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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

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.

Blueberry River First Nations releases election results

Sherry Dominic is the new Chief of Blueberry River First Nations, and a new council has been appointed, after an election in January 2026.

Huskies youth tickets free of charge for next game courtesy of energy company

Tourmaline Oil will pay for youth up to 18 years of age to watch the Fort St. John Huskies game against the North Peace Navigators on January 18th, 2026.

Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’

Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.

‘She was a light’: Family, friends and loved ones gather at vigil to remember teen who passed

Lexi Waldie Siemens took her own life during the 2025-26 holiday season. Supporters paid tribute to her at a vigil on January 13th, 2026.

Fort St. John Friendship Society appoints new executive director

Jolene van Wieringen will replace Todd Morrow as executive director of the Fort St. John Friendship Society, with her first day on January 19th.

Burns ‘smaller’ on Valkyrie the Dawson Creek rescue bear as society eyes springtime release

The Northern Lights Wildlife Society took bearcub Valkyrie in after it was rescued near 188 Road in late December 2025.

Nominations open for North Peace Arena as Kraft Hockeyville launches 2026 competition

The North Peace Arena, alongside ice rinks around Canada, could win $250,000 in upgrades in the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 competition - but it needs nominations from the community.

Lexi Waldie Siemens passed away over the 2025-26 holiday break. (Submitted by Elisha Waldie)
Vigil honouring late teenage girl to go ahead in Hudson’s Hope

A candlelight vigil memorial for Lexi Waldie Siemens, who passed away over the 2025-26 holiday break, will take place on Tuesday, January 13th.

Youth group gives teens a chance to connect, says society in wake of tragedies

The Fort St. John Friendship Society is promoting the Miyo'sen Youth Group, which means 'good' in Cree, after the deaths of two youths in Fort St. John.

Fort St. John Senior Flyers prevail in nail-biter versus Fox Creek

The Fort St. John Senior Flyers have won two games in a row in 2026, for a record of 3-7 in the 2025-26 North Peace Hockey League (NPHL) season.

‘I just want to make this province better’: Conservative leadership hopeful visits Fort St. John on campaign tour

Yuri Fulmer, a Conservative Party of B.C. candidate, came to Fort St. John on Monday, January 12th.

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