Celestia Nlemvo

Celestia is a news reporter for Vista Radio based in Fort St. John, B.C. She has worked in radio and television for five years and previously served as a news reporter, multimedia journalist, and radio promotions specialist with 880 CHED, CBC Edmonton, and Rogers Media. When she’s not working, she can often be found exploring local restaurants or relaxing at home watching television.

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Northern Rockies RCMP officer charged with assault with a weapon

A Northern Rockies RCMP officer has been charged with assault with a weapon following an incident in Fort Nelson last year.

Fort St. John sees rising real estate values as Fort Nelson market remains steady

Real estate markets in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson are taking different paths through 2026, with Fort St. John seeing stronger dollar volume while Fort Nelson continues to offer relatively affordable options for buyers.

Where to vote in the Peace Region for the 2026 municipal election

Election day is just around the corner, and voters across the Peace Region are getting ready to choose their local mayors, councillors, regional district directors and school trustees.

Wildfire near Muskwa Junction grows to 21 hectares, classified as out of control

A wildfire in Northern Rocky Mountains Park has grown to 21 hectares and is now classified as out of control.

Fort Nelson ER closed overnight as staffing shortage disrupts services

Emergency department services at Fort Nelson General Hospital are temporarily unavailable due to staffing challenges.

Fort Nelson ER closure cancelled after staffing is found

The emergency department at Fort Nelson General Hospital will be closed overnight Thursday due to staffing challenges.

B.C. reviews timber supply in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson

The B.C. Ministry of Forests is taking a closer look at timber supply in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson as changes to the region’s forests continue to affect available harvesting volumes.

Fort Nelson seniors set to get new accessible transit bus with federal funding

Seniors in Fort Nelson are set to get improved access to transportation thanks to a new federal investment in rural transit.

Fort Nelson woman wins $675,000 after setting scratch ticket aside

A Fort Nelson woman got quite the surprise after finally scratching a lottery ticket she had left sitting in a drawer for several days.

Tse’k’wa and UNBC partnership explores cultural meaning of accessibility

A collaboration between the Tse’k’wa Heritage Society and University of Northern British Columbia researchers is looking at accessibility through a broader cultural lens, with new funding supporting the work.

Who’s running? 2026 Fort Nelson election candidates

Candidate lists based on CivicInfoBC and media reports. The nomination deadline is Sept. 11.

Fort Nelson road closure planned for annual Street Fest

A section of 50th Avenue South will be closed Friday to make room for Fort Nelson’s annual Street Fest.

Wildlife group urges Northern Rockies to tighten bear attractant enforcement

A national wildlife advocacy group is calling on Northern Rockies Regional Municipality to take a closer look at how it enforces its wildlife attractant bylaws following the recent destruction of a local black bear.

Northern Rockies seeks more time, clarity on Kaska-B.C. land use plan

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is asking the province for more time and greater clarity as it reviews a draft land use plan between the Kaska Nation and B.C.

Northern Rockies establishes reserve fund to support firefighter mental health

Money set aside to support the mental health and well-being of Northern Rockies firefighters will now be protected for future use through a new municipal reserve fund.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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