(UPDATE) Vehicle incident causes major delays on Highway 97 near Wonowon
A vehicle incident is causing major delays on Highway 97 between Suicide Hill Pullout and Prophet River Subdivision Road.
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Northern Trails Historical Society’s Doors Open 2026 to begin in Chetwynd
Doors Open events are when the public can access historical and culturally significant buildings that are typical closed, and the movement began in Canada in 2000.
NPSHS Radiothon raises $60K+ for new roof
The North Peace Seniors Housing Society has raised more than $60,000 towards its new roof.
Province commits millions to improve northern B.C. road conditions
British Columbia has committed over $40 million to conduct road improvement projects in northern B.C.
Dawson Creek Fire Fighters donate $10.2k to support new Dawson Creek Hospital project
The Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable has donated over $10k in support of a family room at the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Pingel Creek Road upgrades to begin mid-June
Enbridge and the Ministry of Transportation (MOTT) will be conducting road improvements on a segment of the Alaska Highway.
GoFundMe started for families involved in deadly side-by-side incident
A GoFundMe supporting the families of the five youth involved in a side-by-side incident has reached $19,000.
City council appoints elections officers for the 2026 general local election
The city council has appointed its chief election officer and deputy election officer for the city's upcoming general local election.
Northern Health opens applications for 2026 Imagine Grants
Northern Health has now opened the application intake period for this year's imagine community grants.
‘Technical issues’ causing delays to Peace River weather radar
The Spirit River (CASSR) weather radar is experiencing technical issues, leading to intermittent data availability in the Peace River region.
(UPDATE)Disappearance of Fort Nelson woman featured on true crime podcast
It has been just under two years of the last time anyone saw Fort Nelson First Nation resident Karen Tessier, whose story is featured on the True North, True Crime podcast
Goodlow residents advised of planned power outages
Planned Power Outages to Hit Goodlow, B.C. Starting June 9 due to repairs on equipment.
Provincial government to host open house regarding West Moberly First Nations Treaty Entitlement Lands
The open house on Saturday, June 13th will involve a parcel of land in the Tumbler Ridge area.
B.C. residents now eligible for online knowledge tests
The province has announced residents can take knowledge tests online for their learner's permits.
The Landing Place: new low-barrier job support in Fort St. John
A new employment service, 'the Landing Place' has launched in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John council to support blood plasma donor centre in Prince George
The City of Fort St. John will be writing a letter of support for a blood plasma donor centre in Prince George.
Dawson Creek RCMP begin investigation into deadly side-by-side incident
The Dawson Creek RCMP have announced an investigation into a side-by-side incident which left two children dead and three injured.
Local family services organization recipients of $10K Surerus community fund grant
Nenan Dane's executive director says the organization is "still nailing down" where the funds will go.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Caterpillars, Bears and Poplar Trees
Regular contributor Ken Boon writes about the turning of the seasons in Bear Flat.
Northern Trails Historical Society’s Doors Open 2026 to begin in Chetwynd
Doors Open events are when the public can access historical and culturally significant buildings that are typical closed, and the movement began in Canada in 2000.
NPSHS Radiothon raises $60K+ for new roof
The North Peace Seniors Housing Society has raised more than $60,000 towards its new roof.
Province commits millions to improve northern B.C. road conditions
British Columbia has committed over $40 million to conduct road improvement projects in northern B.C.
Dawson Creek Fire Fighters donate $10.2k to support new Dawson Creek Hospital project
The Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable has donated over $10k in support of a family room at the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Pingel Creek Road upgrades to begin mid-June
Enbridge and the Ministry of Transportation (MOTT) will be conducting road improvements on a segment of the Alaska Highway.
GoFundMe started for families involved in deadly side-by-side incident
A GoFundMe supporting the families of the five youth involved in a side-by-side incident has reached $19,000.
City council appoints elections officers for the 2026 general local election
The city council has appointed its chief election officer and deputy election officer for the city's upcoming general local election.
Northern Health opens applications for 2026 Imagine Grants
Northern Health has now opened the application intake period for this year's imagine community grants.
‘Technical issues’ causing delays to Peace River weather radar
The Spirit River (CASSR) weather radar is experiencing technical issues, leading to intermittent data availability in the Peace River region.
(UPDATE)Disappearance of Fort Nelson woman featured on true crime podcast
It has been just under two years of the last time anyone saw Fort Nelson First Nation resident Karen Tessier, whose story is featured on the True North, True Crime podcast
Goodlow residents advised of planned power outages
Planned Power Outages to Hit Goodlow, B.C. Starting June 9 due to repairs on equipment.
Provincial government to host open house regarding West Moberly First Nations Treaty Entitlement Lands
The open house on Saturday, June 13th will involve a parcel of land in the Tumbler Ridge area.
B.C. residents now eligible for online knowledge tests
The province has announced residents can take knowledge tests online for their learner's permits.
The Landing Place: new low-barrier job support in Fort St. John
A new employment service, 'the Landing Place' has launched in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John council to support blood plasma donor centre in Prince George
The City of Fort St. John will be writing a letter of support for a blood plasma donor centre in Prince George.
Dawson Creek RCMP begin investigation into deadly side-by-side incident
The Dawson Creek RCMP have announced an investigation into a side-by-side incident which left two children dead and three injured.
Local family services organization recipients of $10K Surerus community fund grant
Nenan Dane's executive director says the organization is "still nailing down" where the funds will go.
(Opinion) Bear Flat Dispatch: Caterpillars, Bears and Poplar Trees
Regular contributor Ken Boon writes about the turning of the seasons in Bear Flat.
