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08/11/2023

Meta has decided to remove all news from Facebook and Instagram in response to Bill C-18. The bill doesn’t go into effect until the end of 2023, but Meta has blocked all news effective this week. It will happen in the next few days if you haven't been affected yet.

This means you will no longer be able to share a story with friends or access the page of a Canadian news organization. This week, we learned that this block includes news sites from outside Canada.

Since no one can see our posts on Facebook and Instagram, there isn’t much point in us updating our Facebook and Instagram pages anymore.

To know what's happening in your community, you must visit our websites, download mobile apps, or our newsletter of your local news outlet.

Why is this happening?

It all has to do with the Federal Governments Bill C-18. This bill was passed in June and will become law at the end of 2023.

Under the new law, Meta and Google would pay news organizations in Canada if their articles are shared on their platforms. While I don't understand why Google, Instagram and Facebook need to pay us when we use their platforms to share our articles, we are past the point of debating the merits of this bill. Google has also threatened to remove news articles from their search engine but has yet to provide as detailed a plan as Meta.

The bill was designed to help fund local journalism. I'm just not sure relying on Facebook, and Google is the best way to improve the current financial situation of journalism in Canada. News organizations all over Canada have been cutting staff because advertising revenue has dropped. Much of that revenue has gone to Meta and Google. Here in Fort St. John, we used to have three weekly newspapers, a daily newspaper, a TV station, three radio stations and two local news websites. The newspapers have disappeared along with their reporters, and now we only have one weekly newspaper. Energeticcity is now the only news organization in Fort St. John that has staff based here in FSJ.

So how should you support local journalism in Fort St. John in the future?

It is a simple change, but a change. Start by visiting your favourite local news websites every day.

Here at Energeticcity, we publish almost ten stories a day, and even if you follow our Facebook, Facebook only shows you some of the articles.

You can join our daily newsletter. Every day we send an email highlighting the news from the previous day. You can join the newsletter by visiting https://moosefm.ca/newsletter.

Over 5,000 people receive our daily email newsletter. Make sure you join them and get updates every day on local news.

We have also launched a new mobile app that works on Android and Apple devices. Plus, you can access our articles without advertising if you become a paying supporter. You can download the app here, https://energeticcity.app.link/G3gWC50qSzb.

On top of this, we will continue to post links to our stories on Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok.

This change will significantly affect local media in Fort St. John and Canada. Despite this change, with your help, we can continue to cover local news in Fort St. John and Northeast B.C. We have faced challenges in the past, and we know that with your support, we can overcome this.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 250-787-7100.

Adam Reaburn
Owner
Moose FM/Energeticcity.ca

08/11/2023

Two local artists have been selected for public art residencies through a partnership between the City of Fort St. John and STEPS Public Art.

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Two local artists have been selected for public art residencies through a partnership between the City of Fort St. John and STEPS Public Art.

08/11/2023

Lori Archibald has been elected as the new chair of the Northern Lights College Board of Governors.

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Lori Archibald has been elected as the new chair of the Northern Lights College Board of Governors.

08/11/2023

Mable Elmore, the MLA for Vancouver-Kensington, visited Fort St. John last week to speak with the Filipino community about a Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre.

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Mable Elmore, the MLA for Vancouver-Kensington, visited Fort St. John last week to speak with the Filipino community about a Provincial Filipino Cultural Centre.

08/11/2023

Fort St. John’s Garrett Gejdos came out on top over high-level competition at the 51st annual World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships in Taylor this past weekend.

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Fort St. John's Garrett Gejdos came out on top over high-level competition at the 51st annual World’s Invitational Gold Panning Championships in Taylor this past weekend.

08/11/2023

A Category 1 fire, or campfire, is an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.

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A Category 1 fire, or campfire, is an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.

08/11/2023

Due Meta's decision to block news in Canada, you may no longer see local news on social media. Download the Energeticcity.ca app today so you never miss the latest in Northeast BC!

Find out more at energeticcity.ca/app

08/11/2023

Community Roundup - FSJ Fire Department

Tre is with Alyn Stobbe from the FSJ Fire Department to get an update on how things are going at the station and to delve into Stobbe's position as a fire inspector.

The Community Roundup is brought to you by Brad's Furniture and Appliances.

08/11/2023

Moose Talks - August 11th, 2023

Today on Moose Talks, we're sitting down with Bill Bouffioux, owner of XY Ranch, to talk about the BC Government presenting him and his family with a Century Farm Award for 100 years of family farming in the Peace.

Then, we'll chat with Ted Euchner and Robin Sipe of the Peace Country Pickleball Association to talk about the growth of the sport in Fort St. John and the Peace, with Fort St. John's first pickleball courts set to open in Kin Park next week.

Join us for Moose Talks every Friday morning at 10 am live on Moose FM and the 100.1 Moose FM App or live on the Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca pages.

08/11/2023

Colin Shares his Journey with Can Have Today

You can find Can Have Today locally and online

https://canhavetoday.ca/

08/11/2023

Attention, aspiring homeowners in the Peace Region! Are you daydreaming about that perfect nest in the energetic city to call your own? Before you take the leap into homeownership, let’s talk about some important do’s and don’ts to make the process smoother and more enjoyable.

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This post is sponsored by Elizabeth Chi PREC - Century 21 Energy Realty Fort St John

Time to set on your path to homeownership! Check out these mortgage do's and don'ts to make the process smoother and more enjoyable.

08/11/2023

Ron shared his good experience through our text line. After attempting to get his groceries home on a bicycle, a lady stopped to help drive his groceries home.

“I'm really happy that there are still people in the world and our community. I had a great experience yesterday at Save on Foods while I was trying to get my 50 pound bag of dog food along with the other groceries on my bicycle home. This lovely lady that I never met before offered to take my groceries home for me…”

If you have a feel-good story, send us an e-mail at [email protected]. Good News is sponsored by Frontier Law.

08/11/2023

Want a Family Fun Night adventure? Home Hardware & Moose FM have just the contest for you! Every month Home Hardware presents a new family with a $200 package to make a Family Fun Night come to life!!

You can enter at https://moosefm.ca/2023/08/01/family-fun-night-august-2023/

Home Hardware Fort St John & 100.1 Moose FM present Family Fun Night!

08/11/2023

You can listen to Moose FM anytime, anywhere! Play podcasts, join in on the conversation and even send us a picture- all with the Moose FM app available on your Android Device! Download it now:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacapps.moosefm&hl=en_US&gl=US

08/11/2023

With inflation and high-interest rates, most of us are feeling a little short of cash these days. Click the link below for some tips for cutting back on your expenses.

This post is sponsored by Braun's Flooring & Home Decor Ltd

Most of us are feeling a little short of cash these days. Here are some tips to save money by cutting back on your household expenses.

08/11/2023

North Peace Ride for the Disabled is looking for volunteers for the Fall Fair and its upcoming season.

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North Peace Ride for the Disabled is looking for volunteers for the Fall Fair and its upcoming season.

08/11/2023

Two Peace region students representing Team BC came out on top in their respective categories at the 2023 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals last weekend.

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Two Peace region students representing Team BC came out on top in their respective categories at the 2023 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals last weekend.

08/11/2023

Anthony Collins has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in Fort St. John.

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Anthony Collins has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 13-year-old in Fort St. John.