‘It’s an honour’: Grande Prairie STARS members awarded for Tumbler Ridge response
Two Grande Prairie STARS members were recognized for their work during the Tumbler Ridge school shooting and were awarded on April 14th.
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City council proclaims May Bluey Day Month
A delegation from the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation talking about the impact Bluey Day has had in the community since 1999.
Hudson’s Hope ER one-day closure extends to week-long
The unavailability of emergency department services in Hudson's Hope has been extended for the third time this week and will reopen on April 20th.
‘Desperately missed’ victims honoured as B.C. marks 10 years of toxic drug emergency
VICTORIA — Paula Beardy said her grandson Sheldon Beardy was a good kid. He would have turned 28 on Monday. But his mother died last year, and after attending her memorial service in August, Sheldon also died of a drug overdose. Paula Beardy said Sheldon used to stay with her
Hudson’s Hope’s ER closure continues
The Hudson's Hope emergency department closure is still ongoing and it is scheduled to reopen on April 15th at 8:30 a.m.
‘It’s important every senior has a dignified living environment’: New seniors housing coming to Fort St. John
Harlequin at City Centre, a new seniors housing project will be opening in Fort St. John this year.
B.C. challenge to Catholic hospital’s ‘traumatic’ denial of MAID enters closing phase
VANCOUVER — Allowing publicly funded faith-based health-care providers to impose religious beliefs on patients, including those seeking medical assistance in dying, is a breach of the British Columbia government's "basic duty" to remain religiously neutral, the B.C. Supreme Court heard Monday. Closing arguments in a legal challenge brought by the
B.C. Conservative member’s bill on firefighter health passes in rare feat
VICTORIA — A bill by an Opposition Conservative in B.C.'s legislature about the health care of firefighters has passed through the legislature, an extremely rare occurrence for a private member's bill. The Firefighters’ Health Act, was brought forward by Langley-Walnut Grove MLA Misty Van Popta for first reading in May
B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry is disappointed by reversal of decriminalization
VICTORIA — Politicians and health experts are looking back at the successes and mistakes made during in the decade of a public health emergency into the toxic drug crisis in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday that the government's decision to roll back the decriminalization trial
Northern Health clocks in more than 100 hours of closures in March
Northern Health recorded more than 100 hours in closures of ERs and emergency services at health centres in northeastern B.C. in March 2026.
Northeast B.C. records new confirmed measles case for first time in month
In the BCCDC's April 9th update, northeast B.C. recorded a new confirmed case of measles for the first time since March 5th.
Northern Lights College offers new pharmacy technician program
Northern Lights College has announced a new pharmacy technician program, with the first intake of students in August 2026.
(Opinion) ‘Shovels to expand care home must hit ground this year’
A woman who lives in assisted living in Fort St. John, Mary Lou Beattie, has urged people to contact Josie Osborne, B.C. health minister, about delays to the expansion of the Peace Villa care home.
‘Wrapped up like broken promises’: Fort St. John applicant raises concerns about new vaccine injury compensation program
Michelle Worton, a Fort St. John local, fears the new Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) will be no change from the controversial Vaccines Injury Support Program (VISP).
‘Causing concern’: Hudson’s Hope mayor calls for full-time ambulance amid repeated health centre closures
Mayor Travous Quibell and BCRHN's Paul Adams are among those to talk about the repeated closures at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre.
Dawson Creek pharmacy to close doors after almost 50 years
A long-standing Dawson Creek pharmacy, Dawson Creek Clinic Drug Store, will be closing in May after almost half a century.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Fort St. John birthing centre closes for 24 hours due to ‘staffing shortage’
The birthing centre in Fort St. John will be closed until 8 a.m. on April 3rd due to "staffing shortages."
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended to next week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed for five full working days since March 27th, and is now set to reopen on April 7th.
Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.
City council proclaims May Bluey Day Month
A delegation from the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation talking about the impact Bluey Day has had in the community since 1999.
