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Homicide investigation launched over death following ‘altercation’ at Charlie Lake boat ramp

The Fort St. John RCMP were called to the Charlie Lake boat ramp at around 11:10 p.m. on March 13th to reports of several people in an “altercation.” One person has died after the incident and a homicide investigation has been launched.

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B.C. Conservatives leader candidate talks energy and healthcare in Fort St. John visit

Iain Black is a former MLA and CEO running for the Conservative Party of B.C. leadership position, who visited Fort St. John in March 2026.

Fort St. John RCMP search for two wanted men

Fort St. John RCMP officers are looking for two wanted men, Jared McColm and Joshua Hamel.

‘Overwhelmed’ mom of Tumbler Ridge victim asks for no more mail after receiving 1,500 pieces

Cia Edmonds, the mother of Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala, says they have been "overwhelmed" by more than 1,500 letters and packages from well-wishers.

Fort St. John family praises life-saving treatment at B.C. Children’s Hospital for baby Bensyn

A Fort St. John family has returned home after an extended stay at B.C. Children's Hospital in Vancouver for baby Bensyn Buck, who received life-saving care. They have told their story as the hospital launches its Choices Lottery to fundraise for healthcare research.

Mayor says long-term care home delay has ‘immediate, tangible consequences’ in open letter

Mayor Lilia Hansen has penned a letter to the province on behalf of the council and the residents of Fort St. John addressing concerns about the postponement of the city's new long-term care home.

Tumbler Ridge to raise flags to full mast to mark 30 days since tragedy

The District of Tumbler Ridge will be raising flags to full mast on March 12 to mark 30 days since the Tumbler Ridge shooting on February 10th, 2026.

Family sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge

The family of Maya Gebala is suing Open AI after the Tumbler Ridge shooting.

Court Report: March 2nd to 6th

Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 2nd and 6th, 2026.

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Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight

BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.

Man who admitted manslaughter in Fort St. John seeks new counsel ahead of sentencing

Katlin Cota, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a person died in Fort St. John in June 2025, is looking for new counsel ahead of his sentencing.

Two B.C. chambers seek AI ban for kids after Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Tumbler Ridge and Prince George chambers of commerce are calling for children under 16 to be banned from using AI tools and social media following a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, the perpetrator of which was banned by OpenAI months before the killing for violating its policies.

A measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is shown on a countertop at a pediatric clinic in Greenbrae, Calif. on Feb. 6, 2015. Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Eric Risberg
Warning issued of new measles exposure in Montney area

Northern Health warned of the exposure on Thursday, January 22nd at the Montney Mennonite Church at 12537 256 Road between the hours of 10 a.m and 2 p.m.

Correction: Head of local non-profit temporarily banned from social work with minors while she awaits hearing on allegations

Lisa Jewell, executive director of the Wellness Truth and Families foundation in Fort St. John, has been temporarily banned from social work with minors by the BC College of Social Workers.

A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings

Dr. Arash Javanbakht, a psychiatrist and the founding director of the Stress, Trauma and Anxiety Research Clinic at Wayne State University in Michigan, said there is a high likelihood of PTSD, depression or anxiety in the aftermath of an event like the Tumbler Ridge shooting on February 10th.

Solomon tells OpenAI CEO Sam Altman that Tumbler Ridge deserves apology

Federal artificial intelligence minister Evan Solomon says he met with the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, and told him the people of Tumbler Ridge deserve an apology after the mass shooting on February 10th.

Two die in single-vehicle Alaska Highway crash near Summit Lake

Two people have died after a single-vehicle crash on Highway 97 north of Fort Nelson on March 3rd.

Northern Health reports at least 82 hours of northeast ER closures in February

Northern Health has reported at least 82 hours of ER closures across northeast B.C. in February 2026.

Coroner’s inquest ordered into Tumbler Ridge mass shooting

Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, B.C.'s chief coroner, has ordered an inquest into the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.

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Vehicle incident closes Alaska Highway north of Fort Nelson

The Alaska Highway, Highway 97, is closed 50 kilometres north of Fort Nelson due to a car incident.

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