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B.C. government and social media giants make deal on non-consensual intimate images

Former Tumbler Ridge mayor hopes youth golfing initiatives can lead to start of junior league

Former District of Tumbler Ridge Mayor Keith Bertrand wants more kids to learn and appreciate the game of golf.

UPDATE: Fort Nelson wildfires: Parker Lake blaze slows, Patry Creek worsens

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Mayor Rob Fraser says the wildfire situation in Fort Nelson is beginning to look positive.

BC Coroners Service announces inquest for 2019 death in Dawson Creek

An inquest has been announced by the BC Coroners Service into the death of a 23-year-old woman in Dawson Creek RCMP custody five years ago.

FSJ Flight Basketball teams impress at Good Hoops Classic in Edmonton

The Fort St. John Flight basketball teams have returned after an impressive showing at the Good Hoops Classic in Edmonton from May 10th to May 12th. 

UPDATE: North Cameron Lake wildfire grows, says BCWS

According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a wildfire discovered on May 12th south of Hudson's Hope has already grown to 100 hectares.

Fort Nelson braces for ‘last stand’ as high winds expected to push wildfire toward town

Rob Fraser did not sugarcoat the situation facing Fort Nelson as forecasts called for westerly winds to pick up in northeastern B.C. late Sunday and turn a menacing nearby wildfire into a dire threat.

UPDATE Parker Lake wildfire grows beyond 4,000 hectares

The Parker Lake wildfire north of Fort Nelson has grown again, to more than 2,000 hectares.

Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Thanks for Voting

In this edition of the Weekly Review, we say thanks for voting in the North Peace People's Choice Awards. Plus, the most-read stories of the week.

UPDATE: BC Wildfire Service lists Gundy Creek Road Wildfire as ‘under control’ on May 13th

The fire has been listed as 'under control,' according to BCWS

Holdover wildfire from 2023 in Donnie Creek reignites

According to the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS), a holdover wildfire from the 2023 season has reignited in the Donnie Creek area.

UPDATE: Parker Lake wildfire near Fort Nelson grows to 1,696 hectares

The Parker Lake wildfire has grown to more than 1,600 hectares, and it’s unknown right now if the blaze has caused any damage to property in Fort Nelson.

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality issues full Evacuation Order of Fort Nelson

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has issued a full evacuation order of Fort Nelson, due to a wildfire reported Friday afternoon.

Wildfire triggers evacuation of ‘multiple neighbourhoods’ in Fort Nelson, B.C.

Update: NRRM evacuating parts near Fort Nelson area

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) has begun the process of evacuating residents in the Fort Nelson area, according to a Facebook post.

UPDATE: Fire ‘under control’ in 198 Road area

This is the second wildfire reported in the Dawson Creek area Friday. A wildfire near Farmington also reported and is currently 'under control.'

B.C. halts new jade mining in northwest, five-year transition for existing operations

Nogah Creek Wildfire grows to 2,000 hectares 

The Nogah Creek wildfire has grown to 2,000 hectares, according to the BC Wildfire Service. 

MLA Bernier introduces new bill to help families with wrongful death compensation

Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier has introduced “Logan’s Law,” aimed at helping families of victims killed by careless or intentional acts of others.

Minister of Forests urges vigilance as wildfire threat increases in Fort Nelson

B.C.’s Minister of Forests says he’s directed the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to establish a command centre in Fort Nelson as the wildfire season begins to ramp up.