PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.
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Lawyer says no proof of his client’s presence at B.C. double killing scene
A lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple during a home invasion, Abhijeet Singh, says the prosecution hasn't proved his client was at the crime scene.
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.
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.
B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case
Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Changes in the Newsroom
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share some changes happening in the newsroom. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
Northern Lights College finds new location for Tumbler Ridge campus after tragedy
Northern Lights College (NLC) has found a new location for its Tumbler Ridge campus, after a mass shooting at its former home in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School building.
Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital
The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.
Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
Maya Gebala had her breathing tube removed to see if she could breathe on her own.
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update
Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.
Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council
The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre temporarily closes again due to short staffing
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed temporarily on March 6th and will reopen on March 9th at 8.30 a.m.
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.
Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple
A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of a couple. One of the defendents arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek agricultural land owner loses pipeline permit appeal
The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal has rejected a Dawson Creek land owner’s application to overturn a permit issued by the BCER to Vermilion Energy.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim makes ‘incredible improvement’
The CT scans of Maya Gebala, a Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, are showing "incredible improvement," according to her father.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
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.
Preliminary numbers for revamped Winter Fest 2026 revealed
After the first month-long Winter Fest in Fort St. John in February 2026, the city has revealed it preliminary numbers, the 360 MNP Slide Hill record and "informal" community feedback.
More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages
Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.
Lawyer says no proof of his client’s presence at B.C. double killing scene
A lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple during a home invasion, Abhijeet Singh, says the prosecution hasn't proved his client was at the crime scene.
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.
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.
B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case
Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.
Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Changes in the Newsroom
In this edition of the Weekly Review, we share some changes happening in the newsroom. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.
Northern Lights College finds new location for Tumbler Ridge campus after tragedy
Northern Lights College (NLC) has found a new location for its Tumbler Ridge campus, after a mass shooting at its former home in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School building.
Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital
The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.
Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
Maya Gebala had her breathing tube removed to see if she could breathe on her own.
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update
Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.
Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council
The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre temporarily closes again due to short staffing
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed temporarily on March 6th and will reopen on March 9th at 8.30 a.m.
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.
Prosecutor outlines case against three accused in brutal slaying of B.C. couple
A Crown prosecutor says a large body of circumstantial evidence has established the case of first-degree murder against three young men on trial for the violent slaying of a couple. One of the defendents arrived on student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
Dawson Creek agricultural land owner loses pipeline permit appeal
The Energy Resource Appeal Tribunal has rejected a Dawson Creek land owner’s application to overturn a permit issued by the BCER to Vermilion Energy.
Tumbler Ridge shooting victim makes ‘incredible improvement’
The CT scans of Maya Gebala, a Tumbler Ridge school shooting victim, are showing "incredible improvement," according to her father.
Yellow wind warning issued for Peace and Fort Nelson regions, with possible 100km/h gusts forecast
Environment Canada has predicted a low-pressure system to bring wind gusts of around 100km/h to the Peace River district and Fort Nelson on March 7th and 8th.
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.
Preliminary numbers for revamped Winter Fest 2026 revealed
After the first month-long Winter Fest in Fort St. John in February 2026, the city has revealed it preliminary numbers, the 360 MNP Slide Hill record and "informal" community feedback.
More than 130 to be affected by Dawson Creek, Pouce Coupe power outages
Planned power outages will affect 132 customers in Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe on March 10th and March 11th.
