‘It’s a no-brainer’: Fort St. John gynecologist talks importance of specialist care access
A gynecologist at the North Peace Primary Care Clinic spoke to Energeticcity.ca about the importance of access to healthcare in the community.
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Traffic down to one lane on Alaska Highway north
Traffic is down to one lane on the Alaska Highway north at kilometre 845 on December 12th.
Tumbler Ridge non-profit partners with two organizations for $105,000 funding
A non-profit organization in Tumbler Ridge, the Tumbler Ridge Outdoor Recreation Association (TRORA), has partnered with the Tumbler Ridge Community Forest and Conuma Resources.Â
Warrant issued for 28-year-old charged after stabbing incident in Fort St. John
A warrant has been issued for Kayla Breeze Trudeau. She was charged after a stabbing incident in Fort St. John in August 2025.
Taylor firefighters to benefit from greater mental health support through new partnership
Taylor Fire Rescue has partnered with Wounded Warriors Canada to give firefighters and their families access to enhanced mental health support.
School Districts 60, 81 cancel all buses as temperatures plunge
All buses in School Districts 60 and 81 will be cancelled on Friday, December 12th due to bad weather and road conditions.
ICBC issues 39 tickets to Elite Driver Training School owner as both allege training issues
ICBC has issued 39 violation tickets to the owner of Elite Driver Training School, David Rowsell, for allegedly teaching without a licence.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce introduces new board for 2026
The Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce's new board of directors are looking towards doing more advocacy, networking and building the community for small business owners.
Court Report: December 1st to 5th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between December 1st to 5th.
Taylor councillor marks two decades serving the public
Councillor Betty Ponto celebrated her 20th anniversary of her first oath of office on December 5th.
BC Transit service to reduce in Fort St. John over holiday season
BC Transit reduces winter services for routes serving Kindergarten to Grade 12 as part of a seasonal service change.
Fort St. John company apologizes after parade spectators sprayed with flamethrower fuel
Eagle Vision Video Productions apologized for a problem with its flamethrower equipment which saw people sprayed with fuel during the Santa Claus parade 2025 in Fort St. John.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge ‘crisis’ as community loses equivalent of two of four full-time physicians
MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, said there is a "crisis" in emergency care in Tumbler Ridge with the health centre losing the equivalent hours of two full-time physicians in 2025.
Twenty-two bakers make goodies to sell in Dawson Creek for firefighter injured on highway
Dawson Creek's Judith McPherson has organized a bake sale to help raise funds for Captain Brooks Gower as he recovers from traumatic injuries after being struck on duty on Highway 97.
Dawson Creek opens warming centre to help community beat cold weather
The City of Dawson Creek has opened an emergency warming centre until December 17th to help residents during the cold weather.
Dawson Creek Kodiaks donate $4,500 for firefighter injured at highway incident
The Dawson Creek Kodiaks donated $4,500 to help firefighter Captain Brooks Gower as he recovers from his traumatic injuries after being struck on Highway 97.
Fort St. John’s Christmas lights map returns to showcase city’s decked-out homes
Moose FM’s Best Decked invites the community to add their fully decked-up house to a Christmas lights map and create a go-to resource for the community this 2025 holiday season.
B.C. Coroners Service reports five drug-related deaths in September, October in northeast
B.C. saw 163 unregulated drug deaths in September, and this number fell to 150 deaths in October, according to the province's Coroners Service.
Winter jackets and boots in demand as Taylor Coats for Kids program grows this year
One hundred and fifty pieces of winter gear have been collected to help families in the Taylor community as part of its 2025 Coats for Kids program.
