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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

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NLC, Doig River First Nation host language revitalization event in Fort St. John

“The Reawakening of our Language Gathering” was organized through a partnership between NLC and Doig River First Nation and took two months to plan and implement from conception to completion.

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Commercial vehicle weight limit in effect as of Thursday

Weight limits for commercial vehicles are now in effect for roadways in the Peace region, as of March 14th. 

OK Tire manager urges public awareness for stolen items for sale online

OK Tire manager Robert Sapp is urging public awareness on the potential for stolen items posted for sale on online classifieds.

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Fort St. John police bust six in home drug store raid

Police seized approximately five ounces of cocaine, meth and magic mushrooms were seized, along with multiple pill bottles containing dilaudids and hydromorphone pills, cartons of unstamped tobacco and a firearm.

City advising residents of tree clearing work in parks

Tree clearing work will occur in Centennial, Mathews, and Toboggan Hill Parks, as well as the Garrison Trail and the Fish Creek Community Forest.

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Doig River First Nation implements helper vests to support Elders during language revitalization event

Doig River First Nation (DRFN) has implemented helper vests for its language revitalization event at Northern Lights College to support Elders.

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Better at Home receives $22,625 donation during 100 Women Who Care event

Event empowers charities twice a year

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Fort Nelson First Nation debuts in prestigious Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament this weekend

This is the first year that the First Nation has sent a team to compete in the championship, according to FNFN athletic director Cedar Welchin.

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Report of person with firearm triggers heavy police presence in Fort St. John

The RCMP was responding to reports of a man with a firearm on 87th Street.

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North Peace SPCA reopens doors to public at new location

The local organization’s former facility was closed in 2022 because it was deemed unsafe for use. Having found a new location in the fall of 2023, construction issues had delayed its opening.

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Baldonnel Elementary students showcase creations at entrepreneur fair on March 13th

10% of profits from the entrepreneur fair will go toward charitable causes

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Watt’s Irish School of Dance set for St. Paddy’s Day 5k

The run starts at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park

Hudson's Hope water delay
UPDATE: Water service interruption scheduled in Hudson’s Hope

Detours will be available throughout the day.

Grow our own
NPSS students gain insight into local career opportunities at ‘Grow our Own’ event

The event, hosted by the Urban Systems Foundation, gave 33 North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) students the chance to rub shoulders with professionals in Fort St. John. 

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Cuts for Cans collects 800 pounds of food for Salvation Army

The donations showed the community’s “heart,” says the executive director of the Salvation Army

Solar eclipse on April 8th won’t be fully visible in Fort St. John

Peace region residents will only be able to catch a glimpse of April 8th’s solar eclipse, according to astronomy educator Gary Boyle.

Prophet River First Nation launches Beaver language campaign on Facebook

Prophet River First Nation has launched a social media campaign displaying a “word of the day” on Facebook.

Dawson Creek RCMP warn against leaving running cars unattended

Police are asking residents not to leave their vehicles unattended while they are running.

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Fort Nelson Literacy Society assisting Prophet River First Nation with water settlement claims

The Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society is heading to Prophet River First Nation on March 7th to help out before the deadline for claims to be submitted later the same day.

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Celebrate International Women’s Day with free swim event in Fort St. John

The city is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8th by inviting local ladies for a free swim at the North Peace Leisure Pool.

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