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Worker dead after fatal gas plant incident in northeast B.C.
The company says the incident took place near its Aitken Creek gas plant.
Trevor Bolin announces bid for FSJ Mayor
Trevor Bolin has kicked off his campaign for Fort St. John Mayor...
Hudson’s Hope ER closed again due to chronic staffing shortage
The current diversion is scheduled to end at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8.
Incumbent Fort St. John Mayor Lilia Hansen announces re-election bid
Lilia Hansen said she is proud of what has been accomplished since being elected mayor in 2022
North Peace rig welders ‘stand down’ as $150-per-hour rate takes effect
A group of rig welders in northeastern British Columbia says they are standing down.
Lost island in northern B.C. lake located, says B.C. Hydro
A newly formed island in B.C.'s largest lake has been located...
D.C. council approves next steps for long-term water supply
The study identified multiple water supply alternatives...
Tumbler Ridge Fall Fair and benefit concert this weekend
The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 5 at the Tumbler Ridge Fairgrounds, from 11a. to 10p.
Enbridge Secures $2.7 Billion From KKR and Apollo to Expand B.C. Natural Gas Network
From Fort Nelson in northeastern B.C. and from Gordondale near the Alberta border...
Taylor Bridge traffic delays expected during overnight maintenance next week
Maintenance work is scheduled on the Taylor Bridge...
Trans Mountain says Alberta-B.C. pipeline running almost full
Net income for the quarter was $138 million...
Man arrested after string of break-ins and thefts in Fort St John
He has been charged with 8 offences...
Dawson Creek ends pet licensing, questions remain on animal control
Talk about raining cats and dogs...
Feds invest $23.5M across 6 B.C. airports including Fort Nelson
Funding goes to 4 airports in the North, 1 on Central Coast, 1 in Interior...
Fort St. John councillor Byron Stewart won’t seek re-election in October municipal vote
“After much thought and internal debate, I’ve decided that it’s time for me to step away"
Driver of stolen vehicle injured then arrested in Highway 97 crash near Fort St. John
It happened near Forest Lawn Frontage Road between Fort St. John and Baldonnel.
Pickup driver injured in Highway 97 crash near Wonowon
Police say officers were called to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 97...
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