BC Hydro adds new EV charging sites in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek
BC Hydro is taking over 28 EV charging sites previously operated by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, including in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
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Dawson Creek considers ‘over-land piping’ from Peace River to alleviate water crisis
According to the mayor of Dawson Creek, Darcy Dober, as of October 28th, the city has roughly 180 days’ worth of water stored and is considering piping water over land from the Peace River amid the crisis.
Don’t complain, get paid: Kitimat resident offered thousands from LNG Canada
LNG Canada offered thousands of dollars in compensation to at least one Kitimat resident in exchange for them not complaining or raising objections about flaring at the facility in a week at the beginning of November.
NPSS senior girls’ volleyball cracks province’s weekly top 10
The North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) Grizzlies senior girls' volleyball team was named in B.C.'s weekly top 10 list for October 30th.
Dawson Creek firefighter no longer in critical condition after being hit by car
Captain Brooks Gower is no longer in critical a condition after being struck by a passing vehicle while responding to a roadside incident on Highway 97 on October 29th.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John flight forced to return after takeoff due to pressurization issue
An Air Canada Express flight was forced to return to the North Peace Regional Airport on October 31st shortly after takeoff due to a pressurization issue.
Water shut off at Rotary Manor, traffic disrupted in Dawson Creek for water line maintenance
Crews are completing water main valve replacements along 90th Avenue on Tuesday, November 4th, at the intersections with 9th and 10th Streets.
Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
Tumbler Ridge applies to get small town boost on HGTV show
Tumbler Ridge has applied to be on HGTV'S Home Town Takeover Canada, which will begin production in 2026 and air between late 2026 and early 2027.
Preliminary inquiry for former Dawson Creek councillor set for winter 2026
Shaely Wilbur, who served as a councillor for the city from 2012 to 2021, was charged with breach of trust for an incident that allegedly took place on December 1st, 2021.
(UPDATE) Long-standing Doig River First Nation Chief will not seek re-election
Trevor Makadahay has served as both a councillor and Chief at Doig River First Nation for almost two decades, beginning in the mid-1990s.
Fort St. John Senior Flyers secure first win of NPHL season
The Flyers beat the the Fox Creek Knights 7-0 with Landon Hatton getting his first shutout with Braeden Pimm scoring a hat trick.
BC Hydro says it should have been more proactive as Site C costs ballooned
BC Hydro told the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) that it's on track to complete the project on the Peace River within a $16 billion budget.
Non-profit calls for nominations of seniors for annual Secret Santa program
The Peace Seniors Connect and Care Society is accepting nominations for its 2025 Secret Santa initiative.
Fort St. John Huskies’ win streak reaches nine games
The Fort St. John Huskies win streak has reached nine following victories Fairview Flyers and the County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings on October 31st and November 1st.
Nominations now open for Chamber of Commerce board election
All Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce members in good standing can now submit nominations.
Supporting veterans: Legion’s Poppy Campaign launches in Fort St. John
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign runs until November 11th, with local cadets collecting donations at various businesses around the city to support Peace region veterans.
Court Report: October 27th to 31st
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between October 27th and October 31st.
Northern Health emergency rooms close four times in one month
The Peace River region suffered four Northern Health-operated emergency room closures in October 2025, bringing the total to nearly 40 this year.
RCMP identify remains in burnt car as missing man last seen in Fort St. John
The victim has been identified by RCMP officers as Edmonton resident Jesse Twain, who was last seen in Fort St. John on October 10th.
Dawson Creek considers ‘over-land piping’ from Peace River to alleviate water crisis
According to the mayor of Dawson Creek, Darcy Dober, as of October 28th, the city has roughly 180 days’ worth of water stored and is considering piping water over land from the Peace River amid the crisis.
Don’t complain, get paid: Kitimat resident offered thousands from LNG Canada
LNG Canada offered thousands of dollars in compensation to at least one Kitimat resident in exchange for them not complaining or raising objections about flaring at the facility in a week at the beginning of November.
NPSS senior girls’ volleyball cracks province’s weekly top 10
The North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) Grizzlies senior girls' volleyball team was named in B.C.'s weekly top 10 list for October 30th.
Dawson Creek firefighter no longer in critical condition after being hit by car
Captain Brooks Gower is no longer in critical a condition after being struck by a passing vehicle while responding to a roadside incident on Highway 97 on October 29th.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John flight forced to return after takeoff due to pressurization issue
An Air Canada Express flight was forced to return to the North Peace Regional Airport on October 31st shortly after takeoff due to a pressurization issue.
Water shut off at Rotary Manor, traffic disrupted in Dawson Creek for water line maintenance
Crews are completing water main valve replacements along 90th Avenue on Tuesday, November 4th, at the intersections with 9th and 10th Streets.
Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
Tumbler Ridge applies to get small town boost on HGTV show
Tumbler Ridge has applied to be on HGTV'S Home Town Takeover Canada, which will begin production in 2026 and air between late 2026 and early 2027.
Preliminary inquiry for former Dawson Creek councillor set for winter 2026
Shaely Wilbur, who served as a councillor for the city from 2012 to 2021, was charged with breach of trust for an incident that allegedly took place on December 1st, 2021.
(UPDATE) Long-standing Doig River First Nation Chief will not seek re-election
Trevor Makadahay has served as both a councillor and Chief at Doig River First Nation for almost two decades, beginning in the mid-1990s.
Fort St. John Senior Flyers secure first win of NPHL season
The Flyers beat the the Fox Creek Knights 7-0 with Landon Hatton getting his first shutout with Braeden Pimm scoring a hat trick.
BC Hydro says it should have been more proactive as Site C costs ballooned
BC Hydro told the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC) that it's on track to complete the project on the Peace River within a $16 billion budget.
Non-profit calls for nominations of seniors for annual Secret Santa program
The Peace Seniors Connect and Care Society is accepting nominations for its 2025 Secret Santa initiative.
Fort St. John Huskies’ win streak reaches nine games
The Fort St. John Huskies win streak has reached nine following victories Fairview Flyers and the County of Grande Prairie Wheat Kings on October 31st and November 1st.
Nominations now open for Chamber of Commerce board election
All Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce members in good standing can now submit nominations.
Supporting veterans: Legion’s Poppy Campaign launches in Fort St. John
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign runs until November 11th, with local cadets collecting donations at various businesses around the city to support Peace region veterans.
Court Report: October 27th to 31st
Today's court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between October 27th and October 31st.
Northern Health emergency rooms close four times in one month
The Peace River region suffered four Northern Health-operated emergency room closures in October 2025, bringing the total to nearly 40 this year.
RCMP identify remains in burnt car as missing man last seen in Fort St. John
The victim has been identified by RCMP officers as Edmonton resident Jesse Twain, who was last seen in Fort St. John on October 10th.