Hudson’s Hope ER one-day closure extends to week-long
The unavailability of emergency department services in Hudson's Hope has been extended for the third time this week and will reopen on April 20th.
‘Desperately missed’ victims honoured as B.C. marks 10 years of toxic drug emergency
VICTORIA — Paula Beardy said her grandson Sheldon Beardy was a good kid. He would have turned 28 on Monday. But his mother died last year, and after attending her memorial service in August, Sheldon also died of a drug overdose. Paula Beardy said Sheldon used to stay with her
Hudson’s Hope’s ER closure continues
The Hudson's Hope emergency department closure is still ongoing and it is scheduled to reopen on April 15th at 8:30 a.m.
‘It’s important every senior has a dignified living environment’: New seniors housing coming to Fort St. John
Harlequin at City Centre, a new seniors housing project will be opening in Fort St. John this year.
B.C. challenge to Catholic hospital’s ‘traumatic’ denial of MAID enters closing phase
VANCOUVER — Allowing publicly funded faith-based health-care providers to impose religious beliefs on patients, including those seeking medical assistance in dying, is a breach of the British Columbia government's "basic duty" to remain religiously neutral, the B.C. Supreme Court heard Monday. Closing arguments in a legal challenge brought by the
B.C. Conservative member’s bill on firefighter health passes in rare feat
VICTORIA — A bill by an Opposition Conservative in B.C.'s legislature about the health care of firefighters has passed through the legislature, an extremely rare occurrence for a private member's bill. The Firefighters’ Health Act, was brought forward by Langley-Walnut Grove MLA Misty Van Popta for first reading in May
B.C. health officer Bonnie Henry is disappointed by reversal of decriminalization
VICTORIA — Politicians and health experts are looking back at the successes and mistakes made during in the decade of a public health emergency into the toxic drug crisis in British Columbia. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday that the government's decision to roll back the decriminalization trial
Northern Health clocks in more than 100 hours of closures in March
Northern Health recorded more than 100 hours in closures of ERs and emergency services at health centres in northeastern B.C. in March 2026.
Northeast B.C. records new confirmed measles case for first time in month
In the BCCDC's April 9th update, northeast B.C. recorded a new confirmed case of measles for the first time since March 5th.
Northern Lights College offers new pharmacy technician program
Northern Lights College has announced a new pharmacy technician program, with the first intake of students in August 2026.
(Opinion) ‘Shovels to expand care home must hit ground this year’
A woman who lives in assisted living in Fort St. John, Mary Lou Beattie, has urged people to contact Josie Osborne, B.C. health minister, about delays to the expansion of the Peace Villa care home.
‘Wrapped up like broken promises’: Fort St. John applicant raises concerns about new vaccine injury compensation program
Michelle Worton, a Fort St. John local, fears the new Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP) will be no change from the controversial Vaccines Injury Support Program (VISP).
‘Causing concern’: Hudson’s Hope mayor calls for full-time ambulance amid repeated health centre closures
Mayor Travous Quibell and BCRHN's Paul Adams are among those to talk about the repeated closures at the Hudson's Hope Health Centre.
Dawson Creek pharmacy to close doors after almost 50 years
A long-standing Dawson Creek pharmacy, Dawson Creek Clinic Drug Store, will be closing in May after almost half a century.
Chetwynd ER closes for 25 hours due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency department will be closed from 7 a.m. on April 7th until 8 a.m. on April 8th.
Fort St. John birthing centre closes for 24 hours due to ‘staffing shortage’
The birthing centre in Fort St. John will be closed until 8 a.m. on April 3rd due to "staffing shortages."
(UPDATE) Hudson’s Hope Health Centre closure extended to next week
The Hudson's Hope Health Centre has been closed for five full working days since March 27th, and is now set to reopen on April 7th.
Northern Health warns of two new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Northern Health is warning residents in Fort St. John of two potential measles exposures on March 17th.
