(UPDATE) Chetwynd General Hospital emergency room reopens
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency room was due to remain closed until 8 a.m. on November 9th - but it reopened earlier than expected, on November 8th.
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Health authorities warn of toxic blue ‘rock chunks’ in Dawson Creek drug supply
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug alert for Dawson Creek over a blue ‘rock chunk’ substance which causes prolonged, heavy sedation and requires an increased amount of naloxone to reverse its effects.
Northern Health prepares for ‘minimal’ investment as it faces 200-strong seniors’ bed shortage
The Peace River Regional District reviewed a presentation from Northern Health about seniors' long-term housing in the region.
BCCDC reports 26 new measles cases in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 26 new measles cases across the province in its latest report on November 6th, all within northeast B.C.
Dawson Creek hospital emergency room to shutter for 10 hours
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department will shutter for the first time in over a month on November 6th.
Chief medical officer says vaccination uptake to thank for measles outbreak stabilization
Northern Health's chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim says vaccinations are the key to a long-term stabilization of measles cases in the northeast.
Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
Northern Health emergency rooms close four times in one month
The Peace River region suffered four Northern Health-operated emergency room closures in October 2025, bringing the total to nearly 40 this year.
Number of toxic drug deaths in Northern Health region in September revealed by coroner
The BC Coroners Service says 158 people died from toxic drug overdoses in September around the province.
Partners sought for new Dawson Creek hospital cafe as project moves closer to completion
Northern Health has issued a progress update on the construction of Dawson Creek's new hospital, which is currently on track to be open and operational by spring 2027.
Northern Health identifies new measles exposure incident at Fort St. John Hospital
According to Northern Health, anyone who attended the Fort St. John Hospital ER or waiting room from October 26th at 8:08 p.m. to October 27th at 1:10 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.
BCCDC reports 12 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The northeast is responsible for roughly 72 per cent of all confirmed measles cases in the province this year.
Fort St. John Hospital birthing centre closes two nights in a row
The Fort St. John Hospital birthing centre has reopened after closing twice in two days overnight, on October 29th and 30th.
New measles exposure in Dawson Creek emergency room
Northern Health is warning the public of two new potential measles exposure incidents at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency department and waiting room on October 21st and October 24th.
Northern Health talks recruitment, retention as it seeks to fill hundreds of vacancies
Northern Health has more than 850 open job postings for a range of careers “across the spectrum of healthcare delivery" as of October 28th.
Dog food linked to B.C. salmonella outbreak recalled
The Public Health Agency of Canada has linked some Puppy Love Pet Products to salmonella poisoning cases around the country, including in B.C., which has the highest number of confirmed cases.
Northern Health closes Chetwynd emergency room
Northern Health has announced a closure of the Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency room until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29th.
New doctor starts seeing patients in Fort St. John
Dr. Michael Oh has started seeing patients at the Internal Medicine Clinic on 96th Street in Fort St. John.
Covid-19 and flu vaccine appointment bookings now available for Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Appointments can now be booked for Covid-19 and flu vaccinations across the Peace region, including in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Province-wide measles cases inch up, all in northern B.C.
After a week of numbers staying the same, four new cases of measles were discovered, all in northern B.C.
Health authorities warn of toxic blue ‘rock chunks’ in Dawson Creek drug supply
Northern Health and the First Nations Health Authority have jointly issued a toxic drug alert for Dawson Creek over a blue ‘rock chunk’ substance which causes prolonged, heavy sedation and requires an increased amount of naloxone to reverse its effects.
Northern Health prepares for ‘minimal’ investment as it faces 200-strong seniors’ bed shortage
The Peace River Regional District reviewed a presentation from Northern Health about seniors' long-term housing in the region.
BCCDC reports 26 new measles cases in northeast
The BC Centre for Disease Control has reported 26 new measles cases across the province in its latest report on November 6th, all within northeast B.C.
Dawson Creek hospital emergency room to shutter for 10 hours
Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department will shutter for the first time in over a month on November 6th.
Chief medical officer says vaccination uptake to thank for measles outbreak stabilization
Northern Health's chief medical health officer Dr. Jong Kim says vaccinations are the key to a long-term stabilization of measles cases in the northeast.
Northern Health warns of new measles exposure locations
Northern Health has reported eight new potential measles exposure incidents across three days in Fort St. John.
Northern Health emergency rooms close four times in one month
The Peace River region suffered four Northern Health-operated emergency room closures in October 2025, bringing the total to nearly 40 this year.
Number of toxic drug deaths in Northern Health region in September revealed by coroner
The BC Coroners Service says 158 people died from toxic drug overdoses in September around the province.
Partners sought for new Dawson Creek hospital cafe as project moves closer to completion
Northern Health has issued a progress update on the construction of Dawson Creek's new hospital, which is currently on track to be open and operational by spring 2027.
Northern Health identifies new measles exposure incident at Fort St. John Hospital
According to Northern Health, anyone who attended the Fort St. John Hospital ER or waiting room from October 26th at 8:08 p.m. to October 27th at 1:10 a.m. may have been exposed to measles.
BCCDC reports 12 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The northeast is responsible for roughly 72 per cent of all confirmed measles cases in the province this year.
Fort St. John Hospital birthing centre closes two nights in a row
The Fort St. John Hospital birthing centre has reopened after closing twice in two days overnight, on October 29th and 30th.
New measles exposure in Dawson Creek emergency room
Northern Health is warning the public of two new potential measles exposure incidents at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital emergency department and waiting room on October 21st and October 24th.
Northern Health talks recruitment, retention as it seeks to fill hundreds of vacancies
Northern Health has more than 850 open job postings for a range of careers “across the spectrum of healthcare delivery" as of October 28th.
Dog food linked to B.C. salmonella outbreak recalled
The Public Health Agency of Canada has linked some Puppy Love Pet Products to salmonella poisoning cases around the country, including in B.C., which has the highest number of confirmed cases.
Northern Health closes Chetwynd emergency room
Northern Health has announced a closure of the Chetwynd General Hospital's emergency room until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29th.
New doctor starts seeing patients in Fort St. John
Dr. Michael Oh has started seeing patients at the Internal Medicine Clinic on 96th Street in Fort St. John.
Covid-19 and flu vaccine appointment bookings now available for Fort St. John, Dawson Creek
Appointments can now be booked for Covid-19 and flu vaccinations across the Peace region, including in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek.
Province-wide measles cases inch up, all in northern B.C.
After a week of numbers staying the same, four new cases of measles were discovered, all in northern B.C.
