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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

Northern Rockies CAO to retire after 17 years with municipality

Scott Barry, who has held a variety of roles before his current post of chief administrative officer, is planning to retire from the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality in October 2026.

Standing ovation for grappler who used NCI 17 victory speech to talk mental health after father’s passing

NCI 17 showcased the latest and best of the north's up-and-coming Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) practitioners before a sell-out crowd at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort St. John on January 24th.

Fort St. John Huskies’ win streak over after loss to Lumber Barons

The La Crete Lumber Barons beat the Fort St. John Huskies by a score of 5-2 on Saturday, January 24th in Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League (NWJHL) action.

Vancouver-based wildlife group files report after bear cub burned near Dawson Creek

The Fur-Bearers said it contacted B.C.’s Natural Resource Officer Service in December 2025 surrounding the incident involving Valkyrie, a black bear who was found badly burned near Dawson Creek.

Flyers downed by rival Canucks despite player tying club goal record

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers loss to the Dawson Creek Canucks keep them in eighth place in the nine-team North Peace Hockey League (NPHL).

Peace Fusion Dance Company returns with season nine showcase

Peace Fusion Dance Company is a troupe made up several clubs in the Peace region. It its set to host its season nine showcase on January 23rd at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Boy, 10, who funded soccer travel with bottle drives offered sponsorship

Josiah Ojokojo, a 10-year-old soccer player in Fort St. John, received a $1,500 sponsorship from Sage Creek Oilfield Services through its Youth in Sports program.

Several Huskies players in contention for NWJHL season awards

Five Huskies have a chance to win in award categories from the NWJHL, including for most valuable, best goalie, best defenceman, rookie of the year and most gentlemanly player.

(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: You want me to be a chili judge?

Energeticcity.ca reporter Ed Hitchins was a judge at Hudson's Hope Chili Cook-Off competition in 2025.

(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed – Ribfest edition: A tale of beef briskets and fried Oreos

Ribfest took place from July 11th to 13th in Fort St. John at Centennial Park, offering ribs, sausages, beef brisket and more.

(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed samples international dishes without having to charter jet at food festival

FSJ Eats with Ed sampled dishes from Jamaica, Jordan and Ukraine at the Taste of Fort St. John International Food Festival 2025.

(Opinion) FSJ Eats with Ed: Cultural celebrations offer eclectic and unique choices

International-centric events take centre stage in Fort St. John, with Igbo Day and Philippines Independence Day giving Ed Hitchins an opportunity to rate new dishes on his Ed-o-metre.

FSJ Eats with Ed: Totem Mall’s Prinkle fried chicken review

Prinkle Chicken opened in Totem Mall in Fort St. John last week, with 20 variations of sauce for Korean fried chicken.

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