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NLC Board of Governors elects new chair

Lori Archibald has been elected as the new chair of the Northern Lights College Board of Governors.

Vancouver-Kensington MLA visits Fort St. John for anti-racism initiatives

Mable Elmore, the MLA for Vancouver-Kensington, visited Fort St. John last week to speak with the Filipino community about a Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre.

Campfire prohibition rescinded in Prince George Fire Centre

A Category 1 fire, or campfire, is an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.

Areas of Off-leash Dog Park closed next week for weed spraying

The small and medium areas of the Off-Lease Dog Park in Fort St. John will be closed next week for weed spraying.

Local woman encourages residents to ask questions during Overdose Awareness Day event

A local woman is helping to inform residents about International Overdose Awareness Day being held in Fort St. John at the Festival Plaza at the end of the month.

Donnie Creek wildfire no longer a wildfire of note after days of rain

After a few days of rain, the BC Wildfire Service no longer considers the Donnie Creek wildfire a wildfire of note.

Fort St. John businessman fined over $40,000 for dumping human waste, two provincial ministries also blamed

A Fort St. John businessman was fined over $40,000 for dumping waste in a lagoon in Charlie Lake, while the judge also noted the shortcomings of two provincial ministries.

Wray comes out on top in Bear Flats hill race

Nigel Wray with the Blizzard Bicycle Club bested his clubmates this past Sunday in a 7.16-kilometre race on Bear Flats hill.

Shadow Minister of Agriculture stops into Fort St. John to speak with local farmers

The Shadow Minister of Agriculture for BC United visited Fort St. John on Friday and, along with the Peace River North MLA, spoke with local farmers about their experiences during the drought.

Vancouver translator reaches settlement with British Museum over unauthorized work

Wildfire prompts B.C. regional district to place 85 properties on evacuation alert

Staff working behind the scenes of Canada’s fire fight essential to battle

Eight-year-old burn survivor has “amazing time” at Burn Camp

A local burn survivor says he had an “amazing time” at the BC Burn Camp in Squamish last month.

Wray breezes through Baldonnel Time Trial

Wray came in first with a time of 23:25, followed by Calvin McCracken.

Remembering Chetwynd’s former newspaper

Archival efforts are underway by the Chetwynd Public Library Association to preserve the town’s newspaper, which sadly closed its doors in 2016 - a publication responsible for chronicling 57 years of local history. 

Researcher warns against intervention as B.C. port workers conclude contract vote

Wildfire impact on B.C. tourism varies by region, proximity and visibility of flames

Willms Sunflower Festival opening postponed until Friday

The Willms Sunflower Festival opening has been postponed until Friday, August 4th, due to heavy rainfall in the area.

Fred Fest returns this month for its third year

Fred Fest is returning for its third year, featuring local talent, including Kyle McKearney and the Montney Coulees.

Summer Events: Camping, Gold Panning, Racing, and More

Here are some great camping spots located across Northeast B.C. Plus, a list of events happening for August 4-6, 2023