Outgoing chamber president predicts 2026 will be ‘great year for businesses’
Chamber of Commerce's past president - Vince van Wieringen has had a great year in community connectedness and building relationships.
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Clairmont woman calls for better winter road maintenance after three-week sewage removal wait
Clairmont Subdivision resident, Lisa Plemel, said the workers were finally able to empty her sewage tank on December 30th, three weeks later than scheduled due to the bad condition of her road following heavy snowfall.
Man, 25, wanted on multiple charges in Fort St. John and Comox Valley
Matthew McCharles-Carter is wanted by the Comox Valley RCMP on multiple charges in Fort St. John and the Comox Valley.
Fort St. John asks for Christmas trees for Winter Fest 2026
People can drop off cleaned Christmas trees at the Centennial Park behind the museum which will then be used in Winter Fest 2026.
Cameras, decline in calls, tackling firearm offences: RCMP detachment commander reflects on 2025 in Fort St. John
2025 has been challenging but rewarding for Sergeant Jaime Moffat, she told Energeticcity.ca.
Taylor Public Library board looks to appoint two new trustees
The District of Taylor is looking to appoint two people to fill trustee vacancies on the Taylor Public Library board for the term until November 30th, 2027.
Ten-foot snow pile ‘from city roads’ blocks man’s driveway in Fort St. John
Fort St. John's Steven Farquhar has not been able to access his driveway after snow was piled there on December 27th.
Fort St. John fireworks display to ring in New Year’s Eve
Fort St. John's early fireworks display can be seen from the field northeast of the Fort St. John Hospital from 8 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on December 31st.
Fort St. John cannabis store applies for licence to move location
Cannabis Corner has applied to the City of Fort St. John to relocate the business to 10115 100th Street.
Court Report: December 22nd to 26th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 22nd to 26th.
Dawson Creek’s warming centre to close temporarily as temperatures rise
The Nawican Shelter closure started on December 28th and it is set to continue until December 30th.
Pupils decorate Angel Tree with handmade Christmas ornaments
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation received ornaments from 40 students of Anne Roberts Young Elementary to decorate the its Angel Tree.
‘Slow down and drive safely,’ urges Fort St. John RCMP officers as snow and ice poses road risk
Fort St. John RCMP officers have cautioned people to drive safely and slow down amid the higher-than-usual snowfall in December 2025.
‘Invaluable’ educator and librarian named Pita Pit’s Teacher of the Month
Tamara Hollman, a grade one teacher and librarian at Anne Roberts Young Elementary, has been named December 2025’s Pita Pit Teacher of the Month.
‘State of local emergency’ in Dawson Creek extended again amid water concerns
The City of Dawson Creek has extended its 'state of local emergency' (SOLE) until January 6th as it continues to tackle low water levels in the Kiskatinaw River.
Court Report: December 15th to 19th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 15th to 19th.
E.coli case recorded in Northern Health, three in British Columbia
Three cases of e.coli have been reported in British Columbia amid a recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops products due to a possible e.coli contamination.
FSJ man tailors Christmas experience for autistic kids and adults
A Fort St. John local is going the extra mile to help autistic kids, adults and their families experience the festive spirit.
Five months later, Shadow returns home in time for the holidays
Shadow - a cat that was lost in northeast B.C. is finally home with the Barton family after five months.
Bake sale for Dawson Creek firefighter injured on Highway 97 praised as ‘fantastic success’
Dawson Creek's Judith McPherson's bake sale on December 6th raised $3,600 to support Dawson Creek firefighter Captain Brooks Gower as he recovers from the incident on Highway 97.
