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MRI idea was later addition to Dawson Creek hospital plans, bosses reveal
Members of Northern Health, Arc Resources and the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation spoke to Energeticcity.ca after Arc donated $1.5 million to the MRI fundraising campaign.
MLA thanks doctor who came out of retirement to advise over Tumbler Ridge healthcare on-call cuts ‘crisis’
Peace River South’s MLA Larry Neufeld paid tribute to Dr Charles Helm, a doctor and paleontologist who has come out of retirement to fight the emergency room on-call hours cuts at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Dawson Creek loses orthopedic surgeon and hiring efforts hit stumbling block
Northern Health is tackling an orthopedic vacancy in Dawson Creek after the departure of a surgeon.
Energy company leads new MRI campaign with $1.5 million donation
Arc Resources is donating $1.5 million towards an MRI machine at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital - half of the $3 million needed.
Seventeen more measles cases reported in northeast B.C. in provincial update
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 17 new cases of measles in its weekly report on November 20th, all in Northern Health's northeast region.
Northern Health to keep Saplings’ outpatient youth mental health contract
Northern Health confirmed there is "no plan" to cancel Saplings Mental Health Services' outpatient services contact, but said there will be changes to how mental health support is offered in ER settings.
Northern Health reports new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Four new measles exposure locations have been reported to Northern Health between November 12th and 15th around Fort St. John.
BC Emergency Health Services invites community to open recruitment event
The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hosting the open recruitment event at the Tumbler Ridge Town Hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Patients, staff exposed to measles at Fort St. John ER again
Measles was present in the ER on November 4th from 7:10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on November 5th from midnight to 1 a.m.
Students and staff warned of three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John elementary school
Northern Health has reported a three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John's Ecole Central Elementary School in early November 2025.
Union warns of increased ER closures during winter season
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC (APBC) union is warning residents about the likelihood of an increased number of temporary emergency room closures.
More than $25k bid wins quilt tribute at 2025 annual Be an Angel Gala in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation's Be an Angel Gala was held in 2025 on November 8th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Video This Week in the Peace – Chief Trevor Makadahay & the FSJ Hospital
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by DRFN Chief Trevor Makadahay and Denise Mitchell from the FSJ Hospital
All six new B.C. measles cases arise in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported all six new cases of measles in B.C. are in the northeast.
Scammers pretend to be Northern Health in fake ‘hospital account’ texts
Northern Health said it has “become aware” people are receiving texts pretending to be about their ‘hospital account’ - but these are not from the health authority.
Researchers raise alarm over carcinogenic chemicals found in hair, urine of pregnant women in South Peace
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment are raising awareness about data suggesting adverse health outcomes of people living near oil and gas operations.
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has warned people that measles was present at the Fort St. John Curling Club from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 2nd, 2025.
Canada stripped of measles elimination status
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Fort Nelson emergency room overnight
The ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed from November 8th to 9th overnight due to “unexpected staffing challenges.”
MRI idea was later addition to Dawson Creek hospital plans, bosses reveal
Members of Northern Health, Arc Resources and the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Foundation spoke to Energeticcity.ca after Arc donated $1.5 million to the MRI fundraising campaign.
MLA thanks doctor who came out of retirement to advise over Tumbler Ridge healthcare on-call cuts ‘crisis’
Peace River South’s MLA Larry Neufeld paid tribute to Dr Charles Helm, a doctor and paleontologist who has come out of retirement to fight the emergency room on-call hours cuts at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre.
Dawson Creek loses orthopedic surgeon and hiring efforts hit stumbling block
Northern Health is tackling an orthopedic vacancy in Dawson Creek after the departure of a surgeon.
Energy company leads new MRI campaign with $1.5 million donation
Arc Resources is donating $1.5 million towards an MRI machine at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital - half of the $3 million needed.
Seventeen more measles cases reported in northeast B.C. in provincial update
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 17 new cases of measles in its weekly report on November 20th, all in Northern Health's northeast region.
Northern Health to keep Saplings’ outpatient youth mental health contract
Northern Health confirmed there is "no plan" to cancel Saplings Mental Health Services' outpatient services contact, but said there will be changes to how mental health support is offered in ER settings.
Northern Health reports new measles exposures in Fort St. John
Four new measles exposure locations have been reported to Northern Health between November 12th and 15th around Fort St. John.
BC Emergency Health Services invites community to open recruitment event
The BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is hosting the open recruitment event at the Tumbler Ridge Town Hall from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Patients, staff exposed to measles at Fort St. John ER again
Measles was present in the ER on November 4th from 7:10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on November 5th from midnight to 1 a.m.
Students and staff warned of three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John elementary school
Northern Health has reported a three-day measles exposure at Fort St. John's Ecole Central Elementary School in early November 2025.
Union warns of increased ER closures during winter season
The Ambulance Paramedics of BC (APBC) union is warning residents about the likelihood of an increased number of temporary emergency room closures.
More than $25k bid wins quilt tribute at 2025 annual Be an Angel Gala in Fort St. John
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation's Be an Angel Gala was held in 2025 on November 8th at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre.
Video This Week in the Peace – Chief Trevor Makadahay & the FSJ Hospital
On this episode of This Week in the Peace, we're joined by DRFN Chief Trevor Makadahay and Denise Mitchell from the FSJ Hospital
All six new B.C. measles cases arise in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported all six new cases of measles in B.C. are in the northeast.
Scammers pretend to be Northern Health in fake ‘hospital account’ texts
Northern Health said it has “become aware” people are receiving texts pretending to be about their ‘hospital account’ - but these are not from the health authority.
Researchers raise alarm over carcinogenic chemicals found in hair, urine of pregnant women in South Peace
Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment are raising awareness about data suggesting adverse health outcomes of people living near oil and gas operations.
New measles exposure location identified in Fort St. John
Northern Health has warned people that measles was present at the Fort St. John Curling Club from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 2nd, 2025.
Canada stripped of measles elimination status
The Public Health Agency of Canada says the Pan American Health Organization revoked Canada's measles elimination status after confirming there has been ongoing transmission of the same strain of measles for more than one year.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Fort Nelson emergency room overnight
The ER at Fort Nelson General Hospital was closed from November 8th to 9th overnight due to “unexpected staffing challenges.”
