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B.C. to open 13 new First Nation primary care clinics, 10 to open this fall

WEST VANCOUVER, B.C. — British Columbia is moving ahead with 13 new First Nations primary care centres in the province, with 10 scheduled to start operating this fall. The province’s First Nations Health Authority and the Health Ministry say in a joint statement that there will be a total of 15 such clinics in B.C. […]

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Bear Flat Dispatch: From River to Reservoir

Frequent contributor Ken Boon shares some thoughts on BC Hydro filling its reservoir for the Site C dam.

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Fort St John Today: Block Party 2024

In this edition, the 11th Annual Moose FM Block Party is this Saturday. Plus, events happening September 3-9, 2024.

Northern B.C. sees 107 hours of ER closures in August

Throughout August, communities in Northern B.C. experienced eight emergency room closures and diversions of Northern Health facilities. 

B.C. Conservative leader outlines views on energy, education in podcast appearance
Chetwynd Hospital emergency department diverted for 24 hours

A 24-hour diversion has been announced for the Chetwynd Hospital to end the labour day long weekend.

Register to vote for the 2024 Provincial Election

Writ Day is right around the corner for those interested in voting in the 2024 Provincial General Election.

Pomeroy Sports Centre in Fort St. John
Fort St. John skating oval delayed, public Skating in October

The City of Fort St. John has announced when the speed skating oval ice surface in the Pomeroy Sports Centre will be ready for the public.

“The only way I’ll lose this candidacy is in the election,” says Jordan Kealy

Jordan Kealy has officially confirmed that he will be the BC Conservative Party’s candidate for the upcoming provincial election in the aftermath of the BC United Party’s exit from the election.

RCMP urges caution with school zones, speed limits and pedestrian safety

As the school year starts, the importance of road safety is at an all-time high. 

Bo Hedges competing with Team Canada. (Wheelchair Basketball Canada)
Team Canada wheelchair basketball triumphs in Paralympics opener

Co-captained by Wonowon’s Bo Hedges, Team Canada’s men's wheelchair basketball squad opened up the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris with a solid victory against the hosts on August 30th.

the LNG Canada construction site in Kitimat
LNG Canada’s $18B Project Nears Completion, Shipping to Asia in 2025

LNG Canada’s $18 billion liquified natural gas project is set to be open next year, with shipping to Asia, and may begin to introduce gas to the facility soon.

Dawson Creek City Hall
Dawson Creek Library Board seeks new member

The City of Dawson Creek is accepting applications for individuals interested in a position on the Dawson Creek Municipal Public Library Board.

Site C employment rises in July

BC Hydro says 2,993 workers were employed at the Site C facility in July.

A naloxone kit on a white background with pieces of the kit sticking out of a black bag.
Coroners Service reports worst months for overdose deaths in northeast BC since January
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2024 Provincial Election Survey Results

Here are the results from our 2024 Provincial Election Survey and how we will use them for our coverage over the next few months.

UPDATE: Rolla wildfire northeast of Dawson Creek listed as ‘under control’

A wildfire reported on August 29th by the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) located northeast of Dawson Creek is now listed as 'being held'

Fort St. John seeks public input on $6M 101st avenue construction project

The City of Fort St. John is seeking public input about a construction project.

Cocaine and contraband seized in Tumbler Ridge raid

The Tumbler Ridge RCMP detachment has released details about a drug raid in the district.

Fort St. John RCMP, Dairy Queen warning of uptick in counterfeit bills
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