Dawson Creek pharmacy to close doors after almost 50 years
A long-standing Dawson Creek pharmacy, Dawson Creek Clinic Drug Store, will be closing in May after almost half a century.
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Court Report: March 30th to April 2nd
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 30th and April 2nd, 2026.
Charlie Lake victim reaches Indian hometown for last rites
The body of an international student who was killed in Charlie Lake, Gurkirat Singh Manocha, has arrived in his hometown in India, Ujjain, for his last rites.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Guild distributes quilts made to spread love to Tumbler Ridge
Quilters province-wide sent pieces to Tumbler Ridge after an appeal in the wake of the tragedy in February.
City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Tumbler Ridge misses top Kraft Hockeyville prize
The District of Tumbler Ridge lost out to the town of Taber, Alberta, which will get $250,000 toward arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. As runner up, Tumbler Ridge will be given $100,000 instead.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope to observe Day of Mourning
Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope will both observe the Day of Mourning to honour fallen B.C. workers on April 28th.
Award-winning Indigenous activist to be keynote speaker at Spark conference
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model and First Nations activist who will make a keynote appearance at the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John in 2026.
Fort St. John birthing centre closes for 24 hours due to ‘staffing shortage’
The birthing centre in Fort St. John will be closed until 8 a.m. on April 3rd due to "staffing shortages."
Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.
Court Report: March 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 23rd and 27th, 2026.
‘Old bridge held by field welds’: Five-year inspection reports reveal necessity of new Taylor Bridge, says ICBA
The CEO and president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Chris Gardner, says the B.C. government owes the "Peace region a replacement, a timeline and a commitment" for the Taylor Bridge.
(UPDATE) Fire destroys building at Fort St. John trucking business
A fire at Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking saw firefighters combating the inferno for five and a half hours.
Citizen-led IIO to investigate after person suffers life-threatening injuries in Fort St. John traffic stop
A traffic stop in Fort St. John on March 29th is being investigated by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) after officers discharged a firearm and a person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
‘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.
Site C workers’ camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line
BC Hydro is repurposing its Site C hydroelectric dam workers’ camp for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project, set to run from Prince George to Terrace.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in California.
Dawson Creek rancher raises alarm about cut to ‘very important’ Farmers Information Service
Dawson Creek's Talon Gauthier, a director of the BC Cattlemen's Association, is advocating to keep the Farmers Information Service.
Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.
Court Report: March 30th to April 2nd
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 30th and April 2nd, 2026.
Charlie Lake victim reaches Indian hometown for last rites
The body of an international student who was killed in Charlie Lake, Gurkirat Singh Manocha, has arrived in his hometown in India, Ujjain, for his last rites.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Guild distributes quilts made to spread love to Tumbler Ridge
Quilters province-wide sent pieces to Tumbler Ridge after an appeal in the wake of the tragedy in February.
City to host celebration of walking track sponsorship renewal
The City of Fort St. John is hosting an event to celebrate a renewed 15-year sponsorship licence for the walking track inside the Pomeroy Sport Centre.
Tumbler Ridge misses top Kraft Hockeyville prize
The District of Tumbler Ridge lost out to the town of Taber, Alberta, which will get $250,000 toward arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. As runner up, Tumbler Ridge will be given $100,000 instead.
Fort St. John and Hudson’s Hope to observe Day of Mourning
Fort St. John and Hudson's Hope will both observe the Day of Mourning to honour fallen B.C. workers on April 28th.
Award-winning Indigenous activist to be keynote speaker at Spark conference
Ashley Callingbull is an actress, model and First Nations activist who will make a keynote appearance at the Spark Women’s Leadership Conference in Fort St. John in 2026.
Fort St. John birthing centre closes for 24 hours due to ‘staffing shortage’
The birthing centre in Fort St. John will be closed until 8 a.m. on April 3rd due to "staffing shortages."
Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.
Court Report: March 23rd to 27th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 23rd and 27th, 2026.
‘Old bridge held by field welds’: Five-year inspection reports reveal necessity of new Taylor Bridge, says ICBA
The CEO and president of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA), Chris Gardner, says the B.C. government owes the "Peace region a replacement, a timeline and a commitment" for the Taylor Bridge.
(UPDATE) Fire destroys building at Fort St. John trucking business
A fire at Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking saw firefighters combating the inferno for five and a half hours.
Citizen-led IIO to investigate after person suffers life-threatening injuries in Fort St. John traffic stop
A traffic stop in Fort St. John on March 29th is being investigated by the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) after officers discharged a firearm and a person was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
‘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.
Site C workers’ camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line
BC Hydro is repurposing its Site C hydroelectric dam workers’ camp for the North Coast Transmission Line (NCTL) project, set to run from Prince George to Terrace.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya’s mom says UFC boss offering to fund care
The mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala says Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has offered to pay for her daughter to be treated in California.
Dawson Creek rancher raises alarm about cut to ‘very important’ Farmers Information Service
Dawson Creek's Talon Gauthier, a director of the BC Cattlemen's Association, is advocating to keep the Farmers Information Service.
Fort St. John clinic hires two new doctors with capacity for 3,000 new patients
The Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic is accepting up to 3,000 new patients after recruiting two new physicians.
