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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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City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal

The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.

Peace River North MLA endorses B.C. Conservative leadership candidate

Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has announced his support for Conservative Party of British Columbia leader candidate Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Load restrictions now in force across Peace region

Peace region drivers will have to adjust their loads accordingly due to a new set of restrictions imposed by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

Tickets sold out for Fort St. John’s 2026 Firefighters Charity Ball

Tickets for the 2026 Firefighters Charity ball are now sold out, according to the Fort St. John Firefighters Charitable Society.

Natural gas supply, water security, mining and more to be on table at energy conference

Energy professionals will be gathering in Fort St. John in April for the Creating Energy Conference at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.

Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John

Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.

Side view of an RCMP cruiser.
Tumbler Ridge RCMP dispel rumours around 20 seized firearms

Tumbler Ridge RCMP officers have destroyed 20 seized firearms as part of a routine operation. They are not related to the mass shooting in February.

Session on understanding youth trauma to be held in Tumbler Ridge

Safer Schools Together, in partnership with BC Childrens Hospital's Mental Compass, will be hosting the youth trauma support session on April 1st, 2026.

Fort St. John secures $50K grant to host FIFA World Cup events

The City of Fort St. John will be hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 events, paid for using a grant of $50,000 from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.

Seniors treated by Northern Health faced long surgical wait times, report finds

The wait times for seniors needing key surgeries from Northern Health in 2024/25 have been revealed, according to a report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate B.C.

Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John

Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.

Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire

Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.

Fire retardent being dropped onto the Fish Creek Community Forest wildfire. (Darren Hart)
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment

Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.

‘Really concerned’: Northeast B.C. farmers talk snowmelt, drought, gas prices and fertilizer shortages

Farmers in northeast B.C. are considering rising gas prices and continued drought conditions as spring nears in 2026.

Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’

North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.

Last meeting for Golata Creek community to voice opinions on new space

Golata Creek residents will have an opportunity to discuss a series of proposals for the site of the former Golata Creek Community Hall.

(UPDATE) Local Conservative association prepares to support new candidate selection with AGM

The B.C. Conservative Peace River North Riding Association will be hosting the open AGM on April 11th, 2026.

BC Grain Producers Association president talks ALC staffing cuts ‘concern’

The BC Grain Producers Association's president has spoken out against the decision to slash more than 40 Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) staffing positions.

Seller pulls property from market to help family displaced by Arras house fire find new home

A family whose Arras log house burnt down in March 2026 have found a suitable new home with the help of a former Dawson Creek resident.

Close-up image of a Fort St. John RCMP pick up truck.
Fort St. John RCMP warn drivers to move for emergency vehicles or face fines, points

Fort St. John RCMP officers ave warned drivers to slow down and stop for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles.

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