New pool to honour Fort St. John businessman in its name and with 20-foot statue
Fort St. John’s new pool is to be named after one of the city’s most recognizable residents, local businessman Trevor Bolin.
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Vehicle’s hood destroyed in Highway 97 crash in Fort St. John
Emergency services were reportedly on the scene of a crash on the Alaska Highway in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his daughter has been transferred out of intensive care into a "recovery and rehab-focused unit." David...
‘Hold her close and never let go’: Tumbler Ridge victim makes strides towards recovery
David Gebala has been able to hug his daughter, Maya Gebala, for the first time since she suffered gunshot wounds to her head and neck as a result of the February 10th attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society executive director named Co-op Community Champion
March’s Co-op Community Champion has been named as Seanah Mollica, executive director of the Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society.
Seniors treated by Northern Health faced long surgical wait times, report finds
The wait times for seniors needing key surgeries from Northern Health in 2024/25 have been revealed, according to a report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate B.C.
Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John
Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project
The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.
Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire
Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
(Opinion) ‘Replace the Taylor Bridge, B.C. can’t afford to wait’
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of ICBA, is urging the B.C. provincial government to replace the Taylor Bridge. ICBA represents more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
‘Old bridge held by field welds’:Â 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.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended again
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre closure has been extended and it is now supposed to reopen on April 1st at 8.30 a.m.
Record cold temperatures reported across several B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — The recent stretch of sunny and clear weather in British Columbia has also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to several communities, breaking several records. Environment Canada says eight B.C....
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a youth who lives in Sooke, B.C., has been charged after allegedly making threats about a school shooting in online chats with a...
Thieves reportedly steal cash, ATM machine at Charlie Lake golf club
The break-in allegedly happened on Saturday, March 14th at Charlie Lake's Lake Point Golf and Country Club.
‘Really concerned’: Northeast B.C. farmers talk snowmelt, drought, gas prices and fertilizer shortages
Farmers in northeast B.C. are considering rising gas prices and continued drought conditions as spring nears in 2026.
Fort St. John Co-op seeks nominations for roles on board of directors
The Fort St. John Co-op is looking for nominations to fill board director positions, with the deadline for nominations on April 12th.
Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’
North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.
(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.
Vehicle’s hood destroyed in Highway 97 crash in Fort St. John
Emergency services were reportedly on the scene of a crash on the Alaska Highway in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim Maya Gebala is out of intensive care: dad
VANCOUVER — The father of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting victim Maya Gebala says his daughter has been transferred out of intensive care into a "recovery and rehab-focused unit." David...
‘Hold her close and never let go’: Tumbler Ridge victim makes strides towards recovery
David Gebala has been able to hug his daughter, Maya Gebala, for the first time since she suffered gunshot wounds to her head and neck as a result of the February 10th attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School.
Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society executive director named Co-op Community Champion
March’s Co-op Community Champion has been named as Seanah Mollica, executive director of the Fort Nelson Community Literacy Society.
Seniors treated by Northern Health faced long surgical wait times, report finds
The wait times for seniors needing key surgeries from Northern Health in 2024/25 have been revealed, according to a report from the Office of the Seniors Advocate B.C.
Telus mobile network outage hits Fort St. John
Telus outages, first reported on March 28th, have continued to affect access to mobile networks in Fort St. John on March 31st.
Dawson Creek to move forward with next steps for new water source project
The City of Dawson Creek will be doing detailed technical work on its Water Supply System Project to find a new source of water other than the Kiskatinaw River.
Fort St. John trucking company praises community support after fire
Fort St. John's Poor Boy Trucking, which suffered a building fire on March 28th, is thanking the community for its support.
Northeast B.C. communities to be given $86,000 for firefighting equipment
Tumbler Ridge, Pouce Coupe and the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality are the communities in northeast B.C. to receive funding for firefighting equipment from the Ministry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
(Opinion) ‘Replace the Taylor Bridge, B.C. can’t afford to wait’
Chris Gardner, president and CEO of ICBA, is urging the B.C. provincial government to replace the Taylor Bridge. ICBA represents more than 4,500 member companies across British Columbia and Alberta.
‘Old bridge held by field welds’:Â 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.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended again
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre closure has been extended and it is now supposed to reopen on April 1st at 8.30 a.m.
Record cold temperatures reported across several B.C. communities
VANCOUVER — The recent stretch of sunny and clear weather in British Columbia has also brought unseasonably cold temperatures to several communities, breaking several records. Environment Canada says eight B.C....
B.C. youth charged over alleged school shooting threats in chats with U.S. teen
SOOKE — Police on Vancouver Island say a youth who lives in Sooke, B.C., has been charged after allegedly making threats about a school shooting in online chats with a...
Thieves reportedly steal cash, ATM machine at Charlie Lake golf club
The break-in allegedly happened on Saturday, March 14th at Charlie Lake's Lake Point Golf and Country Club.
‘Really concerned’: Northeast B.C. farmers talk snowmelt, drought, gas prices and fertilizer shortages
Farmers in northeast B.C. are considering rising gas prices and continued drought conditions as spring nears in 2026.
Fort St. John Co-op seeks nominations for roles on board of directors
The Fort St. John Co-op is looking for nominations to fill board director positions, with the deadline for nominations on April 12th.
Wildfire training sessions to help northeast B.C. avoid ‘dangerous positions’
North America Fire Rescue is set to host wildfire training sessions in Chetwynd and Fort St. John this spring.
(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.
