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53 COVID-19 deaths in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek since 2020

New data is emerging about the number of people who have died from COVID-19 in the Peace Region.
Northern B.C home sales slow down amid interest rate hikes

Northern B.C home sales slow down amid interest rate hikes
Provincial health committee seeks public input on overdose crisis

The provincial government is looking for public feedback about the overdose crisis.
Dawson Creek bowlers win gold at youth nationals, competition continues Tuesday

Dawson Creek bowlers win gold at youth nationals, competition continues Tuesday
B.C. offering 'fall booster' of COVID-19 vaccine to everyone 12+ beginning in September

The province is planning to offer a "fall booster" of COVID-19 vaccine to more British Columbians but over 40 per cent of those eligible haven’t accepted an initial booster shot.
FSJ pastor opening home for women recovering from addiction

While suffering from addiction, Darlene McLaughlin was groomed then trafficked as a young woman
Wet, cool conditions lead to fewer-than-average wildfires this season; warm weather forecasted

There are currently eleven active wildfires burning here in northeast BC, and they are mostly small and size and being put out quickly.
Fort St. John police seize fawn during traffic stop

Fort St. John RCMP seized a one-month-old deer during a traffic stop last week.
FSJ pregnancy centre corrects recent misinformation about stance on abortion

A Fort St. John unexpected pregnancy clinic says they’re committed to providing unbiased information about abortion even though they’ve been labeled as being against the practice.
Beaver dam causes Alaska Highway washout, two month timeline for repairs

There is more information on what caused a Canada Day washout along the Alaska Highway south of Watson Lake, but it could be two months before the highway reopens.