Profile for Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Conservative Party of B.C. unveils Peace region candidate

Jordan Kealy will be the Peace River North MLA candidate for the Conservative Party of B.C.

Dec 2, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Northern B.C. society looking to create sober living program

Peace Serenity Wellness Society, not Northern Health, seeking to build sober housing project in Dawson Creek.

Dec 2, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

BC Hydro to burn wood debris at Site C

Burning is expected to take place now through March in the Portage Mountain Quarry area and along the north and south bank of the Peace River between the Site C dam site and Peace Canyon Dam

Dec 1, 2023 5:00 PM Read more >

Northern B.C. city in midst of child care crisis

Dawson Creek is only able to provide childcare for less than 20 percent of the 400 infants born each year in the community.

Dec 1, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Northern B.C. city pushing back against gun violence

The City of Dawson Creek says it won’t keep quiet about the recent spike of gun violence in the South Peace.

Dec 1, 2023 5:15 AM Read more >

Toxic drugs caused 16 deaths this year in northeast BC, health authority says

Northern Health is still planning to open a permanent Overdose Prevention Services site at the new Fort St. John Community Health Services Centre

Nov 30, 2023 9:26 AM Read more >

Coastal GasLink pipeline protester found not guilty

No evidence was provided that Sabina Dennis physically tampered with the site, and it was noted that RCMP did request her help in negotiating with the other protesters.

Nov 30, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Man sentenced to two years in jail for drunken sexual assault

Trent Hutchinson, 27, was convicted in January 2023 for sexual assault, with the incident taking place at his Prince George residence on December 11, 2021.

Nov 30, 2023 5:45 AM Read more >

Northern B.C. resident offended by suicidal Halloween decoration

Colleen MacDonald's letter notes the decoration was a full-sized construction worker in blue and and yellow coveralls, hanging by its neck from a tree.

Nov 30, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Northern B.C. agricultural projects approved for grants

Funding will support agricultural production and economic activity in the Peace Region.

Nov 30, 2023 5:00 AM Read more >

Tom Summer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

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