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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

Fort St. John colon cancer survivor supports call to lower age requirement for screening

A Fort St. John woman who overcame colon cancer, Denise Christie, says she supports expanded early detection screening programs across the country amid Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March.

Dawson Creek roofing business fined $5,000 by WorkSafeBC, company appeals decision

WorkSafeBC has fined a Dawson Creek roofing company, Raptor Mountain Roofing, $5,000 after its workers allegedly failed to use sufficient safety equipment while on an active job site. Raptor says the decision is under review.

Key liquefaction module delivered to LNG facility in Squamish

The latest key module has been delivered to the site of a Woodfibre LNG facility in Squamish, British Columbia.

Fort St. John family praises life-saving treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital for baby Bensyn

A Fort St. John family has returned home after an extended stay at B.C. Children's Hospital in Vancouver for baby Bensyn Buck, who received life-saving care. They have told their story as the hospital launches its Choices Lottery to fundraise for healthcare research.

Canadian energy companies hail merger as opportunity to ‘enhance delivery of safe, reliable, efficient services’

Canadian energy companies - Step and Sanjel Energy Services- have merged in hopes of providing more streamlined service to western Canada.

Former Save-On-Foods boss turned B.C. Conservative leadership candidate speaks priorities during Fort St. John visit

B.C. Conservative leadership candidate Darrell Jones spoke about the cost of living, housing, bail reform and more when he visited Fort St. John on March 9th.

Fort St. John city salt truck driver involved in crash and issued ticket after allegedly running red light

A City of Fort St. John salt truck was involved in a crash after allegedly running a red light at the intersection of 100th Street and 100th Avenue on March 8th.

Moose FM radiothon raises $15,000 for Skye’s Place

Moose FM raised $15,000 at March 6th's radiothon invite. The funds from the event will be donated to the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society's Skye's Place.

B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case

Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.

Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital

The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update

Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.

Residents get opportunity to talk local issues at community meeting series with PRRD

Peace River Regional District (PRRD) electoral area D director Leonard Hiebert is hosting a series of meetings for local residents starting March 23rd and ending April 1st across northeast B.C.

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