‘Kind and gentle soul’ killed in Charlie Lake remembered by family for ‘smile and joy’
Gurkirat Singh Manocha passed away on March 13th, 2026, after succumbing to serious injuries following an 'altercation' in Charlie Lake.
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BCER reworks fees, levies to be paid by major energy and LNG projects
The amount of fees, levies and securities that some major LNG and energy project permit holders must pay to the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) has been changed.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closed for 10th time since late February
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has closed for the 10th time since February 24th, and should be back open after the weekend, on March 30th at 8.30 a.m.
Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97 and Pine Pass
Environment Canada has issued a 'yellow' snowfall warning for Highway 97 and the Pine Pass, which might receive up to 15cm of snow overnight from March 26th to 27th.
Thieves target Fort St. John pizza restaurant for fourth time, leave with cash and vacuum
Thieves reportedly stole the cash register and a vacuum from Fort St. John's Olio’s Pizzeria on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.
Power outages in Peace region to affect more than 200 customers
BC Hydro has planned several outages in Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and Fort Nelson between March 29th and 31st, and they are scheduled to impact more than 200 BC Hydro customers.
New agreement moves Coastal GasLink pipeline project closer to second phase
TC Energy has reportedly signed agreements with LNG Canada to expand its Coastal GasLink pipeline.
MP recounts heroism of girl, 12, who passed last message of Tumbler Ridge victim onto his parents
Conservative MP Bob Zimmer called 12-year-old Christina a "hero" after she tried to protect two of her classmates during the Tumbler Ridge school shooting in February 2026.
Dawson Creek reopens warming centre as cold snap persists
The warming centre in Dawson Creek, being operated by the Nawican Friendship Centre, will be open 24/7 until March 27th.
Complications delay Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s prosthetic skull surgery
Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim Maya Gebala was set to have her fourth surgery, for a prosthetic skull, but it did not go ahead due to complications.
Sport centre’s track, play structure and more to close for maintenance and events
Some amenities at Fort St. John's Pomeroy Sport Centre will be unavailable over the next few weeks starting on March 26th.
Fort St. John Arts Council’s annual auction raises $30K for new ‘hub’
Fort St. John Arts Council's 40th annual Art Auction, held on March 7th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre, raised $30K for its "art hub."
Fundraiser to pay off student loan of Charlie Lake ‘altercation’ victim raises more than $12K
The cousin of Gurkirat Singh Manocha, who was killed in Charlie Lake on March 13th, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay Manocha's student loans.
‘Unexpected staffing shortage’ closes Dawson Creek’s emergency room overnight
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency room was closed from 9.25 p.m. on March 23rd to 7 a.m. on March 24th due to staffing shortages, but a post was not uploaded to Northern Health's community Facebook page.
Court Report: March 16th to 20th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 16th and 20th, 2026.
‘Staffing challenges’ close ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital for 13 hours
The Fort Nelson General Hospital has been closed due to 'staffing challenges' on March 24th from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Dawson Creek hires more specialist consultants for new water source project following consultation
The City of Dawson Creek is moving forward with its Water Supply System Project to pipe water from the Peace River, rather than its current Kiskatinaw River source, following a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office consultation.
‘Yellow’ winter storm heads for Peace region, with up to 25 cm of snow forecast
Environment Canada has issued a warning about a 'yellow'-level winter storm forecasted for the Peace region, Highway 97 and Pine Pass on March 24th and March 25th.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex buildings start to reopen after building structure concerns
Some of the buildings in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality complex have now reopened after concerns about snow building up on the roof.
Public invited to register interest in speaking at Dawson Creek consultation meeting for budget 2027
A public consultation meeting will be held sometime in June 2026 in Dawson Creek about next year's provincial budget.
