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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

First Nations clinic steps up as sponsor for masquerade ball

The Chetwynd and District Hospital Foundation's sponsors for the 2026 Masquerade Ball include the South Peace First Nations Primary Care Clinic, Tourmaline Oil and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.

Fort St. John RCMP officers promote Indigenous policing amid northern recruitment initiative

Fort St. John police officers - Constable Caitlyn Rissanen and Constable Chad Neustaeter - had the chance to promote the Indigenous Policing Service Program during Prince George Cougars' games between January 23rd to 25th as part of the RCMP's Northern Recruitment Initiative.

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First Nation seeks members’ input on community and reparations plans

A dinner and engagement meeting for Fort Nelson First Nation members to discuss its community and Four Pillars plans is slated for February 4th.

New proposals could see limited return of caribou hunting to northern B.C.

A consultation on B.C. government proposals to see the caribou hunt return to the Peace region on a limited basis is open until mid-February 2026.

Man arrested after shots reportedly fired at Fort Nelson home

A reported incident involving shots being fired at a residence in Fort Nelson First Nation on January 18th has led to a man's arrest.

Premier touts further progress on Consensus Document with First Nations

B.C. Premier David Eby told attendees at Prince George's B.C. Natural Resources Forum that signings were made in relation to the Consensus Document signed by Treaty 8 First Nations.

First Nation to host ‘day of connection, inspiration, community’ at women’s wellness event

Prophet River First Nation's Women's Winter Wellness event on January 23rd will feature workshops and speakers dedicated to self-care, self-regulation, creativity and connection.

First Nation to celebrate ribbon skirts and Indigenous culture with fashion show and market

The event on January 31st, with ribbon skirts at the centre, is being run to showcase Indigenous culture and fashion at Saulteau First Nations' Cultural Centre.

January’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month is ‘proud’ of passing Indigenous roots onto next generation

Desirae Bedell, a member of Beaver First Nation in Northern Alberta and an Indigenous student support worker in the Energetic Learning Campus, is January's Pita Pit Teacher of the Month.

Hudson’s Hope spring festival to celebrate ‘community’s roots and heritage’

Frontier Fest, celebrating the historical significance of industry, the Indigenous community and pioneers, will return to Hudson's Hope for a three-day event in March 2026.

U-15 hockey club game raises awareness of suicide prevention

The Chetwynd Giants U-15 squad donned purple tape on their sticks for their January 17th game against the Fairview Flyers in a show of support for mental health and suicide prevention.

Tse’k’wa cave to welcome families for campfire event as part of Family Literacy Week

Tse'k'wa National Historic Site will hold a campfire event on January 30th as part of its 'Unplug and Play' Family Literacy Week 2026 with the Fort St. John Literacy Society.

(UPDATE) Live-streamed event to explore history and discoveries at Charlie Lake’s Tse’k’wa cave

The live stream about the Tse'k'wa National Historic Site will happen at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in Prince George on January 22nd, hosted by Dr. Farid Rahemtulla and Richard Gilbert.

Local athletes compete among province’s best at B.C. long track speed skating championships

Speed skating's BC Long Track Championships took place on January 17th and 18th at the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Fort St. John Huskies ‘focused’ as playoffs near while team enjoy nine-game winning streak

The Fort St. John Huskies had a weekend sweep of victories in the North West Junior Hockey League on January 16th, 17th and 18th, 2026.

Fort St. John boy, 10, funds soccer dreams with bottle drives

At just 10 years old, Josiah Ojokojo has been collecting bottles to appear in soccer tournaments throughout his season - and has been doing so since he was six.

(UPDATE) ‘Tremendous loss’: Fire engulfs ‘multi-use building’ on Blueberry River First Nations Reserve

The fire broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning, January 17th at Blueberry River First Nations (BRFN).

Flyers lose to Canucks in NPHL make-up game

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers' loss to the Dawson Creek Canucks on January 15th was the team's eighth of the NPHL season.

(UPDATE) Energy regulator to change application forms for permits related to Blueberry River territory

Project proposals regarding work being done in northeast B.C. will all be completed using the new system by April 2026, says the BC Energy Regulator.

Arctic Echoes concert to celebrate ‘magic of the north’ in Fort St. John

The Arctic Echoes concert, dedicated to choral music inspired by "winter landscapes, stillness and the magic of the north," will be performed by the Northern Lights Choral Society at the North Peace Cultural Centre on January 19th.

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