C.

The British Columbia Utilities Commission has announced price monitoring for gasoline and diesel after the carbon tax removal.

Aerial view of Fort St. John. (The City of Fort St. John)
Healthcare, arts, housing and more: Public feedback on Official Community Plan analyzed

The City of Fort St. John is gathering feedback from the public on upcoming changes to the Official Community Plan later this year.

The federal election: What to know five weeks out

Essential information for voters ahead of the 2025 Canadian federal election happening on April 28th.

Stevenson on nurse-to-patient ratios
‘We don’t need fines, we need nurses’: Nurses’ union seeks provincial ratios

The BC Nurses' Union is pushing for more government accountable on nurse-to-patient ratios.

Regional district seeks increase to annual Site C payment in line with dam’s production capacity

The PRRD is seeking a change to the $2.4 million annual payment from BC Hydro for the Site C dam due to increased generating estimations.

Homelessness committee to meet with provincial ministers to discuss solutions for Fort St. John

The City of Fort St John's homelessness committee is meeting with B.C. ministers about possible solutions tailored to local communities.

City of Fort St. John Council discussing fee-for-service grants
$480K in funding a year approved for Fort St. John non-profit organizations

The City of Fort St. John has approved $480,000 in total per year in grant funding for the local library and historical society until 2027.

Ribfest event 2022
Ribfest organizers seek changes to alcohol licence restrictions for 2025 event

Ribfest 2025 organizers have shared planned changes to alcohol restrictions during this year's three-day event starting on July 11th.

Regional district seeks legal advice into Site C camp dismantling

Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is seeking legal advice over its options for the dismantling of BC Hydro's Site C worker's camp in Fort St. John.

City proclaims Sikh Heritage Month and International Purple Day

Proclamations from the City of Fort St. John council intended to raise awareness of epilepsy and multiculturalism in March and April 2025.

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