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Northeast B.C. to be impacted by wildfire smoke over next 24 to 48 hours.

Due to the wildfire smoke in the area, a special air quality statement has been issued in Northeastern B.C., including Fort St. John.

Stoddart Creek wildfire is being held, still burning inside perimeter

The Stoddart Creek wildfire remains classified as being held, meaning it is not expected to grow outside of the preset boundaries, though it continues to burn inside the fire's perimeter.

Vancouver’s Chinatown provides a shifting backdrop for divisive condo proposal

Peace River Zone Theatre Festival kicks off Wednesday night

The Peace River Zone Theatre Festival kicks off Wednesday at the high school for three nights of plays.

Holman Creek wildfire expected to join Donnie Creek

The Holman Creek wildfire, discovered Monday, is likely to join with the Donnie Creek wildfire, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).

Incident management team expected for West Kistkatinaw, Peavine Creek wildfires

An incident management team is expected to set up in Dawson Creek to focus on slowing the progression of the West West Kiskatinaw River and Peavine Creek wildfires, according to BC Wildfire Services (BCWS).

CDC celebrates 50th anniversary in Fort St. John with open house

The Fort St. John Child Development Centre (CDC) is holding an open house as part of its 50th year Anniversary following the successful talent show earlier this year.

Donis Road closed intermittently on Thursday

Starting Thursday, June 8th, Donis Road will be closed intermittently for cattle guard removals.

Font gives fresh look to B.C. Indigenous languages while working on reconciliation

Evacuation order issued for West Kiskatinaw River Wildfire

The quick growth of the West Kiskatinaw River Wildfire has forced the Peace River Regional District to issue an evacuation order.

UPDATE: Donnie Creek wildfire second largest in B.C. history

The Donnie Creek wildfire has grown to 240,480 hectares, making it the second-largest wildfire in B.C.’s history, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Tumbler Ridge archivist celebrated

Tumbler Ridge Museum volunteer archivist Crys White was recognized for her dedication to preserving local history as part of BC Museums Week 2023, held every year from May 14 to 20.

A new exhibit launched displaying Charlie Lake’s biodiversity

Local community members in Fort St. John are invited to explore and learn Charlie Lake's history through unique interactive activities.

Job action at Capilano U in B.C., as contracts inked with staff at five other schools

First nursing graduates from UNBC in Fort St. John celebrated on Friday

The first cohort of nurses to graduate from UNBC’s Northern Baccalaureate Nursing Program celebrated at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre on Friday.

North Peace residents banded together to protect properties from Stoddart Creek wildfire

Despite the Stoddart Creek wildfire now being held, a Rose Prairie man says rural residents worked together to protect each other’s homes when it was first discovered.

Six new wildfires sparked in Peace, Northern Rockies regions

Six new wildfires started in the region over the weekend due to natural causes, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).

Energeticcity.ca Weekly Review: Getting Ready for Summer

In this edition of the Weekly Review, we are getting ready for summer with a new newsletter. Plus, our top stories of the week.

Activists in Canada aim to carry torch for Hong Kong’s silenced Tiananmen vigil

Donnie Creek wildfire grows due to planned ignitions

The Donnie Creek wildfire continues to grow, but a lot of the growth is due to planned ignitions, according to BC Wildfire Service (BCWS).