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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.
Ed's Latest Articles
Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup Festival to now include Tumbler Ridge
The Canada Celebrates World Cup Festival is in celebration of the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Canada, the United States and Mexico
Clean-up happening at Taylor Speedway
The clean-up is in anticipation of Taylor Speedway's 2026 season, which will start on May 22nd with the Babcock Memorial
Colour Run fundraisers to return to FSJ and Chetwynd
Both the Sunrise Rotary Club of Fort St. John and Chetwynd's Tansi Friendship Centre will host separate runs to end off the month of May.
‘Car-Jitsu’ takes the spotlight during Northern Combat Invitational’s doubleheader
Northern Combat Invitational 18 and 19 took place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort St. John on Saturday, May 9th.
5 year old hockey player is May’s Youth Athlete of the Month
Carson Beaugie is a hockey player who recently completed his first season with the Fort St. John Flyers' Timbits program.
Provincial government announces new secondary school to be built in Tumbler Ridge
The existing school was the site of a mass shooting in February in Tumbler Ridge.
Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet
The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'
Sustainability the theme as Baldonnel Elementary hosts annual Entrepreneurial Fair
Baldonnel Elementary School's young entrepreneur fair took place on Tuesday, May 5th.
Engineering student supports Ronald McDonald House with charity tournament
Third-year engineering student Hannah Searls will don the McElhanney team white colours at the consulting firm's annual sports charity tournament in Kelowna at the end of May.
‘Different kind of pressure’: Fort St. John’s MasterChef finalist prepares for opening of pop-up restaurant at Rootstock Ranch
Marianne Smeaton made it all the way to Masterchef Canada's Season eight finals.
Taylor’s Lone Wolf Golf Club preparing for busy summer season
The links style Lone Wolf Golf Course in Taylor can play as far as 7,140 yards.
Dawson Creek Sportsman’s Club hosts June archery tournament
The Midnight Sun 3-D archery competition will take place during the day starting Saturday, June 6th
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope High School Rodeo takes over Mother’s Day weekend
The two day Hudson's Hope High School Rodeo is an event on the BC High School Rodeo Association's calendar and takes place starting May 9th.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
(UPDATE) Baldonnel fire now listed as ‘under control’, according to BCWS
The four-hectare wildfire was reported during the evening of Saturday, May 2nd
South Peace Art Society preparing to take a look ‘Through the Looking Glass’ with 2026 art auction
The 43rd edition of the South Peace Art Society's auction is not only an auction, but a celebration of vibrant colours and creativity.
(UPDATE) Saulteau First Nations area wildfire being listed by BCWS as ‘being held’
The wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.
FSJ Disc Sport Club Spring Fling Tournament to kick off season
The Fort St. John Disc Sport Club has announced its 2026 Spring Fling tournament on May 9th at Toboggan Hill.
Taylor Speedway’s Babcock Memorial set to kick-off 2026 racing season
The races on May 22nd and 23rd honour Doug Babcock, who was a co-founder of the Taylor Speedway.



















