Expanded hours, services to continue at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
Northern Health has announced extended hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will continue "into the spring," and it will become the "central location for mental health."
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(UPDATED) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ‘temporarily closes’ for five days
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has "temporarily closed" until March 2nd.
Northern Health adjusts Tumbler Ridge shuttle to once-daily
Beginning on February 24th, the shuttle will depart from Tumbler Ridge at 7 a.m. and will return to Tumbler Ridge at 7:45 p.m.
Province expands at-home care program as Fort St. John project remains delayed
B.C. Ministry of Health's expansion of its Long-term Care at Home program comes as a new facility in Fort St. John remains delayed.
Nine more measles cases reported by Northern Health in latest report
On February 19th, the BC Centre for Disease Control reported 10 cases of measles for the week, with nine coming from the Northern Health region.
Ministry cites ‘significant, unsustainable cost’ of $1.8m a bed to justify long-term care homes delay
B.C.'s Ministry of Finance says high costs have caused delays in the construction of long-term care homes in B.C., including in Fort St. John.
Construction of Fort St. John long-term care home delayed
Finance minister Brenda Bailey tabled her first budget on February 17th for 2026, including delays to seven projects around the province - one of which is the proposed long-term care home near the Fort St. John Hospital.
Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.
Drop-in mental health appointments available in Tumbler Ridge after shooting
Following the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10th, Northern Health is offering people access to mental health clinicians at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Listen: Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter interviewed about struggle to get care for another child two years before tragedy
Jennifer Jacobs, the mother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, spoke out about healthcare shortages in northeast B.C. just over two years before she was one of the first victims of a mass shooting perpetrated by her child, Jesse Van Rootselaar.
UNBC to offer new nursing pathway for licensed practical nurses
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) program is designed for practicing licensed practical nurses, and is intended to provide them with a faster route to becoming registered nurses.
Doctors of BC launches petition to support ‘critical’ RTVS program
The Doctors of BC petition urges the province to commit to long-term funding for the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) program, which connects rural healthcare professionals with specialist physicians remotely.
Hudson’s Hope rescinds ‘boil water’ notice after chlorine concern
The District of Hudson's Hope says it has resolved water quality concerns after an unexpected error with its chlorine management systems.
New respiratory diagnostic equipment now available at Fort St. John Hospital
The Fort St. John Hospital's new body plethysmography box allows testing for lung volumes, diffusion capacity and respiratory muscle strength.
Fort Nelson ER closes all day for ‘staffing challenges’
The Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department has closed for the day on February 7th due to "staffing challenges."
Fort St. John Hospital ER re-opens after overnight closure
The Fort St. John Hospital's emergency department has re-opened after a staffing-related closure overnight from February 6th to 7th.
No new measles cases for a week in northeast B.C.
The BC Centre for Disease Control reported no new cases of measles in northeast B.C. on February 5th since its January 29th update.
Interior work advances at new Dawson Creek hospital amid search for ER art
Northern Health has called on local artists to submit expressions of interest to design a sculpture for the outside of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John woman’s petition over delays with Vaccine Injury Support Program hits 2K signatures
A Fort St. John woman, Michelle Worton, has garnered more than 2,000 signatures in a petition to demand action for Covid-19 vaccine-injured Canadians as she fights for her case to be recognized by the Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP).
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge emergency department closure ended early
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's regular daytime emergency services were due to be interrupted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 3rd, 2026.
(UPDATED) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ‘temporarily closes’ for five days
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has "temporarily closed" until March 2nd.
Northern Health adjusts Tumbler Ridge shuttle to once-daily
Beginning on February 24th, the shuttle will depart from Tumbler Ridge at 7 a.m. and will return to Tumbler Ridge at 7:45 p.m.
Province expands at-home care program as Fort St. John project remains delayed
B.C. Ministry of Health's expansion of its Long-term Care at Home program comes as a new facility in Fort St. John remains delayed.
Nine more measles cases reported by Northern Health in latest report
On February 19th, the BC Centre for Disease Control reported 10 cases of measles for the week, with nine coming from the Northern Health region.
Ministry cites ‘significant, unsustainable cost’ of $1.8m a bed to justify long-term care homes delay
B.C.'s Ministry of Finance says high costs have caused delays in the construction of long-term care homes in B.C., including in Fort St. John.
Construction of Fort St. John long-term care home delayed
Finance minister Brenda Bailey tabled her first budget on February 17th for 2026, including delays to seven projects around the province - one of which is the proposed long-term care home near the Fort St. John Hospital.
Northern Health expands hours and services at Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., including statutory holidays, from February 13th to March 6th.
Drop-in mental health appointments available in Tumbler Ridge after shooting
Following the school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on February 10th, Northern Health is offering people access to mental health clinicians at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Listen: Mother of Tumbler Ridge shooter interviewed about struggle to get care for another child two years before tragedy
Jennifer Jacobs, the mother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, spoke out about healthcare shortages in northeast B.C. just over two years before she was one of the first victims of a mass shooting perpetrated by her child, Jesse Van Rootselaar.
UNBC to offer new nursing pathway for licensed practical nurses
The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) program is designed for practicing licensed practical nurses, and is intended to provide them with a faster route to becoming registered nurses.
Doctors of BC launches petition to support ‘critical’ RTVS program
The Doctors of BC petition urges the province to commit to long-term funding for the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) program, which connects rural healthcare professionals with specialist physicians remotely.
Hudson’s Hope rescinds ‘boil water’ notice after chlorine concern
The District of Hudson's Hope says it has resolved water quality concerns after an unexpected error with its chlorine management systems.
New respiratory diagnostic equipment now available at Fort St. John Hospital
The Fort St. John Hospital's new body plethysmography box allows testing for lung volumes, diffusion capacity and respiratory muscle strength.
Fort Nelson ER closes all day for ‘staffing challenges’
The Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department has closed for the day on February 7th due to "staffing challenges."
Fort St. John Hospital ER re-opens after overnight closure
The Fort St. John Hospital's emergency department has re-opened after a staffing-related closure overnight from February 6th to 7th.
No new measles cases for a week in northeast B.C.
The BC Centre for Disease Control reported no new cases of measles in northeast B.C. on February 5th since its January 29th update.
Interior work advances at new Dawson Creek hospital amid search for ER art
Northern Health has called on local artists to submit expressions of interest to design a sculpture for the outside of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John woman’s petition over delays with Vaccine Injury Support Program hits 2K signatures
A Fort St. John woman, Michelle Worton, has garnered more than 2,000 signatures in a petition to demand action for Covid-19 vaccine-injured Canadians as she fights for her case to be recognized by the Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP).
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge emergency department closure ended early
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's regular daytime emergency services were due to be interrupted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 3rd, 2026.
