Pouce Coupe Mayor apologizes after naming new truck after porn star
The mayor of Pouce Coupe is apologizing after what she calls, “an in-appropriate social media post.”
Threats prompt ‘secure and hold’ at Chalo School Fort Nelson
Lockdown incident at Fort Nelson First Nation spurs concern...
Flashback: Fort Nelson radio personality Ken Johnson retires...
Ken will not only be remembered for his on-air talent, but also impact he had on his community.
Boy dies after side-by-side rollover near Pouce Coupe
An accident near Pouce Coupe Thursday has claimed the life of a young boy. Dawson Creek RCMP said the boy died after a side-by-side rolled over on a rural property.
FNFN Chalo school in lockdown on the afternoon of June 4th
RCMP confirmed the lockdown was not initiated by the Northern Rockies RCMP detachment.
B.C. Conservatives say Jordan Kealy won’t rejoin party
MLA Jordan Kealy is not expecting to return to the B.C. Conservative caucus.
RCMP say report of shots fired leads to seizure of weapons
Two people were arrested after reports of shots fired in Dawson Creek, according to RCMP.
MLA Jordan Kealy charged with sexual assault
The BC Prosecution Service says Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy has been charged with one count of sexual assault.
Pilot project to address violence against Indigenous women
B.C. Announces $3 Million to Support Safety and Protection for Indigenous Women and Girls.
Fort Nelson community to benefit from reforestation funding
The province has announced a big new investment in reforestation and habitat restoration.
Missing Fort St John man known to frequent Prince George
Robert Boys had not been heard from since Oct, 2025.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre expands emergency care hours
The change took effect on Monday and includes weekends and statutory holidays.
Man fined $7,000, banned from hunting after illegal moose kill near Fort Nelson
A man has been fined $7,000 and banned from hunting for three years...
Seniors raise concerns over access to spring COVID-19 boosters
Some seniors say they are struggling to access a spring COVID-19 booster shot.
Canada Post workers vote to accept new contract
Postal workers have given the thumbs-up to a new contract.
SPCA has significant concerns over D.C. decision to cut funds for animals
After the City announced its decision to no longer fund any municipal animal services...
Canfor sells Fort St. John mill site to salvage company
Canfor’s sawmill site in Fort St. John has officially changed hands.
Fort Nelson man takes on renowned test of strength
After a trip to Scotland, Coty Hardy is starting his own stone lifting group...
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