Petition launched to amend Criminal Code for ‘stronger public safety’
The City of Prince George is petitioning the House of Commons to amend the Criminal Code of Canada and better support the legal system.
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Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair to return for 2026
The Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair is open for community members on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.
Gas prices set to decrease for FortisBC customers
Gas prices for FortisBC customers are set to decrease starting April 1st, 2026.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
Curling team featuring Fort St. John athlete celebrates undefeated run to Paralympic gold
A team including Ina Forrest, who was born in Fort St. John, won wheelchair curling gold at the Winter Paralympics in Italy in 2026.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Man fined nearly $5K and handed year B.C. hunting ban after shooting elk near Fort St. John road
David Douglas Cake was sentenced on March 2nd after shooting a cow elk near Upper Cache Road in 2024.
Students protest outside North Peace Secondary School over handling of allegations
Teenagers from North Peace Secondary School walked out of class on March 12th in protest over School District 60's handling of allegations.
Fort St. John theatre society seeks production pitches for 2026/27 season
The Stage North Theatre Society is looking for pitches from production enthusiasts for the 2026/27 season.
Home and away, Fort St. John hockey programs busy at provincials
Both the Fort St. John Flyers and Trackers have teams entered in the U-13, U-15 and U-18 provincial hockey tournaments.
‘All handmade’ artisan market to return to Fort St. John, while fending off scammers
The Northern Artisan Makers is set to host the spring edition of its market at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on May 8th and 9th.
Tumbler Ridge arena wins at least $50K in Kraft Hockeyville competition
The Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena was a late entry, but garnered enough votes to secure the Kraft Hockeyville provincial title in B.C. and $50,000 in upgrades for the facility.
Vancouver Canucks treats families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims to game experience
Families of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting had an “unforgettable experience” after being invited to a recent Vancouver Canucks game.
(UPDATE) Multi-vehicle incident shuts down Highway 97
Drive BC reports Highway 97 is closed for nearly four kilometres in both directions between Old Summit Lake Road and Wright Creek Road due to a multi-vehicle incident.
Charlie Lake victim’s family receives condolences from chief minister of home state in India
Mohan Yadav, the chief minister of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh, offered his condolences and support to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, a student who died in Charlie Lake on March 13th following an "altercation."
Fort St. John council finalizes five-year budget bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has given its new 2026-2030 budget bylaw its first three readings, moving it to the final step of the approval process.
Huskies swept in NWJHL finals as La Crete claims title
The La Crete Lumber Barons claimed their second Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League title in three seasons after beating the Fort St. John Huskies in four games in the 2025-26 finals.
Fort St. John artist’s new single cracks top 50 Canada country radio chart
Fort St. John musician Kyle McKearney has found success with his recent single Rearview, which has made its way onto the top 50 charts for Canadian country radio.
Early learning program to restart in Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge's StrongStart program will reopen on March 30th at a temporary space in Tumbler Ridge Place.
Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair to return for 2026
The Fort Nelson First Nation Health Fair is open for community members on March 21st and 22nd, 2026.
Gas prices set to decrease for FortisBC customers
Gas prices for FortisBC customers are set to decrease starting April 1st, 2026.
BC Nurses Union talks nurse-to-patient ratios
The BC Nurses Union (BCNU) spoke with Dub Craig on This Week in the Peace on March 13th about minimum nurse-to-patient ratios currently being targeted across the province.
B.C. reveals number of U.S.-trained healthcare professionals recruited amid campaign
B.C. has announced over 400 healthcare professionals from the U.S. have been recruited to work in the province since March 2025, of which 31 are headed to work for Northern Health.
Curling team featuring Fort St. John athlete celebrates undefeated run to Paralympic gold
A team including Ina Forrest, who was born in Fort St. John, won wheelchair curling gold at the Winter Paralympics in Italy in 2026.
BC Wildfire Service readies for 2026 season with record 2,400 firefighter applications and more equipment in Prince George depot
The BC Wildfire Service has received around 2,400 firefighter applications and improved its equipment depot in Prince George in preparation for the wildfire season 2026, it said in a press release.
Man fined nearly $5K and handed year B.C. hunting ban after shooting elk near Fort St. John road
David Douglas Cake was sentenced on March 2nd after shooting a cow elk near Upper Cache Road in 2024.
Students protest outside North Peace Secondary School over handling of allegations
Teenagers from North Peace Secondary School walked out of class on March 12th in protest over School District 60's handling of allegations.
Fort St. John theatre society seeks production pitches for 2026/27 season
The Stage North Theatre Society is looking for pitches from production enthusiasts for the 2026/27 season.
Home and away, Fort St. John hockey programs busy at provincials
Both the Fort St. John Flyers and Trackers have teams entered in the U-13, U-15 and U-18 provincial hockey tournaments.
‘All handmade’ artisan market to return to Fort St. John, while fending off scammers
The Northern Artisan Makers is set to host the spring edition of its market at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre on May 8th and 9th.
Tumbler Ridge arena wins at least $50K in Kraft Hockeyville competition
The Tumbler Ridge Community Centre Arena was a late entry, but garnered enough votes to secure the Kraft Hockeyville provincial title in B.C. and $50,000 in upgrades for the facility.
Vancouver Canucks treats families of Tumbler Ridge shooting victims to game experience
Families of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting had an “unforgettable experience” after being invited to a recent Vancouver Canucks game.
(UPDATE) Multi-vehicle incident shuts down Highway 97
Drive BC reports Highway 97 is closed for nearly four kilometres in both directions between Old Summit Lake Road and Wright Creek Road due to a multi-vehicle incident.
Charlie Lake victim’s family receives condolences from chief minister of home state in India
Mohan Yadav, the chief minister of the Indian state Madhya Pradesh, offered his condolences and support to the family of Gurkirat Manocha, a student who died in Charlie Lake on March 13th following an "altercation."
Fort St. John council finalizes five-year budget bylaw
The City of Fort St. John council has given its new 2026-2030 budget bylaw its first three readings, moving it to the final step of the approval process.
Huskies swept in NWJHL finals as La Crete claims title
The La Crete Lumber Barons claimed their second Strike Group North West Junior Hockey League title in three seasons after beating the Fort St. John Huskies in four games in the 2025-26 finals.
Fort St. John artist’s new single cracks top 50 Canada country radio chart
Fort St. John musician Kyle McKearney has found success with his recent single Rearview, which has made its way onto the top 50 charts for Canadian country radio.
Early learning program to restart in Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge's StrongStart program will reopen on March 30th at a temporary space in Tumbler Ridge Place.
