Planned BC Hydro outage to affect nearly 1,000 customers
BC Hydro's planned outage is expected to impact 992 customers in Pouce Coupe and parts of surrounding communities, including Fort St. John.
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(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Elementary pupils cheer on Olympic athlete mentor as part of Classroom Champions program
Students held a cheer party for luge athlete Devin Wardrope on Tuesday, February 3rd at Pouce Coupe Elementary. He has been mentoring them through the Classroom Champions program.
NEBC Trackers gets set to host championship for best U-18 teams in B.C.
The NEBC Trackers will host the eight-team BC Hockey Tier One Provincial Championship at the North Peace Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre in March 2026.
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.
Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.
(UPDATE) Medieval faire to fundraise for Dawson Creek Dance Company’s New York trip
Thirteen members of the Dawson Creek Dance Company will be heading to New York City in July, and a fundraising team is holding the King's Court Banquet to do it.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Pouce Coupe to determine cost of water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The Village of Pouce Coupe is moving forward with its 2026 Infrastructure Master Plan, including developing a Water System Capital Improvement Plan and finishing a Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
Upcoming outages to affect over 400 Peace BC Hydro customers
More than 400 BC Hydro customers in areas such as Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Taylor will be affected by planned outages from January 27th to February 4th, 2026.
Northern Health launches new webpage tracking emergency department status
The webpage provides information on whether Northern Health emergency departments are open or temporarily closed.
Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’
Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.
Funding switch for community parks in new PRRD bylaw
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has created a new parks bylaw for funding its North Peace Park and Inver Johnson Memorial Community Park.
Regional district plans orientation for elected officials following 2026 election
The Peace River Regional District is planning an event for newly elected officials in November following the 2026 municipal elections in October.
Province considers name changes in Peace region over link to controversial historical figure
The B.C. provincial government is considering changing the name of two locations in the Peace River region related to historical figure Joseph William Trutch.
Number of impaired northern B.C. drivers stopped by police in December bucks trend
Results from BC Highway Patrol’s annual winter impaired driving campaign in December 2025 shows an increase in the number of motorists stopped in the north.
Dawson Creek man launches website tracking ER status across northern B.C.
Romeo Macabuhay’s website ‘Is ER Open?’ monitors the status of hospital ERs operated by Northern Health, including in northeast B.C.
Dawson Creek chamber issues alert about shoplifting and counterfeit money
The Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce warned businesses about counterfeit money - $100 and $50 bills - 'floating around' the city.
‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made
While nothing is decided, Dan Davies says he's had discussions with the Conservative Party of B.C. to run as a candidate in the future.
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) tabulated data from January to June 2025 which suggests speeding is just as prominent in winter months.
(UPDATE) ‘Important time’: North Peace politicians join national figures to mark Black History Month’s 30th anniversary
Initially celebrated as a week in the 1920s, Black History Month has been recognized in Canada in February since December 1995.
Elementary pupils cheer on Olympic athlete mentor as part of Classroom Champions program
Students held a cheer party for luge athlete Devin Wardrope on Tuesday, February 3rd at Pouce Coupe Elementary. He has been mentoring them through the Classroom Champions program.
NEBC Trackers gets set to host championship for best U-18 teams in B.C.
The NEBC Trackers will host the eight-team BC Hockey Tier One Provincial Championship at the North Peace Arena and Pomeroy Sport Centre in March 2026.
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.
Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.
(UPDATE) Medieval faire to fundraise for Dawson Creek Dance Company’s New York trip
Thirteen members of the Dawson Creek Dance Company will be heading to New York City in July, and a fundraising team is holding the King's Court Banquet to do it.
Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade
Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.
Pouce Coupe to determine cost of water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
The Village of Pouce Coupe is moving forward with its 2026 Infrastructure Master Plan, including developing a Water System Capital Improvement Plan and finishing a Sewer System Capital Improvement Plan.
Number of black bear deaths shrinks around B.C. in 2025, but slightly increases in north
The number of black bear deaths involving the B.C. Conservation Service was released on January 22nd.
Upcoming outages to affect over 400 Peace BC Hydro customers
More than 400 BC Hydro customers in areas such as Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Taylor will be affected by planned outages from January 27th to February 4th, 2026.
Northern Health launches new webpage tracking emergency department status
The webpage provides information on whether Northern Health emergency departments are open or temporarily closed.
Regional volleyball teams compete at tournament to ‘break ice, work together’
Fort St. John’s Northern BC Volleyball Club hosted the IceBreaker tournament 2026 on January 10th and 11th.
Funding switch for community parks in new PRRD bylaw
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has created a new parks bylaw for funding its North Peace Park and Inver Johnson Memorial Community Park.
Regional district plans orientation for elected officials following 2026 election
The Peace River Regional District is planning an event for newly elected officials in November following the 2026 municipal elections in October.
Province considers name changes in Peace region over link to controversial historical figure
The B.C. provincial government is considering changing the name of two locations in the Peace River region related to historical figure Joseph William Trutch.
Number of impaired northern B.C. drivers stopped by police in December bucks trend
Results from BC Highway Patrol’s annual winter impaired driving campaign in December 2025 shows an increase in the number of motorists stopped in the north.
Dawson Creek man launches website tracking ER status across northern B.C.
Romeo Macabuhay’s website ‘Is ER Open?’ monitors the status of hospital ERs operated by Northern Health, including in northeast B.C.
Dawson Creek chamber issues alert about shoplifting and counterfeit money
The Dawson Creek and District Chamber of Commerce warned businesses about counterfeit money - $100 and $50 bills - 'floating around' the city.
‘I’ve never said no’: Former MLA considers return to politics with Conservatives, but no decisions made
While nothing is decided, Dan Davies says he's had discussions with the Conservative Party of B.C. to run as a candidate in the future.
No let up in speeding violations in winter conditions, ICBC data reveals
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) tabulated data from January to June 2025 which suggests speeding is just as prominent in winter months.
