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UNBC to offer new nursing pathway for licensed practical nurses

The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) program is designed for practicing licensed practical nurses, and is intended to provide them with a faster route to becoming registered nurses.

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Doctors of BC launches petition to support ‘critical’ RTVS program

The Doctors of BC petition urges the province to commit to long-term funding for the Real-Time Virtual Support (RTVS) program, which connects rural healthcare professionals with specialist physicians remotely.

A 3D graphic representation of a measles virus particle. (CDC/Unsplash)
No new measles cases for a week in northeast B.C.

The BC Centre for Disease Control reported no new cases of measles in northeast B.C. on February 5th since its January 29th update.

BC Hydro celebrates bear tracks at new wetland on former Site C construction land

BC Hydro says the wetland near Site C features dense rushes and native plant growth where bare soil and debris sat a year before.

Interior work advances at new Dawson Creek hospital amid search for ER art

Northern Health has called on local artists to submit expressions of interest to design a sculpture for the outside of the new Dawson Creek and District Hospital's emergency department.

Police appeal after ‘youth’ pedestrian hit by vehicle in Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge RCMP officers are looking for eye witnesses or dash cam footage after a January 30th incident where a boy was hit by a car.

NRRM raises alarm about Alaska Highway safety near Pink Mountain

The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is looking to the Peace River Regional District for support with solving a driving hazard at the Pink Mountain Campsite entrance onto Highway 97.

Tumbler Ridge Health Centre. (Google Maps)
(UPDATE) Tumbler Ridge emergency department closure ended early

The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre's regular daytime emergency services were due to be interrupted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on February 3rd, 2026.

CER recommends approval of Westcoast’s pipeline expansion project

The Canada Energy Regulator (CER) found Westcoast Energy's Sunrise Expansion Program to be in the public interest.

There has been an outbreak of measles in B.C. in 2025. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nicole Osborne)
Five new measles cases confirmed in northeast B.C.

Northern Health reported 338 confirmed measles cases on January 29th, with 318 of those cases being in northeast B.C. specifically.

Province ponders Inga Lake amid dam safety concerns

Ducks Unlimited and members of the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship spoke with the Peace River Regional District about Inga Lake possibly being decommissioned.

Northern Health patients recieve most organ transplants in 2025 in nearly a decade

Northern Health benefitted from a record-setting number of transplants in B.C. in 2025, with 42 of the year's organ recipients being from the region.

(UPDATE) Drivers warned over freezing rain forecast for Peace region

Environment Canada is forecasting freezing rain in the Peace region beginning early Friday morning, January 30th, which could create hazardous driving conditions.

Applications open for 2026 summit with up to $100K investment up for grabs

Applications for Northern Angel Summit 2026 founders will be accepted until March 16th, while angel investor applications will be accepted until March 20th.

North Peace gymnasts shine at season-opening competition

Several North Peace Gymnastics Association (NPGA) gymnasts made it to the podium at the 2026 Gymnastics Rock the Rockies competition in Calgary.

Fort St. John RCMP arrests eight after drug trafficking investigation

In addition to eight arrests, the Fort St. John RCMP say they also seized over 55 firearms and two kilograms of suspected cocaine.

Tumbler Ridge Health Centre. (Google Maps)
Tumbler Ridge calls for more ‘clear public engagement’ after on-call ER cuts

The District of Tumbler Ridge is calling for transparency from Northern Health regarding the reduction of its on-call ER services at the health centre.

Hudson’s Hope mayor calls for improvements to Highway 29

Hudson's Hope Mayor Travous Quibell says he has repeatedly raised concerns with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit on Highway 29's condition.

Upcoming outages to affect over 400 Peace BC Hydro customers

More than 400 BC Hydro customers in areas such as Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Taylor will be affected by planned outages from January 27th to February 4th, 2026.

Buy a bowl, get unlimited soup: Soup Fest to raise money for pottery program

The fundraiser will take place on Sunday, January 25th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Pearkes Arts and Events Centre in Hudson's Hope.

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