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Ethan Van Dop

Ethan Van Dop

Ethan Van Dop joined the Energeticcity.ca team as a general assignment reporter in March 2026.

Prior to moving up to Fort St. John, Ethan studied broadcast and online journalism at the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

In his spare time, Ethan enjoys watching the Vancouver Canucks and hanging out with his two golden doodles.

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Ethan's Latest Articles

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Trican Well Service employees involved in rollover bus crash

A bus involved in a rollover crash on Highway 672 has been confirmed to belong to Trican Well Service, a company with ties to Fort St. John

New BC Hydro recreation site opens in Hudson’s Hope

The D.A. Thomas Recreation Site in Hudson's Hope has officially opened ahead of the May long weekend, according to BC Hydro.

BC Hydro awards electricity purchase agreements for three northern B.C. projects

BC Hydro has announced electricity purchase agreement for four renewable energy projects, including three in Northern B.C.

Hydrologist reports fastest B.C. snow melt on average in 40 years

The province is on average trending towards it's fastest melt since May 1st in over 40 years, according to a Hydrologist.

Montney resident participating in Super Mom contest 

Tyffany Anstiss, a mother of three and cancer fighter, is hoping to win $20,000 and a family vacation.

BCWS to conduct prescribed burn in Tumbler Ridge

BCWS will be conducting a prescribed burn in Tumbler Ridge around May 14th, 2026.

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(UPDATE) BC Highway Patrol talks Slow Down and Move Over Campaign

BC Highway Patrol has released statistics from last month's Slow Down and Move Over Campaign.

May marks Motorcycle Awareness Month

The BC Highway Patrol said officers across the province will be conducting extra enforcement during the month of May.

Warehouse One stores set to close in Canada

Warehouse One stores across the country, including in Fort St. John, are set to permanently close.

Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation receives donation to MRI Campaign

The Clear Picture Campaign towards an MRI has raised 91 percent of its goal for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital.

Duncan Cran Educational Assistant named Pita Pit Teacher of the Month

Emma Rudge, an Educational Assistant at Duncan Cran Elementary has been named Pita Pit's Teacher of the Month for May.

Western Community Foundation to host National Walk for Safe Places in Dawson Creek

The Western Financial Group Community Foundation will be hosting a "National Walk for Safe Places" in Dawson Creek this month.

FSJ Councillor says 2026 Census important for city planning

The deadline to complete the 2026 Census is Tuesday, May 12th, 2026.

Sevynn Spirits Healing Society to host Beatton River cleanup, community day

A Beatton River cleanup will be taking place on May 30th, 2026, at the Beatton River Campgrounds.

FSJ franchisee says community support was ‘unbelievable’ for McHappy Day

McHappy Day in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek raised over $30,000.

Fort St. John Museum offering free admission for International Museum Day

The Fort St. John North Peace Museum will be offering free admission for International Museum Day.

BC Wildfire Service warns dangers of AI-generated images

The BC Wildfire Service is warning the public about the dangers of AI-generated wildfire images.

Fort St. John RCMP reminding public of rules for off-road vehicles

Fort St. John RCMP are reminding the public about the rules around off-road vehicles

SpaceX mission causes unknown light over Fort St. John

Residents in Fort St. John were left questioning the appearance of a bright light in the sky on May 5th, 2026.

BC Beef Day 2026 celebrates B.C. beef producers

Members of the BC Beef industry travelled to Victoria for BC Beef Day on May 5th, 2026.

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