Measles cases soar in northeast B.C. after long weekend
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 21 new measles cases today, with 19 originating in the Northern Health region.
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Fort Nelson Hospital ER services unavailable Sunday
Fort Nelson General Hospital's ER is shut down on August 3rd due to "staffing challenges," according to a Facebook post by Northern Health.
Northern Health secures labour and delivery coverage in Prince George
Northern Health has found cover "in the near term" for anticipated gaps at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia's labour and delivery department amid concerns about maternity care across northeast B.C.
Northern Health approaches 400 hours of ER closures in 2025 after three in July
Northeast B.C. emergency rooms closed three times, once in the City of Dawson Creek and twice the District of Tumbler Ridge, during the month of July 2025.
No new confirmed, but two new probable measles cases identified by Northern Health
No new confirmed measles cases have been found in the Northern Health region, but the number identified across the province continues to rise.
Northern Health reports highest health authority toxic drug deaths per 100,000 people, coroner says
A BC Coroners Service report shows Northern Health has recorded 44 deaths due to toxic drugs per 100,000 people in 2025 so far.
‘A serious risk’: MLAs raise alarm as expecting mothers face possibility of transfer to Prince George and beyond
MLAs are reacting to the news that expecting mothers in northeast B.C. may be transferred from hospitals in the Northern Health region to Interior Health centres.
Tumbler Ridge emergency room closed for full day
Northern Health has announced a full day closure of the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency department on July 31st, without specifying why.
One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
Mobile mammogram clinic coming to Chetwynd
There will be a mobile mammogram clinic from Wednesday, July 30th to Saturday, August 2nd at the Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre.
Northern Health warns of extended wait times at Fort St. John Hospital
People attending the emergency department at Fort St. John Hospital are being warned to expect long wait times.
Tumbler Ridge emergency department diverted for 12 hours
The emergency department in the District of Tumbler Ridge is closed for 12 hours today because of "limited resources."
Measles case numbers continue to increase for Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting seven new confirmed cases, two active and 16 suspected cases of measles in the latest provincial update on July 24th.
Measles vaccinations uptake in northeast triples amid outbreak, says Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting successes in vaccinating northeast B.C. residents against measles amid a national outbreak in 2025.
(UPDATE) Thousands leave Northern Health ERs without being seen, FOI reveals
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request have revealed one in 50 visits to an emergency room in the Northern Health region ended with no treatment during 2024/25.
Northern Health ‘making progress’ with ER closures in northeast B.C., minister says
The Ministry of Health has said Northern Health is working and 'making progress' with reducing emergency room closures.
New measles exposure location at Fort St. John Hospital emergency department
Northern Health said the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department was a measles exposure location on July 13th.
BCCDC measles update puts Northern Health region at 83 confirmed cases
According to the latest release from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) on July 21st, there has been 83 confirmed measles cases in Northern Health’s region this year.
Northern Health warns of gaps in specialist care for pregnancy next month
Northern Health is warning people they could experience specialist coverage gaps starting in August 2025.
‘Insane’: Mother struggles to access measles testing in Fort St. John amid outbreak
Northern Health is addressing a "miscommunication" in measles testing in Fort St. John after one family struggled to receive care for a possible case.
Fort Nelson Hospital ER services unavailable Sunday
Fort Nelson General Hospital's ER is shut down on August 3rd due to "staffing challenges," according to a Facebook post by Northern Health.
Northern Health secures labour and delivery coverage in Prince George
Northern Health has found cover "in the near term" for anticipated gaps at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia's labour and delivery department amid concerns about maternity care across northeast B.C.
Northern Health approaches 400 hours of ER closures in 2025 after three in July
Northeast B.C. emergency rooms closed three times, once in the City of Dawson Creek and twice the District of Tumbler Ridge, during the month of July 2025.
No new confirmed, but two new probable measles cases identified by Northern Health
No new confirmed measles cases have been found in the Northern Health region, but the number identified across the province continues to rise.
Northern Health reports highest health authority toxic drug deaths per 100,000 people, coroner says
A BC Coroners Service report shows Northern Health has recorded 44 deaths due to toxic drugs per 100,000 people in 2025 so far.
‘A serious risk’: MLAs raise alarm as expecting mothers face possibility of transfer to Prince George and beyond
MLAs are reacting to the news that expecting mothers in northeast B.C. may be transferred from hospitals in the Northern Health region to Interior Health centres.
Tumbler Ridge emergency room closed for full day
Northern Health has announced a full day closure of the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency department on July 31st, without specifying why.
One new measles case confirmed by Northern Health
The number of measles cases in the Northern Health region has increased again, this time by one patient.
Mobile mammogram clinic coming to Chetwynd
There will be a mobile mammogram clinic from Wednesday, July 30th to Saturday, August 2nd at the Chetwynd Hospital and Health Centre.
Northern Health warns of extended wait times at Fort St. John Hospital
People attending the emergency department at Fort St. John Hospital are being warned to expect long wait times.
Tumbler Ridge emergency department diverted for 12 hours
The emergency department in the District of Tumbler Ridge is closed for 12 hours today because of "limited resources."
Measles case numbers continue to increase for Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting seven new confirmed cases, two active and 16 suspected cases of measles in the latest provincial update on July 24th.
Measles vaccinations uptake in northeast triples amid outbreak, says Northern Health
Northern Health is reporting successes in vaccinating northeast B.C. residents against measles amid a national outbreak in 2025.
(UPDATE) Thousands leave Northern Health ERs without being seen, FOI reveals
Figures obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request have revealed one in 50 visits to an emergency room in the Northern Health region ended with no treatment during 2024/25.
Northern Health ‘making progress’ with ER closures in northeast B.C., minister says
The Ministry of Health has said Northern Health is working and 'making progress' with reducing emergency room closures.
New measles exposure location at Fort St. John Hospital emergency department
Northern Health said the Fort St. John Hospital emergency department was a measles exposure location on July 13th.
BCCDC measles update puts Northern Health region at 83 confirmed cases
According to the latest release from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) on July 21st, there has been 83 confirmed measles cases in Northern Health’s region this year.
Northern Health warns of gaps in specialist care for pregnancy next month
Northern Health is warning people they could experience specialist coverage gaps starting in August 2025.
‘Insane’: Mother struggles to access measles testing in Fort St. John amid outbreak
Northern Health is addressing a "miscommunication" in measles testing in Fort St. John after one family struggled to receive care for a possible case.
