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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Staffing challenges lead to temporary ER closure in Tumbler Ridge

Health Celestia Nlemvo -
Emergency department services at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will be unavailable for 12 hours Wednesday due to staffing challenges.

Free transit coming to Fort St. John and Dawson Creek on election day

Transit Celestia Nlemvo -
Residents in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek will be able to ride public transit for free on general voting day as part of a provincewide initiative.

Final signage completes upgrades at Dawson Creek’s Mile Zero Cairn

Tourism Celestia Nlemvo -
A series of improvements to one of Dawson Creek’s best-known landmarks is complete, with new signage now installed at the Mile Zero Cairn.

Northeast B.C. unemployment rate falls as employment rate rises

Economy Celestia Nlemvo -
Northeast British Columbia’s labour market is showing signs of improvement, with unemployment falling and a larger share of residents employed compared with the same time last year.

Tumbler Ridge introduces curbside voting option for residents facing accessibility barriers

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
Voters in Tumbler Ridge who may have difficulty getting into a polling place will have another option during this year’s municipal election.

2026 Municipal Election: Incumbent mayors seeking re-election in the Peace Region

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Where to vote in the Peace Region for the 2026 municipal election

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
Election day is just around the corner, and voters across the Peace Region are getting ready to choose their local mayors, councillors, regional district directors and school trustees.

2026 Municipal Election: Meet the three mayoral candidates across the Peace Region

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
The Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, October 17th.

IIO clears Dawson Creek RCMP officers in fatal 2024 arrest

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
Four Dawson Creek RCMP officers will not face charges following a fatal arrest last year, after B.C.’s independent police watchdog found the force used during the struggle was justified.

(Update) RCMP investigating threat-related behaviour at North Peace Secondary

RCMP Celestia Nlemvo -
RCMP are investigating a safety concern involving threat-related behaviour at North Peace Secondary School.

Fort St. John candidates debate aquatics, taxes and public safety

2026 Municipal Elections Celestia Nlemvo -
Fort St. John’s municipal candidates had plenty to talk about Thursday night as they took questions on everything from a proposed new aquatics facility to taxes and public safety.

Dawson Creek lands among Canada’s top spots for northern lights

Tourism Celestia Nlemvo -
Dawson Creek is getting some recognition for something northern residents know well: its dark skies can make for a pretty good northern lights show.

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

Enbridge completes $1.2B pipeline expansion south of Taylor

Energy & Utilities Celestia Nlemvo -
A major expansion of Enbridge’s Westcoast natural gas pipeline system in northeastern B.C. is now complete and in operation.

Taylor resident urges council to reject proposed Site E megadam

Municipal News Celestia Nlemvo -
A long-time resident living along the Peace River is urging local municipal leaders to stand against BC Hydro’s proposed Site E dam project, pointing to 15 years of severe ecological degradation in her backyard.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.