Fort St. John Hospital operating at over 120 per cent capacity, new data reveals
The Fort St. John Hospital is among seven B.C. hospitals to have operated at over 120 per cent capacity in the 2024-25 fiscal year.Â
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Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.
Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Fort St. John gynecologist talks importance of specialist care access
A gynecologist at the North Peace Primary Care Clinic spoke to Energeticcity.ca about the importance of access to healthcare in the community.
Fort St. John five-year-old’s heart complications prompt month-long hospital stay as family continue search for answers
McKayla Ingram and her five-year-old son Kayzen, who has a heart condition, travelled to BC Children's Hospital in November, where they stayed for nearly a month.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
Northern Health to close Tumbler Ridge ER for Christmas Day
Northern Health has confirmed the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and its emergency department will be closed for December 25th, but all other ERs will remain open in the northeast.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge ‘crisis’ as community loses equivalent of two of four full-time physicians
MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, said there is a "crisis" in emergency care in Tumbler Ridge with the health centre losing the equivalent hours of two full-time physicians in 2025.
Hospital district approves $159M+ budget for 2026
The PRRD regional hospital district board has approved a $159.09 million budget for 2026, which includes $129.2 million for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital construction project.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre closes early due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency department hours were cut short on December 5th, closing an hour early at 4 p.m.
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation executive director to step down
Kelly Amboe, who has been with the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation since 2019 and has served as its executive director since 2021, has resigned from her role.
Seven new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C. as cases continue to climb
In its December 4th update, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported there have now been 300 confirmed and 24 probable measles infections in Northern Health this year.
B.C. Coroners Service reports five drug-related deaths in September, October in northeast
B.C. saw 163 unregulated drug deaths in September, and this number fell to 150 deaths in October, according to the province's Coroners Service.
Warning of three new measles exposure locations identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has issued a warning that measles was present at three new times in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John works on sport tourism plan for ‘numerous’ social and economic gains
The City of Fort St. John council will now work on a sport tourism plan during a November 24th council meeting.
FOI reveals number of Northern Health patients who died on waitlists from 2024-25
Data obtained from FOI requests by SecondStreet.org found around 80 Northern Health patients died while on medical waitlists from 2024-25.
Northern Health nears 700 hours of northeast B.C. ER closures after three diversions in November
Northern Health reported three emergency room closures in communities across northeast B.C. in November due to "staffing challenges."
Number of specialist doctor vacancies in northeast B.C. revealed
A freedom of information request report on Northern Health has shown understaffing in specialist healthcare positions lasting more than 10 years.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Lung cancer screening appointments available in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Lung cancer screenings, courtesy of BC Cancer, are available at the Fort St. John Hospital and Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
Foundry BC marks 10 years of youth support as Fort St. John centre moves through development
To recognize its anniversary, Foundry BC has launched a campaign highlighting the stories of people connected to its services.Â
Measles count continues steady climb in northeast B.C.
Eight new cases of measles were reported by Northern Health in the latest health report by the BC Centre for Disease Control on December 11th.
‘It’s a no-brainer’: Fort St. John gynecologist talks importance of specialist care access
A gynecologist at the North Peace Primary Care Clinic spoke to Energeticcity.ca about the importance of access to healthcare in the community.
Fort St. John five-year-old’s heart complications prompt month-long hospital stay as family continue search for answers
McKayla Ingram and her five-year-old son Kayzen, who has a heart condition, travelled to BC Children's Hospital in November, where they stayed for nearly a month.
Northern Health confirms 2027 hire for Tumbler Ridge
Northern Health's new update about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre said they have recruited one practice-ready assessment candidate due to join in spring 2027.
Northern Health to close Tumbler Ridge ER for Christmas Day
Northern Health has confirmed the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre and its emergency department will be closed for December 25th, but all other ERs will remain open in the northeast.
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge ‘crisis’ as community loses equivalent of two of four full-time physicians
MLA for Peace River South, Larry Neufeld, said there is a "crisis" in emergency care in Tumbler Ridge with the health centre losing the equivalent hours of two full-time physicians in 2025.
Hospital district approves $159M+ budget for 2026
The PRRD regional hospital district board has approved a $159.09 million budget for 2026, which includes $129.2 million for the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital construction project.
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre closes early due to ‘staffing challenges’
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency department hours were cut short on December 5th, closing an hour early at 4 p.m.
Fort St. John Hospital Foundation executive director to step down
Kelly Amboe, who has been with the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation since 2019 and has served as its executive director since 2021, has resigned from her role.
Seven new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C. as cases continue to climb
In its December 4th update, the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) reported there have now been 300 confirmed and 24 probable measles infections in Northern Health this year.
B.C. Coroners Service reports five drug-related deaths in September, October in northeast
B.C. saw 163 unregulated drug deaths in September, and this number fell to 150 deaths in October, according to the province's Coroners Service.
Warning of three new measles exposure locations identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has issued a warning that measles was present at three new times in Fort St. John.
Fort St. John works on sport tourism plan for ‘numerous’ social and economic gains
The City of Fort St. John council will now work on a sport tourism plan during a November 24th council meeting.
FOI reveals number of Northern Health patients who died on waitlists from 2024-25
Data obtained from FOI requests by SecondStreet.org found around 80 Northern Health patients died while on medical waitlists from 2024-25.
Northern Health nears 700 hours of northeast B.C. ER closures after three diversions in November
Northern Health reported three emergency room closures in communities across northeast B.C. in November due to "staffing challenges."
Number of specialist doctor vacancies in northeast B.C. revealed
A freedom of information request report on Northern Health has shown understaffing in specialist healthcare positions lasting more than 10 years.
Latest numbers: Measles cases continue to climb in northeast B.C.
On November 27th, the BCCDC revealed there have been 314 total measles infections reported in the Northern Health area in 2025 so far.
Lung cancer screening appointments available in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Lung cancer screenings, courtesy of BC Cancer, are available at the Fort St. John Hospital and Dawson Creek and District Hospital.
Foundry BC marks 10 years of youth support as Fort St. John centre moves through development
To recognize its anniversary, Foundry BC has launched a campaign highlighting the stories of people connected to its services.Â
