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Ed Hitchins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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.

Edward was attracted to the position of Indigenous Voices reporter with Energeticcity as a challenge.  Having not been around First Nations for the majority of his life, he hopes to learn about their culture through meaningful conversations while properly telling their stories. 

In a way, he hopes this position will allow both himself and Energeticcity to grow as a collective unit as his career moves forward and evolves into the next step.

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

This reporting position has been funded by the Government of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

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Ed Hitchins,'s Latest Articles

Local skaters headed to National Long Track speed skating championships

The chance to compete in the World Cup and Winter Olympics will be on the line for long track speed skaters at Calgary's Olympic Oval, including a foursome from Fort St. John's Speed Skating Club

‘Everyone is being included’: Local caterer praises funding for black entrepreneurs

Originally from Nigeria, entrepreneur Oluchi Eguzozie founded A Taste of Africa catering service earlier this year, showcasing Nigerian cuisine to the Peace Region.

Peace River organizations receives part of $5 million from province

The Fort St. John Association for Community Living, Dawson Creek Society for Community Living, Blueberry River First Nations and the Peace River Regional District received funds for various community projects through the Northern Healthy Communities Fund

BC General Employees’ Union Strike adds BC Wildfire Service to picket lines

The BC General Employees' Union Strike began after Labour Day weekend, now involving various departments and industries within the province.

Indigenous family services organization seeks funds for youth conference

Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society has sent youth to the Gathering our Voices Conference since at least 2018.

‘Reigniting conversations’: Family services society Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona hosts open house and annual general meeting

The Nenan Dane Zaa Deh Zona family services society hosted an open house and annual general meeting on October 15th.

Fort St. John bull rider heading down under for PBR Australia finals

Jake Gardner, a native of Fort St. John currently living in Alberta, has earned $48,416 from PBR Canada events in 2025.

North Bound Bulls event returns to Chetwynd

The second annual North Bound Bulls event will take place on Saturday, October 25th at Chetwynd's Pine Valley Exhibition Park.

The grey ghost: could Greyhound Service come back to Fort St. John?

Greyhound bus service first surfaced in Northeast B.C. with a route from Dawson Creek to Whitehorse starting in 1943.

Flyers’ fall in NPHL opener versus Valleyview

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers lost to the Valleyview Jets in North Peace Hockey League action, despite an early lead.

Weekend games see Huskies win streak continue

The Fort St. John Huskies have not tasted defeat since a pair of losses to the La Crete Lumber Barons in early October.

Treaty 8 mural celebrating Dane-zaa culture completed in Fort St. John

The finished mural is located on Treaty 8 Tribal Association's Fort St. John office.

‘We’re a sports community’: Memories of Pomeroy Sport Centre as it reaches 15-year anniversary

Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre - one of only three Olympic speed skating ovals in Canada - opened in 2010.

The BCGEU strike in Fort St. John on September 9th. (Ed Hitchins, Energeticcity.ca)
BCGEU, provincial government agree to non-binding mediation

The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and B.C.'s Ministry of Finance agreed to the mediation to end an dispute which has seen striking since the end of the Labour Day long weekend.

Young hoopsters head to Edmonton basketball tournament

Teams from FSJ Flight Basketball will participate in the Good Hoops Fall Classic beginning Friday, October 17th in Edmonton.

PRFN community engagement urban reserve in FSJ
Prophet River First Nation collects input on future Fort St. John urban reserve

Prophet River First Nation held community engagement events for PRFN members, Elders and the general public in Fort St. John on October 14th and 15th.

Hope Truck fundraiser 2025
‘Breathtaking’: Hope Truck fundraiser raises $151,000 for communities

The Hope Truck fundraiser in 2025 benefitted youth in Tumbler Ridge and Chetwynd as well as Saulteau and West Moberly First Nations.

Huskies goaltender rides hot starts to NWJHL’s top star of the week

Huskies goaltender Evan Baker was named the Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League's first star of the week for the games on October 8th, 10th and 11th, during which he earned his first shutout of the season.

David Laboucan Harvey
Dawson Creek RCMP issue new appeal for missing Indigenous teenager

David Todd Laboucan Harvey was last seen on Friday, October 10th in Dawson Creek.

Picketing Strike workers at Fort St. John main post office.
No end scheduled for postal service strike in Fort St. John, union rep says

Postal workers in the Peace region, including in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, are among the first to participate in strikes amid the ongoing struggle between the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and Canada Post.

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