The BC Wildfire Service says areas in northeast B.C. are at an ‘extreme’ risk of wildfires, including a large parcel engulfing Fort Nelson and spots near Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Employment at the Site C hydroelectric dam project continued to decline in April 2025 as the project nears completion.
RCMP in Fort St. John reported a significant decrease in crime rates "across the board" in April.
The wildfire in the Komie Road area, which has burned 47-hectares, started on May 15th.
The BC Wildfire Service's latest update for the fire, located near Etset Lake, came on Friday, May 23rd.
A man has been arrested after someone allegedly set fire to the Fort Nelson RCMP detachment building on May 22nd.
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy is collecting stories from residents who have dealt with the local healthcare system.
Northern Health is seeking photographs of the Peace region to decorate the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Doig River First Nation and West Moberly First Nations and Fort Nelson First Nation will be getting a share of funds through the province’s Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty program, funded by the New Relationship Trust.
BCWS has shared a new update on the Klenteh Creek wildfire, saying that it is now being held as of May 16th.
Clint Parker, instructer at Northern Combat Club and promoter of the Northern Combat Invitational, posted the new design - which pays homage to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
A new wildfire has been discovered in the Komie Road area on May 15th.
One of the many overwintering wildfires burning north of Fort Nelson, near Fort Nelson River, is now listed as 'being held' by the BC Wildfire Service.
WorkSafeBC says a hospitality facility for oil and gas workers near Fort Nelson, Key Pile Camp, has been fined more than $3,000.
BCWS has provided an update regarding the wildfire located near the Kiwigana River.
The BCWS is preparing to send more personnel to the Fort Nelson area amid a surge in overwintering wildfires reigniting.
A wildfire northeast of Fort Nelson and near the Alberta border has crossed the 100-hectare threshold.
A wildfire in the Brandt Creek area now sits at 355 hectares in size.
The Prince George Fire Centre is imposing a ban on category two and three open burning in the Peace region on Friday, May 16th.
Another holdover fire north of Fort Nelson has quickly ballooned, this time near Etcho Creek to burn more than 400 hectares.
