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Provincial government announces new secondary school to be built in Tumbler Ridge

The existing school was the site of a mass shooting in February in Tumbler Ridge.

MOTT starts drainage work at Old Fort landslide

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has begun drainage work at the Old Fort landslide site to "expedite the dewatering of the slide mass" ahead of construction.

Wildfire authority explains why no fire ban in peace region yet

The BC Wildfire Service explained the reason to exclude the peace region from a category two and three ban is based on 'a range of factors.'

SpaceX mission causes unknown light over Fort St. John

Residents in Fort St. John were left questioning the appearance of a bright light in the sky on May 5th, 2026.

Tumbler Ridge shooting victim’s family reports operation success

Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, Maya Gebala's prosthetic skull surgery was a success, according to a update on her GoFundMe page.

FSJACL receives BC Parks Foundation grant

The Fort St. John Association for Community living has been named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Spark Grants.

NH to cancel some contracts related to Peace Villa expansion

Northern Health said some contracts related to the Peace Villa expansion will be cancelled as it works alongside the province to drive down costs.

(UPDATE) FSJ teacher charged with possessing child sexual abuse material

A Fort St. John teacher has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and was arrested on March 23rd.

Former FSJ dance teacher charged with alleged historical sexual offences

After a Canada-wide arrest warrant was issued, Nigel Brock Jellison was arrested and charged with multiple counts of alleged sexual offences.

(UPDATE) Baldonnel fire now listed as ‘under control’, according to BCWS

The four-hectare wildfire was reported during the evening of Saturday, May 2nd

BC Wildfire Service warns ‘spring dip’ to brings burn bans to Prince George Fire Centre next week

The BC Wildfire Service has stated it expects to issue burn bans for the Pringe George Fire Centre next week due to ongoing warm temperatures and dry conditions during the annual "spring dip."

(UPDATE) Saulteau First Nations area wildfire being listed by BCWS as ‘being held’

The wildfire was reported on Thursday, April 30th in the Saulteau First Nations area.

OpenAI Global and founder Sam Altman face a lawsuit related to the Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Open AI and its founder, Sam Altman are facing several lawsuits with regards to the mass shooting at the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School shooting on February 10th.

Movement continues at Old Fort landslide, ESS renewals available

FSJ hospital reports ‘higher than usual’ patient volumes

Northern Health has issued a caution about "higher than usual patient volumes" notice for the Fort St. John Hospital.

(UPDATE) Fort St. John veterinarian granted day parole

The Parole Board of Canada has granted day parole for a Fort St. John veterinarian but denied him full parole.

Tumbler Ridge’s Southgate Street to reopen

Southgate Street between Front Street and Monkman Way in Tumbler Ridge will reopen today, April 27th, after being closed for more than two months.

PRRD reports continued movement of Old Fort Landslide

The Peace River Regional District has reported the Old Fort Landslide continues to record five to eight millimetres of movement as of April 25th.

OpenAI CEO issues apology letter to Tumbler Ridge

The CEO of OpenAI has issued an apology to the community of Tumbler Ridge in the wake of the February mass school shooting.