Local leaders form new committee to tackle doctor recruitment and retention
The initiative follows a meeting hosted by the North Peace Division of Family Practice, which brought together community leaders to discuss healthcare solutions.
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Northern Health cautions Fort St. John of long ER wait times
Northern Health is cautioning residents they may experience longer wait times at the Fort St. John Hospital due to a high volume of patients.
Northern Health seeking knitting volunteers for education program
The health authority is reviving its Period of Purple Crying Program, an education initiative for parents meant to reduce instances of shaken baby syndrome.
Measles outbreak stalls with no new cases anywhere in province
The 209 measles cases confirmed in the northeast so far this year make up nearly 71 of all confirmed cases across the province.
Tumbler Ridge responds to Northern Health’s update, encourages restoration of on-call ER hours
The district said it will continue to advocate for the return of 24/7 on-call hours while exploring interim measures, including support from the VERRa program.
FSJ Hospital Foundation celebrates new diagnostic equipment purchase
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has purchased a specialized respiratory diagnostic machine with a grant from a provincial charitable foundation.
Health officials link salmonella cases to dog food brand as B.C. cases rise
Samples of salmonella have been found in Puppy Love and Puppy World products, according to a new report from the PHAC.
One new measles case confirmed in northeast B.C.
As of October 16th, the total number of confirmed measlses cases in B.C. is now at 295. The northeast makes up nearly 71 per cent of those cases.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Tumbler Ridge ER for day
Northern Health has announced an all-day closure of the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency room on October 16th.
Council proclaims Be an Angel month for hospital foundation
The Fort St. John council proclaimed November 2025 'Be an Angel' month for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.
Dawson Creek Indigenous treatment centre receives $25k in provincial funding
North Wind Wellness Centre in Dawson Creek was one of 15 First Nations, Indigenous and Métis recovery and treatment programs to receive funding.
Same-day appointments, community outreach and more: Northern Health mulls next steps for Tumbler Ridge healthcare after ER on-call cuts
Northern Health announced it will hold more open houses in November and will consider new services once staffing improves.
New measles case confirmed in northeast as multiple exposure incidents identified
Outside of the one new case in the northeast, the only other new case was identified by Fraser Health in the Fraser East region.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John youth mental health program filling ‘vital gap’ faces cancellation
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy urged Northern Health to retain its inpatient/outpatient contract with Saplings Mental Health Services during Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's question period on October 9th.
MLA brings petition about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre on-call hours cut to Victoria
Larry Neufeld, the MLA for Peace River South, has taken a petition from Tumbler Ridge on access to emergency healthcare to the province's legislative assembly in Victoria.
Coroners Service reports three drug toxicity deaths in July, August in northeast
Northern Health has the highest death rate so far this year, with 46 deaths per 100,000 people.
BCCDC reports 10 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The BC Centre for Diesase Control has reported 10 new cases of measles in northeast B.C. in its latest case count update, bringing the region's total to 220.
Chetwynd ER closes overnight due to “staffing challenges”
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency department has reopened following an extended 12.5 hour closure overnight.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings screenings to Fort St. John Hospital
Screening mammograms are available at Fort St. John Hospital’s medical imaging department, through BC Cancer's free screening program.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital photo contest winners announced
Each photograph will be used to decorate a different portion of the hospital, including various waiting lounges, viewing areas and the gift shop.
Northern Health cautions Fort St. John of long ER wait times
Northern Health is cautioning residents they may experience longer wait times at the Fort St. John Hospital due to a high volume of patients.
Northern Health seeking knitting volunteers for education program
The health authority is reviving its Period of Purple Crying Program, an education initiative for parents meant to reduce instances of shaken baby syndrome.
Measles outbreak stalls with no new cases anywhere in province
The 209 measles cases confirmed in the northeast so far this year make up nearly 71 of all confirmed cases across the province.
Tumbler Ridge responds to Northern Health’s update, encourages restoration of on-call ER hours
The district said it will continue to advocate for the return of 24/7 on-call hours while exploring interim measures, including support from the VERRa program.
FSJ Hospital Foundation celebrates new diagnostic equipment purchase
The Fort St. John Hospital Foundation has purchased a specialized respiratory diagnostic machine with a grant from a provincial charitable foundation.
Health officials link salmonella cases to dog food brand as B.C. cases rise
Samples of salmonella have been found in Puppy Love and Puppy World products, according to a new report from the PHAC.
One new measles case confirmed in northeast B.C.
As of October 16th, the total number of confirmed measlses cases in B.C. is now at 295. The northeast makes up nearly 71 per cent of those cases.
‘Staffing challenges’ close Tumbler Ridge ER for day
Northern Health has announced an all-day closure of the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's emergency room on October 16th.
Council proclaims Be an Angel month for hospital foundation
The Fort St. John council proclaimed November 2025 'Be an Angel' month for the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation.
Dawson Creek Indigenous treatment centre receives $25k in provincial funding
North Wind Wellness Centre in Dawson Creek was one of 15 First Nations, Indigenous and Métis recovery and treatment programs to receive funding.
Same-day appointments, community outreach and more: Northern Health mulls next steps for Tumbler Ridge healthcare after ER on-call cuts
Northern Health announced it will hold more open houses in November and will consider new services once staffing improves.
New measles case confirmed in northeast as multiple exposure incidents identified
Outside of the one new case in the northeast, the only other new case was identified by Fraser Health in the Fraser East region.
(UPDATE) Fort St. John youth mental health program filling ‘vital gap’ faces cancellation
Peace River North MLA Jordan Kealy urged Northern Health to retain its inpatient/outpatient contract with Saplings Mental Health Services during Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's question period on October 9th.
MLA brings petition about Tumbler Ridge Health Centre on-call hours cut to Victoria
Larry Neufeld, the MLA for Peace River South, has taken a petition from Tumbler Ridge on access to emergency healthcare to the province's legislative assembly in Victoria.
Coroners Service reports three drug toxicity deaths in July, August in northeast
Northern Health has the highest death rate so far this year, with 46 deaths per 100,000 people.
BCCDC reports 10 new measles cases in northeast B.C.
The BC Centre for Diesase Control has reported 10 new cases of measles in northeast B.C. in its latest case count update, bringing the region's total to 220.
Chetwynd ER closes overnight due to “staffing challenges”
The Chetwynd General Hospital emergency department has reopened following an extended 12.5 hour closure overnight.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month brings screenings to Fort St. John Hospital
Screening mammograms are available at Fort St. John Hospital’s medical imaging department, through BC Cancer's free screening program.
Dawson Creek and District Hospital photo contest winners announced
Each photograph will be used to decorate a different portion of the hospital, including various waiting lounges, viewing areas and the gift shop.
