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Ed Hitchins

Ed Hitchins

A guy who found his calling later in life, Edward Hitchins is a professional storyteller with a colourful and extensive history.

Beginning his journey into journalism in 2012 at Seneca College, Edward also graduated from Humber College with an Advanced Diploma in Print and Broadcast Journalism in 2018.  After time off from his career and venturing into other vocations, he started his career proper in 2022 in Campbell River, B.C.

He looks forward to growing both as a reporter and as a human being while being posted in Fort St. John.

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Ed's Latest Articles

North Peace senior girls’ basketball team drop second provincial game

The North Peace Grizzlies were representing the North Zone at the 4A provincial basketball championship in Langley

Ultimate Fighting Championship honours Tumbler Ridge shooting victim at recent show

Maya Gebala, who was critically injured in the February 10th shooting in Tumbler Ridge was recently honoured by the UFC at an event in Houston, Texas.

Black History Month: Alaska Highway’s Sikanni Chief River Bridge built by black soldiers

Black soldiers from the US Army's 95th regiment needed just 84 hours to complete the original Sikanni Chief River Bridge in 1942.

BCHL’s Coquitlam Express honours Tumbler Ridge shooting victims with board memorial

The Coquitlam Express president and general manager said it "was the smallest gesture" to continue to honour the victims.

(UPDATED) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ‘temporarily closes’ for five days

The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has "temporarily closed" until March 2nd.

Local sushi restaurant drops Skip the Dishes as app option

Fort St. John restaurant MySushi has been owned by Tai Phan for around three years, and talked about his grievances with the Skip The Dishes mobile food delivery app.

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Registration and dates released for local endurance events

The Vertical Slam Ultimate Challenge and Sadownik Miles for Smiles races benefit local causes.

Crystal Cup finishes amid frigid temperatures on Charlie Lake

The Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge had 56 teams competing across all divisions this weekend on the surface of Charlie Lake.

Huskies get hard earned split of games against North Peace

The first two games of the NWJHL east/west division final had the Fort St. John Huskies lose game one in overtime before winning game two in an extra frame.

GoFundMe for other children of slain Tumbler Ridge mother collects more than $25,000

Amy Johann of Grande Prairie organized a GoFundMe for the children of Jennifer Strang, the mother who was killed by the Tumbler Ridge shooter on February 10th.

Dawson Creek ends drought ‘state of local emergency’ after water stores deemed enough for spring

Dawson Creek has ended its ‘state of local emergency’ (SOLE) because it believes its water stores from the Kiskatinaw River will last through spring 2026.

Huskies goaltender takes home top NWJHL award for second year in a row

Fort St. John Huskies goaltender Evan Baker won the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) goaltender of the year for the second time in a row for the 2025-26 season.

College to showcase renovations and learning programs at open house events

An Energy and Environment Expo, a mixer and an open house will take place at Northern Lights College's campus in Fort St. John on February 25th.

Huskies to open up second-round playoffs at home

Game one of the Fort St. John Huskies' second-round playoff series in the 2025-26 season takes place on Friday, February 20th.

Dawson Creek MMA gym’s seminars raise more than $2,500 for victims in Tumbler Ridge

MMA coach Evan Ollenberger of Dawson Creek's Legend Martial Arts Academy put on seminars featuring two veterans of the sport as a charity event to benefit the victims of the Tumbler Ridge school shooting.

Huskies edge Flyers to advance to NWJHL semi-finals

The Fort St. John Huskies beat the Fairview Flyers by a score of 4-3 in game five of the first-round Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) series.

Fort St. John speed skaters speak on Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Speed skaters Denny Morrison and Richard Stickel spoke about the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge on CBC Radio on February 13th.

Temporary classrooms coming for Tumbler Ridge Secondary students

The first of 14 units designed to temporarily replace Tumbler Ridge Secondary school will arrive this week.

Power outage cuts off 1,050 customers in Taylor

A power outage in Taylor should be resolved by 2 p.m. on February 16th, according to BC Hydro.

Environment Canada issues weather advisory for Peace Region

Heavy snowfall and blowing snow will last throughout Monday, with the worst snowfall happening Monday afternoon before tapering off Tuesday.

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