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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).

Former Fort St. John resident credited in newest Spider-Man movie

A former Fort St. John resident, Braden Scheck, is credited in the new movie, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse.

Fort St. John Northern Lights College graduates walk stage

Northern Lights College (NLC) graduates walked the stage Thursday afternoon in the presence of friends, family, college staff and local politicians.

Vancouver home sales rise in May, nearing 10-year average: real estate board

New wildfire sparked near Bear Flats classified as out of control

A new out-of-control wildfire sparked off Highway 29 near Bear Flats shortly after 2 p.m. on Thursday.

Project Heavy Duty provides hands-on learning experience for SD60 students

The 19th annual School District 60 Project Heavy Duty kicked off earlier this week at the new Parkwood Southlands development site near 116th Street. 

Donnie Creek wildfire grows to over 174,000 hectares

$1.2 million Kids Arena Fieldhouse upgrades complete

The Kids Arena Fieldhouse upgrades are complete, keeping within the $1.2 million budget.

Coastal GasLink nearly 89% complete

Coastal GasLink (CGL) is 88.4 per cent complete, according to May’s construction update.

Suncor to cut 1,500 jobs by end of year, employees informed Thursday

Suncor Energy Inc. will cut 1,500 jobs by the end of the year, as new CEO Rich Kruger forges ahead with his mandate to reduce costs and improve the company's lagging financial performance.

Bluey Day raises $63K for hospital foundation

Many residents had their heads shaved on Saturday, raising $63,532.25 for the hospital foundation’s cancer diagnostics and treatment fund.