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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

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.

Canucks beat Flyers 11-3 to take stranglehold of first-round series

The loss means the Fort St. John Senior Flyers' have to win remaining games for their best-of-seven NPHL series

Lacrosse association holds drop-in sessions before start league

The Fort St. John Minor Lacrosse Association is holding free drop-in sessions on Tuesday and Thursday nights until the end of March 2026.

‘All of us are unified’: Premier, ministers visit Tumbler Ridge to address community after tragedy

B.C. Premier David Eby was joined by federal mininsters, B.C. MLAs and Tumbler Ridge's mayor in a press conference on February 11th after the mass shooting on February 10th.

‘Never think it could happen here’: Tumbler Ridge man tells of shock at victim count after deadly mass shooting

Kyle McKenzie, whose grandchild attends Tumbler Ridge Secondary School where the deadly shooting took place, recounted what he experienced on February 10th.

Pictures from Tumbler Ridge as community mourns eight victims of shooting

See the scene in Tumbler Ridge as the community reels from a deadly school shooting on February 10th, 2026.

(UPDATE) First suspect in Tumbler Ridge active shooting found dead as police work to confirm ‘number of victims’

A public alert has been issued for an 'active shooter' in Tumbler Ridge.

Construction company levied $29,000 fine by WorkSafeBC

Dawson Creek-based Carl Chandler Contracting/Celtic Construction has been fined $29,453.95 by WorkSafeBC.

Crystal Cup team registration deadline extended while organizers look for volunteers

Team registration for the Crystal Cup Pond Hockey Challenge 2026, which takes place from February 20th to 22nd on the frozen Charlie Lake north of Fort St. John, has been extended to February 13th.

Families, supporters pack North Peace Arena for the Huskies’ Moose Media Night

Moose Media Night took place during the Fort St. John Huskies first playoff game versus the Fairview Flyers on February 6th.

Boxing academy to send foursome to Alberta in search of provincial team slots

Fivestar Boxing Academy athletes will head to the Western Canadian Boxing Championships in Cochrane, Alberta from February 13th to 15th.

Huskies coach still positive despite series split heading into game three

The Fort St. John Huskies head coach, Todd Alexander, said it's the "first to three wins" now his team is tied 1-1 with the Fairview Flyers in the first round of the NWJHL playoffs.

‘Remarkable’: Society credits quick healing of bear burned near Dawson Creek to salve

NanoTess' NanoSALV has helped Valkyrie the black bear to heal the burns on her face and paws inflicted near Dawson Creek, according to the Northern Lights Wildlife Society.

Sweetheart of a fundraiser to be hosted for BC High School Rodeo Association

The BC High School Rodeo Association will hold a gala on February 14th in Fort St. John to raise funds for rodeo events.

Eighth-seeded Flyers look for upset in NPHL playoff series with Dawson Creek

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers will face the Dawson Creek Canucks in the 2025/26 playoffs.

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