Funding for Dawson Creek medical accommodation set to be discontinued
Bultery's House in Dawson Creek is set to have its funding discontinued in December 2026.
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B.C. Conservatives call for update on Northern B.C. involuntary care facility
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to provide an update on a proposed Prince George involuntary care facility.
BC residents can now receive text and email cancer screening updates
BC Residents will now be able to receive cancer screening updates directly to their devices via text and email.
Hudson’s Hope ER closes again for another week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's emergency department will be closed for another week until May 25th at 8.30 a.m.
‘Significant slowing of new cases of measles across the region,’ said Northern Health
Northern Health has said there has been a "significant" slowing of measles cases in region, including in the northeast.
Community-driven initiative to help suicide prevention capacity in Fort St. John, Peace Region
The Foundry Fort St. John, along with other community partners are working towards youth suicide prevention capacity in Fort St. John and the Peace River region.
Northeast B.C. ERs close 150+ hours in April
Northern Healths' emergency department closures in northeast B.C. totalled 192 hours in April.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation receives donation to MRI Campaign
The Clear Picture Campaign towards an MRI has raised 91 percent of its goal for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
NH to cancel some contracts related to Peace Villa expansion
Northern Health said some contracts related to the Peace Villa expansion will be cancelled as it works alongside the province to drive down costs.
South Peace Health Expo returning to Dawson Creek
The South Peace Primary Care Network (PCN) is returning to Dawson Creek for the second annual South Peace Health Expo, hosted at the Ovintiv Events Centre.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
Local cancer support group gifts care bag to resident battling cancer
Krista Fowler, a Fort St. John resident battling lung cancer, was gifted a care bag from the Fort St. John Cancer Support Society on May 1st, 2026.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital completion date moved up
With construction ahead of schedule, the 'substantial' completion date for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been moved from November 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hope ER closures this week ‘directly or indirectly’ linked to water system challenges
The ER in Hudson's Hope is facing another closure this week, which can be due to the district's water challenges.
Minister says ‘fiscal pressures’ led to Peace Villa expansion delay
Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma has told the City of Fort St. John council "fiscal pressures" are the reason the Peace Villa expansion has been delayed.
FSJ hospital reports ‘higher than usual’ patient volumes
Northern Health has issued a caution about "higher than usual patient volumes" notice for the Fort St. John Hospital.
‘Staffing shortages’ closes Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ER
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's ER closes again after being open for a day, coming out of a two-week-long closure.
Fort St. John Community Services hosting kindergarten health fair
From May 25th to 29th, Children starting kindergarten in September 2026 will be eligible to attend a health fair hosted by Fort St. John Community Services.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre extends emergency department hours
Northern Health announced the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre emergency department has extended its hours.
‘Staffing challenges’ extend Hudson’s Hope Health Centre to 11 days
Northern Health has extended a closure at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre another week due to "staffing challenges."
B.C. Conservatives call for update on Northern B.C. involuntary care facility
The Conservative Party of British Columbia is calling on the provincial government to provide an update on a proposed Prince George involuntary care facility.
BC residents can now receive text and email cancer screening updates
BC Residents will now be able to receive cancer screening updates directly to their devices via text and email.
Hudson’s Hope ER closes again for another week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's emergency department will be closed for another week until May 25th at 8.30 a.m.
‘Significant slowing of new cases of measles across the region,’ said Northern Health
Northern Health has said there has been a "significant" slowing of measles cases in region, including in the northeast.
Community-driven initiative to help suicide prevention capacity in Fort St. John, Peace Region
The Foundry Fort St. John, along with other community partners are working towards youth suicide prevention capacity in Fort St. John and the Peace River region.
Northeast B.C. ERs close 150+ hours in April
Northern Healths' emergency department closures in northeast B.C. totalled 192 hours in April.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation receives donation to MRI Campaign
The Clear Picture Campaign towards an MRI has raised 91 percent of its goal for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
NH to cancel some contracts related to Peace Villa expansion
Northern Health said some contracts related to the Peace Villa expansion will be cancelled as it works alongside the province to drive down costs.
South Peace Health Expo returning to Dawson Creek
The South Peace Primary Care Network (PCN) is returning to Dawson Creek for the second annual South Peace Health Expo, hosted at the Ovintiv Events Centre.
Staffing challenges necessitate diversion at Fort Nelson General Hospital
The closure will last until 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 3rd, according to Northern Health.
Local cancer support group gifts care bag to resident battling cancer
Krista Fowler, a Fort St. John resident battling lung cancer, was gifted a care bag from the Fort St. John Cancer Support Society on May 1st, 2026.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital completion date moved up
With construction ahead of schedule, the 'substantial' completion date for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital has been moved from November 30th, 2026 to September 29th, 2026.
Hudson’s Hope ER closures this week ‘directly or indirectly’ linked to water system challenges
The ER in Hudson's Hope is facing another closure this week, which can be due to the district's water challenges.
Minister says ‘fiscal pressures’ led to Peace Villa expansion delay
Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma has told the City of Fort St. John council "fiscal pressures" are the reason the Peace Villa expansion has been delayed.
FSJ hospital reports ‘higher than usual’ patient volumes
Northern Health has issued a caution about "higher than usual patient volumes" notice for the Fort St. John Hospital.
‘Staffing shortages’ closes Hudson’s Hope Health Centre ER
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre's ER closes again after being open for a day, coming out of a two-week-long closure.
Fort St. John Community Services hosting kindergarten health fair
From May 25th to 29th, Children starting kindergarten in September 2026 will be eligible to attend a health fair hosted by Fort St. John Community Services.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre extends emergency department hours
Northern Health announced the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre emergency department has extended its hours.
‘Staffing challenges’ extend Hudson’s Hope Health Centre to 11 days
Northern Health has extended a closure at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre another week due to "staffing challenges."
