Northern Lights College offers new pharmacy technician program
Northern Lights College has announced a new pharmacy technician program, with the first intake of students in August 2026.
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Peace region load restrictions now in effect 24 hours a day
Weight restrictions for Peace region truckers have been extended to 24 hours a day from April 9th, after previously only being enforced between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(Opinion) ‘Shovels to expand care home must hit ground this year’
A woman who lives in assisted living in Fort St. John, Mary Lou Beattie, has urged people to contact Josie Osborne, B.C. health minister, about delays to the expansion of the Peace Villa care home.
Chetwynd district employees donate $1K to local foodbank
Employees from the District of Chetwynd have donated $1,000 to the Tansi Friendship Centre's foodbank.
‘Wrapped up like broken promises’: Fort St. John applicant raises concerns about new vaccine injury compensation program
Michelle Worton, a Fort St. John local, fears the new Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) will be no change from the controversial Vaccines Injury Support Program (VISP).
(Opinion) ‘Local farms, ranchers and producers are key to long-term economic strength’
Michelle Schaeffer, who owns Whiskey Creek Ranch in Rose Prairie with her family, writes on the importance of local farms and producers. She is the food hub coordinator for the Peace Region Farmers Institute and serves on the board of directors for the Fort St. John Farmers Market Association and Small-Scale Meat Producers Association.
Boots and Beer fundraiser is ‘goal’ for recovering fire captain injured on Highway 97, says wife
The Boots and Beer fundraiser on June 6th, in honour of injured Dawson Creek fire captain Brooks Gower, will raise funds for the Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable Society.
Fred Fest music event to return to Fort St. John in 2026
Fred McRae began Fred Fest as a way to "give back" to the community, with the 2026 edition happening in late August.
‘Causing concern’: Hudson’s Hope mayor calls for full-time ambulance amid repeated health centre closures
Mayor Travous Quibell and BCRHN's Paul Adams are amoung those to talk about the repeated closures at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre.
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
OTTAWA — Recent U.S. court verdicts that found Meta and Google liable for harms to children are likely to benefit similar cases launched here in Canada, say experts and the lawyers behind the Canadian litigation. They say the March verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico could affect a class
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.
LNG Canada gas flaring far exceeding volumes allowed under permits: documents
Documents show the volume of gas flared at the LNG Canada plant on British Columbia's north coast between October and January far surpassed what its permit allows. University of Victoria air quality researcher Laura Minet obtained monthly air emissions reports filed by LNG Canada to the B.C. Energy Regulator under
Man sentenced for manslaughter after killing wife while ‘profoundly intoxicated’
Brent Angus McCook, 28, has been sentenced after shooting his wife at Kwadacha First Nation.
FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration to stop in Fort St. John
'Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026' will be making stops in Fort St. John on June 11th and 12th.
(UPDATE) Province urges registrations for budget meeting after only three sign up to speak
Residents in northeast B.C. are urged to register for a consultation meeting on the 2027 provincial budget, which will take place in Dawson Creek in June.
Energetic County Fair seeks volunteers for 2026
Fort St. John's Energetic County Fair is seeking volunteers for the upcoming event on July 16th to July 18th.
RCMP issue fewer ‘electronic device violation’ tickets in northern B.C. amid campaign
Northern B.C. has seen a decrease in electronic device violation tickets in March 2026 compared to March 2025, according to BC Highway Patrol.
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.
More overnight maintenance scheduled for Taylor Bridge
Drivers can expect delays on the Taylor Bridge due to scheduled maintenance from April 10th at 7 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. on April 11th.
Dance fundraiser to be held in honour of Dawson Creek firefighter captain injured on Highway 97
June's Boots and Beer fundraiser is in aid of the Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable Society for an unnamed hospital project.
Peace region load restrictions now in effect 24 hours a day
Weight restrictions for Peace region truckers have been extended to 24 hours a day from April 9th, after previously only being enforced between 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(Opinion) ‘Shovels to expand care home must hit ground this year’
A woman who lives in assisted living in Fort St. John, Mary Lou Beattie, has urged people to contact Josie Osborne, B.C. health minister, about delays to the expansion of the Peace Villa care home.
Chetwynd district employees donate $1K to local foodbank
Employees from the District of Chetwynd have donated $1,000 to the Tansi Friendship Centre's foodbank.
‘Wrapped up like broken promises’: Fort St. John applicant raises concerns about new vaccine injury compensation program
Michelle Worton, a Fort St. John local, fears the new Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) will be no change from the controversial Vaccines Injury Support Program (VISP).
(Opinion) ‘Local farms, ranchers and producers are key to long-term economic strength’
Michelle Schaeffer, who owns Whiskey Creek Ranch in Rose Prairie with her family, writes on the importance of local farms and producers. She is the food hub coordinator for the Peace Region Farmers Institute and serves on the board of directors for the Fort St. John Farmers Market Association and Small-Scale Meat Producers Association.
Boots and Beer fundraiser is ‘goal’ for recovering fire captain injured on Highway 97, says wife
The Boots and Beer fundraiser on June 6th, in honour of injured Dawson Creek fire captain Brooks Gower, will raise funds for the Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable Society.
Fred Fest music event to return to Fort St. John in 2026
Fred McRae began Fred Fest as a way to "give back" to the community, with the 2026 edition happening in late August.
‘Causing concern’: Hudson’s Hope mayor calls for full-time ambulance amid repeated health centre closures
Mayor Travous Quibell and BCRHN's Paul Adams are amoung those to talk about the repeated closures at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre.
Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
OTTAWA — Recent U.S. court verdicts that found Meta and Google liable for harms to children are likely to benefit similar cases launched here in Canada, say experts and the lawyers behind the Canadian litigation. They say the March verdicts in Los Angeles and New Mexico could affect a class
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.
LNG Canada gas flaring far exceeding volumes allowed under permits: documents
Documents show the volume of gas flared at the LNG Canada plant on British Columbia's north coast between October and January far surpassed what its permit allows. University of Victoria air quality researcher Laura Minet obtained monthly air emissions reports filed by LNG Canada to the B.C. Energy Regulator under
Man sentenced for manslaughter after killing wife while ‘profoundly intoxicated’
Brent Angus McCook, 28, has been sentenced after shooting his wife at Kwadacha First Nation.
FIFA World Cup 2026 celebration to stop in Fort St. John
'Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026' will be making stops in Fort St. John on June 11th and 12th.
(UPDATE) Province urges registrations for budget meeting after only three sign up to speak
Residents in northeast B.C. are urged to register for a consultation meeting on the 2027 provincial budget, which will take place in Dawson Creek in June.
Energetic County Fair seeks volunteers for 2026
Fort St. John's Energetic County Fair is seeking volunteers for the upcoming event on July 16th to July 18th.
RCMP issue fewer ‘electronic device violation’ tickets in northern B.C. amid campaign
Northern B.C. has seen a decrease in electronic device violation tickets in March 2026 compared to March 2025, according to BC Highway Patrol.
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.
More overnight maintenance scheduled for Taylor Bridge
Drivers can expect delays on the Taylor Bridge due to scheduled maintenance from April 10th at 7 p.m. to 3.30 a.m. on April 11th.
Dance fundraiser to be held in honour of Dawson Creek firefighter captain injured on Highway 97
June's Boots and Beer fundraiser is in aid of the Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable Society for an unnamed hospital project.
