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.
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Comic and sci-fi convention to be held in Dawson Creek
CreekCon at Dawson Creek's Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre will have a cosplay contest, role-playing workshops and games throughout March 14th, 2026.
Peace River North MLA speaks after voting against Human Rights Code motion
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy voted against a motion in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. to “affirm unequivocal support” for the Human Rights Code on March 12th, saying it was "wasting time."
Fort St. John council finalizes ‘inform, not replace’ AI policy
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its AI policy, which it says will see AI informing - not replacing - human decision-making.
Dawson Creek roofing business fined $5,000 by WorkSafeBC, company appeals decision
WorkSafeBC has fined a Dawson Creek roofing company, Raptor Mountain Roofing, $5,000 after its workers allegedly failed to use sufficient safety equipment while on an active job site. Raptor says the decision is under review.
Northern B.C. represented at Indigenous basketball championship, despite not taking roster
Known as JANT, the Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament, starts on March 15th in Langley.
B.C. killings due to ‘botched robbery,’ defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes
A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 10th. One of the defendants had arrived in B.C. on a student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
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.
Highway 97 to close during avalanche control work
Highway 97, connecting Chetwynd to Prince George, will be closed for an hour between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 13th, 2026.
‘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.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre temporarily closed again
The health centre in Hudson's Hope is closed and is set to reopen on March 16th at 8.30 a.m. It was previously closed for a week from February 24th to March 2nd and on March 6th and 10th.
Meet four Bluey Day 2026 participants, including 13-year-old Dexter and 15-month-old Bruce
The community is set to show their support for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation at Bluey Day 2026, where people will get their head shaved for the cause on May 23rd at Centennial Park.
‘It just came naturally’: Indigenous fashion designer and artist talks influences and career
Fort Nelson First Nation fashion designer Reggie Harrold says she incorporates her Indigenous heritage with a modern-day feel in her work.
Price will not be only consideration selecting contractors to build, design new pool, city says
The City of Fort St. John intends to use an “integrated project delivery procurement model” to select bids for the new pool, which is a move away from choosing the cheapest contractor that met the project’s standards.
Measles cases remain static across B.C. in latest report
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported no increases in measles cases in its second weekly report of March 2026 on the 12th.
Fort St. John woman alleges mother sexually assaulted at Peace Villa
Amber McGill alleges her mother, who currently lives in Peace Villa, was the victim of sexual assault at the long-term care home.
Man sentenced to nearly four years jail time for Dawson Creek home invasion
Adam Dahr was sentenced on March 10th, 2026, to jail for nearly four years for a home invasion in Dawson Creek in 2024.
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.
Child Development Centre’s 53rd talent show raises more than $100K
Fort St. John's Child Development Centre's 53rd annual talent show raised more than $100K on March 6th, which will go towards its capital campaign program.
Fort St. John council to move forward with referendum on new pool borrowing
The City of Fort St. John council has begun the legislative approval process involved with borrowing for a new facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
Comic and sci-fi convention to be held in Dawson Creek
CreekCon at Dawson Creek's Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre will have a cosplay contest, role-playing workshops and games throughout March 14th, 2026.
Peace River North MLA speaks after voting against Human Rights Code motion
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy voted against a motion in the Legislative Assembly of B.C. to “affirm unequivocal support” for the Human Rights Code on March 12th, saying it was "wasting time."
Fort St. John council finalizes ‘inform, not replace’ AI policy
The City of Fort St. John council has approved its AI policy, which it says will see AI informing - not replacing - human decision-making.
Dawson Creek roofing business fined $5,000 by WorkSafeBC, company appeals decision
WorkSafeBC has fined a Dawson Creek roofing company, Raptor Mountain Roofing, $5,000 after its workers allegedly failed to use sufficient safety equipment while on an active job site. Raptor says the decision is under review.
Northern B.C. represented at Indigenous basketball championship, despite not taking roster
Known as JANT, the Junior All-Native Basketball Tournament, starts on March 15th in Langley.
B.C. killings due to ‘botched robbery,’ defence lawyer says, as murder trial closes
A weeks-long trial of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple came to a close in B.C. Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 10th. One of the defendants had arrived in B.C. on a student visa to study in Dawson Creek.
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.
Highway 97 to close during avalanche control work
Highway 97, connecting Chetwynd to Prince George, will be closed for an hour between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 13th, 2026.
‘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.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre temporarily closed again
The health centre in Hudson's Hope is closed and is set to reopen on March 16th at 8.30 a.m. It was previously closed for a week from February 24th to March 2nd and on March 6th and 10th.
Meet four Bluey Day 2026 participants, including 13-year-old Dexter and 15-month-old Bruce
The community is set to show their support for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation at Bluey Day 2026, where people will get their head shaved for the cause on May 23rd at Centennial Park.
‘It just came naturally’: Indigenous fashion designer and artist talks influences and career
Fort Nelson First Nation fashion designer Reggie Harrold says she incorporates her Indigenous heritage with a modern-day feel in her work.
Price will not be only consideration selecting contractors to build, design new pool, city says
The City of Fort St. John intends to use an “integrated project delivery procurement model” to select bids for the new pool, which is a move away from choosing the cheapest contractor that met the project’s standards.
Measles cases remain static across B.C. in latest report
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported no increases in measles cases in its second weekly report of March 2026 on the 12th.
Fort St. John woman alleges mother sexually assaulted at Peace Villa
Amber McGill alleges her mother, who currently lives in Peace Villa, was the victim of sexual assault at the long-term care home.
Man sentenced to nearly four years jail time for Dawson Creek home invasion
Adam Dahr was sentenced on March 10th, 2026, to jail for nearly four years for a home invasion in Dawson Creek in 2024.
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.
Child Development Centre’s 53rd talent show raises more than $100K
Fort St. John's Child Development Centre's 53rd annual talent show raised more than $100K on March 6th, which will go towards its capital campaign program.
Fort St. John council to move forward with referendum on new pool borrowing
The City of Fort St. John council has begun the legislative approval process involved with borrowing for a new facility to replace the North Peace Leisure Pool.
