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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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North America Fire Rescue hosting training sessions in Chetwynd

Residents of Chetwynd will have the chance to attend a pair of wildfire training sessions in June.

Road work causing two-hour delays on Taylor Hill 

Road maintenance is causing delays on South Taylor Hill.

Water suspension lifted for select tributaries in peace region

Select tributaries in three rivers in the Peace River region are now open.

The Peace River Regional District building in Dawson Creek. (PRRD)
Peace River Regional District votes to approve increase to Seniors Aging in Places fees

The Peace River Regional District has approved a bylaw to increase Seniors Aging in Places fees.

Minimum wage increasing in British Columbia starting June 1st

Minimum wage will be increasing to $18.25 per hour in British Columbia, effective June 1st.

Dawson Creek reverts to stage one water conservation measures 

The City of Dawson Creek has announced it will be reverting to stage one conservation measures.

Joint rescue of injured ATV rider conducted near Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge Search and Rescue, in partnership with NPSAR and Bailey Helicopters rescued an injured ATV rider on May 23rd.

The Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre
‘The room was packed:’ residents talk youth support at Mental Health Conference

The City of Fort St. John recently held a mental health conference to discuss support for youth.

Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce to host governance leadership session

The Fort St. John & District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a governance leadership session in June.

New flight care paramedics improve access to medical care 

The introduction of two new flight care paramedic designation will help patients across the province receive quicker access to medical care.

New BC Hydro program will help lower bills and reduce energy use, says provincial government

BC Hydro has launched Power Smart 2.0, calling it the largest-ever conservation program.

Preschool closes as province commits $5M to childcare spaces

Hoot and Howl Preschool in Fort St. John will be shutting down due to low enrolment on June 30th.

Recycle-It hosting 2026 Free Stuff Weekend

Residents in Fort St. John will be able to get rid of their unwanted household items while searching for free stuff thanks to Free Stuff Weekend

Fort St. John RCMP arrest seven in drug and firearm seizure

Seven people have been arrested following the execution of a search warrant by Fort St. John RCMP.

The FSJ Medical Clinic building from the outside, brick building with many mirrored windows.
Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic nixes walk-in services

Effective July 1st, the Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic will not offer walk-in clinic services.

Funding for Dawson Creek medical accommodation set to be discontinued

Bultery's House in Dawson Creek is set to have its funding discontinued in December 2026.

A blue sign that reads Prince George
B.C. Conservatives call for update on Northern B.C. involuntary care facility

The Conservative Party of British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to provide an update on a proposed Prince George involuntary care facility.

BC residents can now receive text and email cancer screening updates

BC Residents will now be able to receive cancer screening updates directly to their devices via text and email.

Beards Brewing hosts ‘Pints for Pets’ fundraiser to support animal rescue

Beard's Brewing Company's will be hosting a Pints for Pets fundraiser in support on On Our Way Home Animal Rescue Society on May 21st.

Expansion project delaying shipping and receiving of core from Fort St. John

The core facility in Fort St. John will be unable to ship or receive core due to a warehouse expansion, BCER said.

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