Firefighters continue battling wildfires across northeast B.C.
There’s no respite for BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) firefighters battling large blazes around northeast B.C.
Dawson Creek
Latest in Dawson Creek
‘High streamflow advisory’: Minor flooding in low-lying ground possible as river water levels rise
The Peace River region continues to be under a ‘high streamflow advisory’ due to the cool and rainy weather expected on June 22nd.
Medical pilot connecting people to family doctors considered for Peace River region
A pilot project taking inspiration from a medical clinic in the City of Colwood is being considered by the Peace River Regional District to help people connect with family doctors.
North Peace Minor Baseball eyes expansion after quick recovery from shed fire
North Peace Minor Baseball's shed went up in flames in April, but president Scott MacLean is upbeat about the future of the club.
Industry-led Indigenous school attendance program celebrates quarter-century, looks for new partners
The Stay in School program, which encourages Indigenous students in Treaty 8 communities to attend school, is celebrating its 25-year milestone.
Date set for Boundary Lake Water Station reopening after 10 months closed
The Boundary Lake Water Station will reopen on June 30th after completing installation and testing.
Fires grow within Fort Nelson zone but rain aids firefighting efforts
Three large wildfires in northeast B.C. have grown, but rainfall in the Peace region has been helping BCWS tackle the flames.
Measles case numbers climb in Northern Health region
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has confirmed two more cases of measles in Northern Health's jurisdiction, bringing the total reported to 20.
Final evacuation alert rescinded for Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The last remaining evacuation alert for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been rescinded by the Peace River Regional District.
Toxic drug alert issued for Dawson Creek ‘green substance’
Northern Health is warning Dawson Creek residents of a toxic drug described as a green substance sold as 'down.'
North wellness society eyeing Site C workers camp as future addictions centre
The North Wind Wellness Centre Society is looking to acquire and convert the Site C workers camp into a mental health and addiction facility.
Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires downgraded, leaving only Summit Lake fire ‘of note’
The Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires have been downgraded and are no longer considered 'fires of note.'
(UPDATE) Missing teenager found safe
The 17 years old has now been found safe.
Thunderstorm and rain warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Peace region, Fort Nelson and Prince George on June 18th.
Pocket Knife Creek fire now ‘being held,’ Summit Lake blaze shrinks as wildfire picture calms
After weekend rainfall in northeast B.C., the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now listed as ‘being held' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the Summit Lake blaze has slightly shrunk.
Area restriction in place for Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service has announced an area restriction for a region near the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Campfires allowed again thanks to weekend of wet weather
The Prince George Fire Centre has lifted the ban on campfires in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones since June 4th.
Two arrested after stolen vehicle ‘accelerates backwards’ to ram police car
The RCMP says a man and woman are in custody after a stolen vehicle “accelerated backwards” to ram a police vehicle on June 17th.
Man in custody after break-in report and highway closure restricts firefighter access to wildfire
One person is in police custody following a police investigation that closed Highway 52 for a day, restricting wildfire personnel travel to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Runners brave the rain for 24-hour endurance race around Fish Creek Community Forest
The annual 24-hour Sadownik Miles For Smiles 2025 ultra-marathon brought out 56 competitors who ran loops of Fish Creek Community Forest to raise money for cancer patients at Fort St. John Hospital.
‘High streamflow advisory’: Minor flooding in low-lying ground possible as river water levels rise
The Peace River region continues to be under a ‘high streamflow advisory’ due to the cool and rainy weather expected on June 22nd.
Medical pilot connecting people to family doctors considered for Peace River region
A pilot project taking inspiration from a medical clinic in the City of Colwood is being considered by the Peace River Regional District to help people connect with family doctors.
North Peace Minor Baseball eyes expansion after quick recovery from shed fire
North Peace Minor Baseball's shed went up in flames in April, but president Scott MacLean is upbeat about the future of the club.
Industry-led Indigenous school attendance program celebrates quarter-century, looks for new partners
The Stay in School program, which encourages Indigenous students in Treaty 8 communities to attend school, is celebrating its 25-year milestone.
Date set for Boundary Lake Water Station reopening after 10 months closed
The Boundary Lake Water Station will reopen on June 30th after completing installation and testing.
Fires grow within Fort Nelson zone but rain aids firefighting efforts
Three large wildfires in northeast B.C. have grown, but rainfall in the Peace region has been helping BCWS tackle the flames.
Measles case numbers climb in Northern Health region
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has confirmed two more cases of measles in Northern Health's jurisdiction, bringing the total reported to 20.
Final evacuation alert rescinded for Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The last remaining evacuation alert for the Kiskatinaw River wildfire has been rescinded by the Peace River Regional District.
Toxic drug alert issued for Dawson Creek ‘green substance’
Northern Health is warning Dawson Creek residents of a toxic drug described as a green substance sold as 'down.'
North wellness society eyeing Site C workers camp as future addictions centre
The North Wind Wellness Centre Society is looking to acquire and convert the Site C workers camp into a mental health and addiction facility.
Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires downgraded, leaving only Summit Lake fire ‘of note’
The Kiskatinaw River and Pocket Knife Creek wildfires have been downgraded and are no longer considered 'fires of note.'
(UPDATE) Missing teenager found safe
The 17 years old has now been found safe.
Thunderstorm and rain warning issued for Peace region
Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Peace region, Fort Nelson and Prince George on June 18th.
Pocket Knife Creek fire now ‘being held,’ Summit Lake blaze shrinks as wildfire picture calms
After weekend rainfall in northeast B.C., the Pocket Knife Creek wildfire is now listed as ‘being held' by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), while the Summit Lake blaze has slightly shrunk.
Area restriction in place for Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The BC Wildfire Service has announced an area restriction for a region near the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Campfires allowed again thanks to weekend of wet weather
The Prince George Fire Centre has lifted the ban on campfires in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek fire zones since June 4th.
Two arrested after stolen vehicle ‘accelerates backwards’ to ram police car
The RCMP says a man and woman are in custody after a stolen vehicle “accelerated backwards” to ram a police vehicle on June 17th.
Man in custody after break-in report and highway closure restricts firefighter access to wildfire
One person is in police custody following a police investigation that closed Highway 52 for a day, restricting wildfire personnel travel to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Runners brave the rain for 24-hour endurance race around Fish Creek Community Forest
The annual 24-hour Sadownik Miles For Smiles 2025 ultra-marathon brought out 56 competitors who ran loops of Fish Creek Community Forest to raise money for cancer patients at Fort St. John Hospital.
