Warning of three new measles exposure locations identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has issued a warning that measles was present at three new times in Fort St. John.
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Court Report: November 24th to 28th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 24th to 28th.
‘We would just like this nightmare to end’: Mother’s appeal for information two years after son’s disappearance
Cole Hosack was reported missing early in 2024, after last being seen on December 31st, 2023 in Dawson Creek.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Silent vigil held for femicide victims, including Fort St. John woman
The Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter paid tribute to 15 women who were killed in B.C. in 2025, including Emily Ogden, a 24-year-old from Fort St. John.
MLA thanks doctor who came out of retirement to advise over Tumbler Ridge healthcare on-call cuts ‘crisis’
Peace River South’s MLA Larry Neufeld paid tribute to Dr Charles Helm, a doctor and paleontologist who has come out of retirement to fight the emergency room on-call hours cuts at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
(UPDATE) Court Report: November 17th to 21st
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 17th to 21st.
Energy company leads new MRI campaign with $1.5 million donation
Arc Resources is donating $1.5 million towards an MRI machine at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital - half of the $3 million needed.
MLA’s bill to repeal DRIPA dismissed after first reading
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Statute Repeal Act, brought by Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy, has been dismissed after its first reading in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia on November 19th.
Donate to fire hall, says family of firefighter thrown ’12 to 15′ feet into air by vehicle impact on highway
The family of a Dawson Creek firefighter critically injured on the highway, Captain Brooks Gower, have encouraged well-wishers to direct any donations to the Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable Society.
Fort St. John artist designs trophies for inaugural Filipino Music Awards
Fort St. John's Ovvian Castrillo-Hill designed the trophies for the inaugural Filipino Music Awards in 2025.
BC Emergency Health Services invites community to open recruitment event
The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hosting the open recruitment event at the Tumbler Ridge Town Hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Fort St. John towing company seeks nominations for free Christmas giveaway car
Highway 97 Towing and Mechanical is looking to give away a free 2010 Mazda 6 on December 15th to someone in need.
Patients, staff exposed to measles at Fort St. John ER again
Measles was present in the ER on November 4th from 7:10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on November 5th from midnight to 1 a.m.
(UPDATE) Court Report: November 10th to 14th
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between November 10th to 14th.
More than $25k bid wins quilt tribute at 2025 annual Be an Angel Gala in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation's Be an Angel Gala was held in 2025 on November 8th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Scammers pretend to be Northern Health in fake ‘hospital account’ texts
Northern Health said it has “become aware” people are receiving texts pretending to be about their ‘hospital account’ - but these are not from the health authority.
Lest we forget: Community gathers to pay tribute on Remembrance Day
Veterans in Fort St. John shared what Remembrance Day means to them after the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 102 parade and ceremony on November 11th, 2025.
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has warned people that measles was present at the Fort St. John Curling Club from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 2nd, 2025.
Video Watch Remembrance Day parade and ceremonies in Fort St. John
Communities all over Canada will pay tribute to fallen soldiers and celebrate the service of living veterans and active service members on Remembrance Day, November 11th. Tune in here to watch the ceremonies at the legion and cenotaph in Fort St. John in 2025.
