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A Northern Health research team is conducting a survey on the use of off-road vehicles in northern B.C.
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Bluey Day 2026 raises $100K+ for cancer diagnosis and treatment
This year, the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation raised more than $100K during Bluey Day 2026.
Dawson Creek Fire Fighters donate $10.2k to support new Dawson Creek Hospital project
The Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable has donated over $10k in support of a family room at the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Northern Health opens applications for 2026 Imagine Grants
Northern Health has now opened the application intake period for this year's imagine community grants.
Fort St. John’s specialized community services centre to reopen in mid-July
Fort St. John's specialized community services centre is expected to reopen in mid-July after a renovation project.
Northern Health ‘pleased’ to see additional funding for rural family doctors in new health care agreement
A new agreement between the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC has pledged additional funding for doctors providing services in rural communities.
‘Physician staffing issues’ close Hudson’s Hope Health Centre’s ER for a week
Emergency department services in Hudson's Hope will be unavailable for a week due to physician staffing issues.
Save our Northern Seniors member urges better care for seniors during B.C. Seniors Week
Gail Weber, a member of Save Our Northern Seniors, is urging the province to provide better care for seniors.
ER closures in May totalled more than 70 hours
Northern Health recorded fewer closure hours in May than in April, with 77.5 hours in the emergency department.
Local senior pens letter to government raising concerns on future of Peace Villa
A local senior has written a letter raising concerns around the future of the Peace Villa long-term care home.
Hudson’s Hope ER closed for the first time in June
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER was temporarily closed due to a radiology equipment failure and reopened at 11.30 a.m. on June 3rd.
Northern Health expands emergency care hours at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
Emergency care hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre have expanded and will be available seven days a week starting June 1st.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre’s ER closed, staff recruited
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER is closed once again until June 1st due to staffing challenges Northern Health states are soon to be resolved.
Lake View Credit Union donates $100,000 to Dawson Creek MRI Campaign
Lake View Credit Union has donated $100,000 to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.
‘Staffing challenges’ shutter Dawson Creek ER overnight
The Dawson Creek and District hospital emergency room closed for seven hours on May 27th and 28th due to "staffing challenges."
FSJ Women’s Resource Society talks hygiene to raise awareness
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society hosted Hygiene Week to raise awareness about hygiene and health in the city.
‘The room was packed:’ residents talk youth support at Mental Health Conference
The City of Fort St. John recently held a mental health conference to discuss support for youth.
(UPDATE) ‘We’re new, the problem isn’t:’ Local woman aims to help locals ‘lost in the crowd’ with new healing society
Devynn Lessard-Wiebe wants to help others in Fort St. John and area with her Sevynn Spirits Healing Society.
New flight care paramedics improve access to medical care
The introduction of two new flight care paramedic designation will help patients across the province receive quicker access to medical care.
Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic nixes walk-in services
Effective July 1st, the Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic will not offer walk-in clinic services.
Bluey Day 2026 raises $100K+ for cancer diagnosis and treatment
This year, the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation raised more than $100K during Bluey Day 2026.
Dawson Creek Fire Fighters donate $10.2k to support new Dawson Creek Hospital project
The Dawson Creek Firefighters Charitable has donated over $10k in support of a family room at the new Dawson Creek hospital.
Northern Health opens applications for 2026 Imagine Grants
Northern Health has now opened the application intake period for this year's imagine community grants.
Fort St. John’s specialized community services centre to reopen in mid-July
Fort St. John's specialized community services centre is expected to reopen in mid-July after a renovation project.
Northern Health ‘pleased’ to see additional funding for rural family doctors in new health care agreement
A new agreement between the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC has pledged additional funding for doctors providing services in rural communities.
‘Physician staffing issues’ close Hudson’s Hope Health Centre’s ER for a week
Emergency department services in Hudson's Hope will be unavailable for a week due to physician staffing issues.
Save our Northern Seniors member urges better care for seniors during B.C. Seniors Week
Gail Weber, a member of Save Our Northern Seniors, is urging the province to provide better care for seniors.
ER closures in May totalled more than 70 hours
Northern Health recorded fewer closure hours in May than in April, with 77.5 hours in the emergency department.
Local senior pens letter to government raising concerns on future of Peace Villa
A local senior has written a letter raising concerns around the future of the Peace Villa long-term care home.
Hudson’s Hope ER closed for the first time in June
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER was temporarily closed due to a radiology equipment failure and reopened at 11.30 a.m. on June 3rd.
Northern Health expands emergency care hours at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
Emergency care hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre have expanded and will be available seven days a week starting June 1st.
Hudson’s Hope Health Centre’s ER closed, staff recruited
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre ER is closed once again until June 1st due to staffing challenges Northern Health states are soon to be resolved.
Lake View Credit Union donates $100,000 to Dawson Creek MRI Campaign
Lake View Credit Union has donated $100,000 to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation.
‘Staffing challenges’ shutter Dawson Creek ER overnight
The Dawson Creek and District hospital emergency room closed for seven hours on May 27th and 28th due to "staffing challenges."
FSJ Women’s Resource Society talks hygiene to raise awareness
The Fort St. John Women's Resource Society hosted Hygiene Week to raise awareness about hygiene and health in the city.
‘The room was packed:’ residents talk youth support at Mental Health Conference
The City of Fort St. John recently held a mental health conference to discuss support for youth.
(UPDATE) ‘We’re new, the problem isn’t:’ Local woman aims to help locals ‘lost in the crowd’ with new healing society
Devynn Lessard-Wiebe wants to help others in Fort St. John and area with her Sevynn Spirits Healing Society.
New flight care paramedics improve access to medical care
The introduction of two new flight care paramedic designation will help patients across the province receive quicker access to medical care.
Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic nixes walk-in services
Effective July 1st, the Fort St. John Family Practice Associates Clinic will not offer walk-in clinic services.
