Gas pump prices dip after feds lift gas tax
There was some relief at the pumps for drivers across the Peace Region as a pause on the federal government’s gas tax took effect Monday.
Apr 21, 2026 9:32 AM
There was some relief at the pumps for drivers across the Peace Region as a pause on the federal government’s gas tax took effect Monday.
Apr 21, 2026 9:18 AM
Old Fort Road is closed due to "cracking" reported Sunday night. The circled area indicates the old landslide scar.
Apr 20, 2026 3:13 PM
**Warning** This story contains descriptions of child abuse, which may be disturbing to readers.
Apr 20, 2026 10:39 AM
Another step taken toward stronger protections for Canadian citizens traveling abroad with the introduction in the House of Commons of Kiara’s Law...
Apr 20, 2026 7:11 AM
UFC President Dana White is stepping in to support a 12-year-old British Columbia shooting victim as she begins an aggressive journey toward recovery.
Apr 19, 2026 9:12 AM
Water week in the Northern Rockies is May 3rd to May 9th this year.
Apr 19, 2026 5:54 AM
The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reported 825 sales with a value of $348,068,856 through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in the first quarter of 2026.
Apr 17, 2026 2:13 PM
Persistent drought conditions in parts of B.C. have the potential to lead to an “active” spring wildfire season, officials said in an update Thursday.
Apr 17, 2026 10:31 AM
A Dawson Creek man has been fined $8000 and suspended from angling for two years after being caught fishing illegally and then trying to run from officers.
Apr 17, 2026 10:21 AM
Business leaders in Northeast B.C., say a lack of provincial buy-in for recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program could have huge impacts on the local economy.
Apr 16, 2026 7:20 AM
BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is recognizing two STARS members from Grande Prairie following their response to the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Apr 16, 2026 7:10 AM
A Fort St. john man has been fined $4,000 after pleading guilty to hunting a deer on private land.
Apr 15, 2026 6:43 PM
A driver is lucky to escape injury after the car he was driving became submerged in a ditch.
Apr 15, 2026 6:34 PM
On Tuesday, the mayor of Hudson’s Hope expressed frustration with Northern Health’s website, which provides status updates on emergency department closures.
Apr 15, 2026 9:39 AM
With Northern Health’s inability to attract enough new health-care workers in the past five years, the MLA for Peace River North is calling on the provincial government to scrap health authorities like Northern Health and return to a system of 52 regional boards with local representation.
Apr 14, 2026 5:31 PM
A man with a long a criminal history has been sentenced to jail for a sexual assault.
Apr 14, 2026 7:48 AM
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day as the Iran war sends energy costs surging.
Apr 14, 2026 6:53 AM
The South Peace District Crime Prevention Association is hosting a crime symposium in Dawson Creek.
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