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Emergency Department of Nats'oojeh Hospital in Fort St. James closed for the weekend due to staffing challenges
Northern Health says the Emergency Department at Nats'oojeh Hospital in Fort St. James will be available this weekend due to staffing challenges. The Emergency Department will be closed starting 5:00P...
Sep 12, 2025
Simon Fraser University Opens First Peoples' Gathering House in Burnaby Campus
Simon Fraser University has officially opened the First Peoples' Gathering House at its Burnaby campus. The $25-million longhouse was celebrated today with traditional ceremonies and performances from...
Sep 12, 2025 Simon Fraser University First Peoples’ Gathering House (Photo credit SFU Communications)
Meat Inspectors now classified as essential workers in British Columbia
Following concerns raised about the impact job action by the BC General Employees' Union could have on British Columbia's meat industry, the Province has moved to classify meat inspectors as essential...
Sep 12, 2025 Bulltus_casso / Depositphotos.com
Early Literacy Screening for Kindergarten Students in B.C.
Kindergarten students across B.C. will now take part in early literacy screening to help identify reading challenges sooner, including signs of dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Education Mini...
Sep 12, 2025
Canadian Leaders react to shooting death of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk
In the aftermath of the shooting death of American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during a 'Prove Me Wrong' speaking event at Utah Valley University, Canadian leaders of all stripes have joined in t...
Sep 11, 2025 FBI Salt Lake City X post indicating person of interest in shooting death of Charlie Kirk // Courtesy: FBI Salt Lake City via X
Province Expands Nurse Practitioner Training to Address Health-Care Gaps
The B.C. government is addressing health-care shortages by expanding nurse practitioner (NP) training at universities across the province. A total of 65 new training seats have been added at the Unive...
Sep 11, 2025
Expands Mental Health Support for Students with PreVenture Program
British Columbia is expanding its PreVenture program to over 80 schools, offering students valuable tools to manage stress, build resilience, and prevent substance use. The evidence-based initiative, ...
Sep 11, 2025
False Bomb Threats in Prince George and Vanderhoof Prompt Closures
Prince George and Vanderhoof RCMP responded to several bomb threats on the evening of September 10th. The first threat was made to the University Hospital of Northern B.C., with additional calls recei...
Sep 11, 2025
Federal Government Invests in Rural Transit Planning Across BC
The federal government is investing $350,000 to improve rural transit systems in British Columbia, with funding directed to seven key planning projects across the province. In Dawson Creek, the City w...
Sep 11, 2025
Cops for Cancer Tour de North Begins September 12th in Prince George
The Cops for Cancer Tour de North will roll through Northern BC from September 12th to 18th, raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer research. The 7-day event brings together law enforcement ...
Sep 11, 2025