Author 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. Advertisement Ethan's Latest Articles B.C. Government invites local governments to information session on strengthening economy By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 3, 2026 Look West is a plan developed the B.C. Government to build major projects faster, create good jobs and strengthen the economy. Lower Mainland man pleads guilty to illegally killing moose near Fort Nelson By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 2, 2026 A Lower Mainland man has plead guilty to illegally killing a moose. BC SPCA raises concerns regarding Dawson Creek contract termination By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 2, 2026 The BC SPCA is raising concerns regarding a decision impacting municipal animal control services by the City of Dawson Creek District of Taylor to investigate public concerns over train horn volume By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 2, 2026 The District of Taylor is taking steps to investigate public concern around train horn volume. MLA invites Old Fort residents impacted by landslide to town hall By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 MLA Jordan Kealy is inviting residents to a town hall focused on the Old Fort landslide. Northeast Accessibility Committee member working to end stigma around the low-vision community By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 Fort St. John resident Edwina Nearhood is doing her part to break down stigmas surrounding the low vision community. 2026 limited-entry hunting draw includes regulation updates in peace region By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 Applications for the 2026 limited-entry hunting draw are now open for hunters across the province. (UPDATE) ‘She really does care’: Peace River North MLA weighs in on new B.C. Conservative leader By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 MLA Jordan Kealy spoke on his reaction to Kerry Lynne Findlay being named leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. Tumbler Ridge seeking interest from local organizations ahead of FIFA 2026 celebration By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 The District of Tumbler Ridge is seeking interest from local organizations for an upcoming FIFA 2026 celebration event BC to collect feedback on future of childcare via survey By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 Suicide prevention vehicle making trips around Fort St. John By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● June 1, 2026 A suicide-prevention themed vehicle is hitting the roads this summer in Fort St. John. Youth in Northern Health report highest percentage of trying alcohol in province in 2023 By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 30, 2026 Youth in Northern Health have reported the highest percentage of trying alcohol, according to statistics from 2023. Hudson’s Hope RCMP warn residents after recent seniors scams By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 29, 2026 Hudson's Hope RCMP are warning the public after two recent 'grandparent scam' attempts targeting seniors. Dawson Creek set to end municipal animal control services By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 29, 2026 The City of Dawson Creek has announced it will be ending it's agreement with the BCSPCA for municipal animal control services, starting December 1st. Dawson Creek, Chetwynd airports see upgrades via provincial grant By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 28, 2026 The Dawson Creek and Chetwynd airports are among 18 airports in British Columbia which received funding from the B.C. Air Access Program. Fort St. John Car Culture president talks season opener By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 28, 2026 Fort St. John Car Culture will be hosting it's season opener on May 30th in Taylor. Lake View Credit Union donates $100,000 to Dawson Creek MRI Campaign By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 28, 2026 Lake View Credit Union has donated $100,000 to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation. Canada Armed Forces conducting training exercise in Dawson Creek By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 27, 2026 The Canadian Armed Forces is conducting training in the City of Dawson Creek. Hudson’s Hope mayor presented with Lifetime Achievement Award By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 27, 2026 Travous Quibell, mayor of Hudson's Hope, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the North Central Local Government Association AGM. Soulfire Tattoo Studio raises $2,600 for Inclusion Collective project By Ethan Van Dop ● News ● May 27, 2026 Soulfire Tattoo Studio in Fort St. John donated $2,600 to Saplings Mental Health Services thanks to a flash sale. Posts pagination Previous 1 2 3 … 12 Next