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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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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.

Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds at the Fort St. John International Air Show 2025. (Allen MacMillan)
Volunteer shortage pauses 2027 Fort St. John Air Show

The 2027 Fort St. John Air Show has been cancelled due to a shortage of volunteers.

Number 2276 PPCLI Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps marching at the Remembrance Day parade. (Jordan Prentice)
FSJ Army Cadets selling tickets for Father’s Day raffle

The FSJ Army Cadets will be hosting a Father's Day raffle until June 17th.

Temporary closure scheduled for Buick Water Station

The Buick Water Station, one of the five water stations run by the PRRD will experience a service disruption from May 26th to 28th.

Ford issues recall for select models due to windshield wiper manufacturing issue

Ford has issued a recall due to manufacturing issues with windshield wipers in select models from 2021 to 2023.

Peace River North MLA, B.C. Conservative leadership candidate host virtual town hall

Jordan Kealy and Kerry-Lynne Findlay will be co-hosting a virtual town hall on May 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Taylor Bridge maintenance
Taylor Bridge annual maintenance scheduled till end of June

The Taylor Bridge will undergo annual maintenance from May 25th, lasting through the end of June, reducing traffic to a single alternating lane.

Peace River Regional District launches 2026 FireSmart Campaign

The PRRD has launched it's 2026 FireSmart campaign, aimed at provide opportunities for residents to reduce wildfire risks and protect their homes.

Northeast B.C. players eligible for PWHL draft

Two hockey players from Northeast B.C. are eligible for next month's PWHL draft.

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