Family sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge
The family of Maya Gebala is suing Open AI after the Tumbler Ridge shooting.
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School District 60 amends annual budget over fewer enrolments
School District 60 has released the details of its amended budget, showing a drop in enrolments for the school year 2025-26.
Tse’k’wa cave wins B.C. tourism award for Indigenous experience
Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa Heritage Society won the Indigenous operator or experience award at the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) conference in Kelowna.
Fort St. John city salt truck driver involved in crash and issued ticket after allegedly running red light
A City of Fort St. John salt truck was involved in a crash after allegedly running a red light at the intersection of 100th Street and 100th Avenue on March 8th.
Teams dressed as nuns, wrestlers, film villains and more take to dodgeball court for annual Fort St. John fundraiser
The dodgeball tournament, organized by the City of Fort St. John's recreational department and the North Peace Gymnastics Association, took place on Saturday, March 7th.
Moose FM radiothon raises $15,000 for Skye’s Place
Moose FM raised $15,000 at March 6th's radiothon invite. The funds from the event will be donated to the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society's Skye's Place.
Huskies drop both games to start NWJHL 2025-26 finals
Seen as underdogs, the Fort St. John Huskies dropped the first two games of the NWJHL finals to the La Crete Lumber Barons on March 7th and 8th.
PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.
Lawyer says no proof of his client’s presence at B.C. double killing scene
A lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple during a home invasion, Abhijeet Singh, says the prosecution hasn't proved his client was at the crime scene.
Dawson Creek shortlisted for Sport Tourism Canada awards over Para Cup hosting
Dawson Creek has been shortlisted for two Sport Tourism Canada awards in 2026 after hosting the international para ice hockey invitational, the Para Cup, in late November and early December 2025.
Court Report: March 2nd to 6th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 2nd and 6th, 2026.
Fort St. John talks potential west coast pipeline with Alberta minister
Fort St. John councillors joined the mayor, Lilia Hansen, to meet Alberta minister of Indigenous relations Rajan Sawhney to discuss the West Coast Oil Pipeline project.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case
Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.
Northern Lights College finds new location for Tumbler Ridge campus after tragedy
Northern Lights College (NLC) has found a new location for its Tumbler Ridge campus, after a mass shooting at its former home in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School building.
Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital
The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.
Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
Maya Gebala had her breathing tube removed to see if she could breathe on her own.
Energy regulator to funnel ‘significant funding and work’ into Peace orphan wells
During the PRRD’s February 26th board meeting, a delegation from the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) gave an update on plans for orphaned and dormant well sites in the Peace region.
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update
Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.
Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council
The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.
School District 60 amends annual budget over fewer enrolments
School District 60 has released the details of its amended budget, showing a drop in enrolments for the school year 2025-26.
Tse’k’wa cave wins B.C. tourism award for Indigenous experience
Charlie Lake's Tse'k'wa Heritage Society won the Indigenous operator or experience award at the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC) conference in Kelowna.
Fort St. John city salt truck driver involved in crash and issued ticket after allegedly running red light
A City of Fort St. John salt truck was involved in a crash after allegedly running a red light at the intersection of 100th Street and 100th Avenue on March 8th.
Teams dressed as nuns, wrestlers, film villains and more take to dodgeball court for annual Fort St. John fundraiser
The dodgeball tournament, organized by the City of Fort St. John's recreational department and the North Peace Gymnastics Association, took place on Saturday, March 7th.
Moose FM radiothon raises $15,000 for Skye’s Place
Moose FM raised $15,000 at March 6th's radiothon invite. The funds from the event will be donated to the Fort St. John Women's Resource Society's Skye's Place.
Huskies drop both games to start NWJHL 2025-26 finals
Seen as underdogs, the Fort St. John Huskies dropped the first two games of the NWJHL finals to the La Crete Lumber Barons on March 7th and 8th.
PRRD offers $250,000 towards new Foundry in Fort St. John
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has tentatively agreed to offer Foundry Fort St. John $250,000 in funding.
Lawyer says no proof of his client’s presence at B.C. double killing scene
A lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering an Abbotsford couple during a home invasion, Abhijeet Singh, says the prosecution hasn't proved his client was at the crime scene.
Dawson Creek shortlisted for Sport Tourism Canada awards over Para Cup hosting
Dawson Creek has been shortlisted for two Sport Tourism Canada awards in 2026 after hosting the international para ice hockey invitational, the Para Cup, in late November and early December 2025.
Court Report: March 2nd to 6th
Today’s court report contains all the sentences handed down in the Peace region between March 2nd and 6th, 2026.
Fort St. John talks potential west coast pipeline with Alberta minister
Fort St. John councillors joined the mayor, Lilia Hansen, to meet Alberta minister of Indigenous relations Rajan Sawhney to discuss the West Coast Oil Pipeline project.
Strong winds cause power outages across B.C. overnight
BC Hydro has reported nearly 70 power outages overnight on March 7th and 8th across B.C. amidst a yellow wind warning.
B.C. government to keep antlers and hide after decision overturned in guided hunt case
Zachary McDermott was found guilty of killing a mountain sheep out of season on a guided hunt. B.C. is keeping the antlers and hide after an appeal which overturned a previous decision.
Northern Lights College finds new location for Tumbler Ridge campus after tragedy
Northern Lights College (NLC) has found a new location for its Tumbler Ridge campus, after a mass shooting at its former home in the Tumbler Ridge Secondary School building.
Deadline extended for applications to design sculpture outside new Dawson Creek hospital
The deadline for expression of interests in designing a sculpture outside the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been extended from March 6th to March 27th. Artists who wish to apply must submit a resume and portfolio of past work.
Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
Maya Gebala had her breathing tube removed to see if she could breathe on her own.
Energy regulator to funnel ‘significant funding and work’ into Peace orphan wells
During the PRRD’s February 26th board meeting, a delegation from the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) gave an update on plans for orphaned and dormant well sites in the Peace region.
Confirmed measles cases in northeast B.C. exceeds 320 in latest update
Two new confirmed measles cases have been reported by Northern Health in the week leading up to March 5th, both in the northeast region.
Organizers of second Cultural Gathering of Nations seek sponsorship from Dawson Creek council
The organizers behind the Cultural Gathering of Nations at the Ovintiv Events Centre have sought sponsorship from the City of Dawson Creek.
