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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

Unidentified female remains discovered in Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie RCMP have confirmed the discovery of human remains in the northwest of Grande Prairie. 

Applications open for Taylor Public Library Board

The District of Taylor has announced it is seeking applications to fill a pair of two-year positions on the Taylor Public Library Board.

B.C. Health Officer recommends flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The Office of the Provincial Health Officer is encouraging British Columbians to book their vaccinations to inoculate against the latest strains of influenza and variants of COVID-19.  

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Man arrested in Prince George murder investigation

A man in Prince George has been arrested and taken into RCMP custody in relation to a murder in July 2023.

Multiple brands of frozen waffles recalled across Canada due to bacteria

The Government of Canada has issued a recall for several brands of frozen waffles due to a possible bacterial contamination. 

Peace River region voting surges in 2024 Provincial Election

Ballots from across the province continue to be tallied for the 2024 Provincial General Election, and in the Peace River region, voter turnout rates were higher than they have been in the past two provincial elections. 

Restaurant’s Canada demands government action to curb business costs

Restaurant’s Canada is calling for political action to reduce operating costs for business owners and employees in the private employment sector. 

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Annual sewer fee changes announced for Charlie Lake, Kelly Lake, and Rolla

Residents in Charlie Lake, Kelly Lake, and Rolla are being alerted to upcoming changes to sewer system usage fees due to a new bylaw from the Peace River Regional District (PRRD). 

NDP and Conservatives tied as election vote counting continues

The 2024 Provincial General Election results are still being tallied, as the New Democratic Party and Conservative Party of B.C. remain tied.

RCMP appeal for information on missing hiker in Sikanni Chief area

The Northern Rockies RCMP are seeking the public’s help locating a missing hiker in the Fort Nelson Region. 

Larry Neufeld wins Peace River South

Peace River South’s Conservative Party candidate in the 2024 provincial election is expected to represent the area in the legislative assembly.

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Peace River Regional District to invest in wildfire protection

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) is moving forward with a grant application to complete work on a regional structure protection unit.

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Coastal GasLink Pipeline project update for Peace River region

The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) board of directors has received an update on a major pipeline project approaching fruition in the Peace River region. 

Fort St. John council grapples with choosing site for unhoused

The complexities of legislation relating to the unhoused continue to be discussed by the City of Fort St. John Council. 

Peace River North and South lead Northern BC in voter turnout

On the final day of advance voting for the 2024 Provincial General Election, Peace River North and Peace River South lead Northern B.C. in voter turnout. 

Fort St. John council supports hospital foundation’s Be an Angel campaign

The City of Fort St. John has proclaimed November Be an Angel month in support of the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation’s annual Be an Angel fundraising campaign. 

Dan Davies talks government experience on This Week in the Peace

Two of the three politicians running in Peace River North during the 2024 Provincial General Election appeared on this week’s episode of This Week in the Peace to talk about their political goals. 

Jordan Kealy highlights Conservative goals on This Week in the Peace

The Conservative candidate for Peace River North joined Steve Berard on the latest episode of This Week and the Peace to talk about his politics.

Encampment fire in Fort St. John under investigation

An encampment fire is being cleaned up in the City of Fort St. John as investigations continue. 

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Water usage spike in Fort Nelson Region prompts warning

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued a water usage warning in the Fort Nelson Region. 

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