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Tavi Dhillon

Tavi is originally from Brampton, Ont., and is currently a reporter in Fort St. John, B.C. Her passion for writing and radio brought her to the northeast, where she covers everything happening in the region—from city council to local music. Moving in pursuit of her dreams is nothing new for Tavi, who previously lived in Ottawa while studying journalism at Carleton University. Wherever she goes, home is always where her dog is.

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‘Armed and dangerous’ wanted man sought by Fort St John RCMP

The RCMP are seeking a man who is "believed to be armed and dangerous" and wanted on several charges, including assault, in Fort St John.

Police seek identity of man suspected of breaking into a Fort St John apartment

The RCMP are looking for a man they suspect broke into an apartment near Northern Lights College’s Fort St John campus.  

Emergency care temporarily paused at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital

Dawson Creek’s sole emergency department is short staffed and, as a result, will be closed until 3 this afternoon. 

Water you doing on Monday? The North Peace Leisure Pool is reopening

Swimmers can dive into the six-lap leisure pool in Fort St John on Monday after its annual refresh finishes up this weekend.  

New active measles cases reported in Northern Health

There are two new, active cases of measles in Northern Health after some weeks of only inactive instances being recorded. 

All area restrictions were rescinded as the Kiskatinaw River Wildfire continues shrinking

The area restrictions in the south Peace stemming from this summer’s Kiskatinaw River Wildfire have officially all been rescinded.  

In-person support for residential school survivors available in Fort St John

An office grand opening is the “icing on the cake” for a provincial organization in Fort St John who provides support to survivors of residential schools and their loved ones.  

Get fired up! Category one campfires are allowed in the northeast

As the weather cools, residents in the Peace and Northern Rockies can stay warm with a campfire as category one fires are now permitted in the northeast.  

‘A northern voice’ at the UBCM secured a visit from the premier this spring

Premier David Eby said he'd visit Fort St John while city council was at a conference of local governments. Councillors also brought the natural resource sector and local healthcare shortfalls to the province’s attention. 

Fort St John to observe Orange Shirt Day this Tuesday

Fort St John’s friendship centre will honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday morning. Residents are invited to join the society at Treaty 8. 

Requests paused at the Fort St John Public Library due to postal strike

Fort St John’s public library is pausing book requests as they will not receive any deliveries until Canada Post delivery workers are back to work. 

New Dawson Creek and District Hospital to include Indigenous languages on signage

The new Dawson Creek and District Hospital will be trilingual as the health authority and city “create a welcoming environment and respectful environment for Indigenous patients, families, visitors, and staff.” 

One new, inactive, case of measles reported in Northern Health

An inactive case of measles was confirmed to be in Northern Health according to the latest update on the highly contagious virus’ resurgence.  

Information called for after suspicious death in Dawson Creek

A man’s death from earlier this month is now being considered suspicious by Dawson Creek RCMP, who are seeking footage of a the location on the night of his passing.  

Over $10k donated to Fort St John Legion by local women’s group

100 Women Who Care collected $10,100 in donations to support a local charity’s operations and assistance programs at their event in Fort St John. 

SD60 reports 92 per cent retention rate of certified teachers hired last year

The north Peace retained the vast majority of the certified teachers hired last year. School trustees hope to see the same result with the 25 certified teachers hopping on board for this year.

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CFIA recalls brand of jarred anchovies due to histamine

A brand of jarred anchovies has been recalled in British Columbia and multiple other provinces.

Canadians head to the polls in ‘most important election of our time’

Polling stations are officially open across the country for those who have not already voted in advance polls.