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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

FSJ approves $1M+ for sidewalk repairs, construction

The City of Fort St. John council has approved $1.16 million in sidewalk replacements and repairs for various roads throughout the city in 2026.

City plans sanitation upgrades for $1M+ in 2026

The City of Fort St. John has approved more than $1 million in sanitation infrastructure upgrades near Mathews Park and 112th Street in 2026.

‘Staffing challenges’ extend Hudson’s Hope Health Centre to 11 days

Northern Health has extended a closure at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre another week due to "staffing challenges."

FSJ council approves $3M+ road maintenance plan

The City of Fort St. John council has approved $3.27 million in construction projects ranging from milling and paving roads to curb and sidewalk removals and replacements.

Fort St. John economics in the downtown core.
Fort St. John council to revise development permit areas across city

The City of Fort St. John is working on updates to its Zoning Bylaw following an updated Official Community Plan.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
(UPDATE) PRRD mulls zoning feedback following public engagement

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has reviewed the results of feedback gathered from residents about the new Regional Zoning Bylaw, and is moving forward with further research plans.

Site C workers’ camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line

BC Hydro is repurposing its Site C hydroelectric dam workers’ camp for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project, set to run from Prince George to Terrace.

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SONS criticizes ‘devastating’ delays to Peace Villa expansion

Save Our Local Seniors (SONS) is speaking out alongside the City of Fort St. John about delays to the Peace Villa long-term care home expansion project by the B.C. provincial government.

(UPDATE) PRRD to consider $3M+ report for Blackfoot Regional Park upgrades

The Peace River Regional District has received a report for $3.37 million in upgrades to the Blackfoot Regional Park in Clayhurst.

Society reimagines Site C camp conversion after initial idea deemed ‘too complex and costly’

The North Wind Wellness Centre society is looking for support from the Peace River Regional District for its new proposal for converting the BC Hydro Site C workers' camp.

PRRD expands regional parks and recreation legislation

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has expanded the scope of its Regional Parks Service through a new bylaw.

Dawson Creek to champion mental healthcare access in NCLGA resolution

Dawson Creek is choosing to champion mental healthcare access in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association's 2026 annual general meeting.

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PRRD to talk wind energy at local government convention

The Peace River Regional District is raising concerns about wind energy projects in a resolution to the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) convention in May 2026.

$6.87M in roadworks projects approved for downtown Fort St. John

The City of Fort St. John has finalized two construction projects totalling $6.87 million for downtown road maintenance and rebuilding.

Setback for Nawican Friendship Centre as it seeks funding for celebration

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) denied an application by the Nawican Friendship Centre to provide $50,000 of funding for its $60,000 joint celebration in August, but said it would recommend alternative avenues.

Innergex moves forward with two Peace region wind energy projects

Innergex has updated the Peace River Regional District about the Stewart Creek and Bessie wind projects.

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City identifies $4.1M operations funding gap for new $185M pool

The City of Fort St. John council is brainstorming how to solve a $4.1 million operational funding gap for its new $185 million aquatic facility planned to go to a referendum in October.

Police mark ‘slight downward trend’ in Fort St. John crime

The Fort St. John RCMP detachment is reporting a "slight downward trend" in crime statistics and increased supports for the community of Tumbler Ridge in February 2026.

Artist render of a pool
$185M budget floated for Fort St. John replacement pool project

The City of Fort St. John has released concept sketches for the replacement pool, which is expected to cost approximately $185 million.

PRRD approves $130.81 million budget for hospital district

The Peace River Regional District has approved the regional hospital district's $130 million annual budget for 2026.

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