Tag: Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Association says impacts of Bald Range Wildfire could be long-lasting

Wildfires Brendan Pawliw -
The Bald Range wildfire continues to burn at 21,256 hectares and is out of control.

Crisis Response, Community Led peer support teams have answered 20,000 calls since 2023

Health Brendan Pawliw -
The mobile, community-led crisis services assist people aged 13 and older who might be experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, feelings of grief, distress or panic and anxiety.

UNLimited WORTH Wellness Society hoping to bring psychology first aid to PG

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
UNLimited WORTH Wellness Society is wanting to bring the Canadian Red Cross psychology first aid certification training to Prince George.

Local organizations lament importance of mental health supports amid Tumbler Ridge shootings

Health Brendan Pawliw -
According to Northern Health, from today (February 13) through March 6th, the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will be open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm seven days per week (including statutory holidays).

Northern Health provides available mental health supports in Tumbler Ridge

Health Zachary Barrowcliff -
The Northern Health Authority issued a statement today (Wednesday) on the various mental supports available to Tumbler Ridge.

Ambulances Paramedics of BC dealing with member mental health crisis due to suicides

Health Brendan Pawliw -
This year, nine paramedics have passed away. The agency noted while some of the deaths were due to health issues or accidents, many of their members died by suicide – deaths likely connected to the job’s many stressors.

Prince George RCMP reporting 164% increase in mental health-related incidents since 2015

News Justin Madu -
There have been 1,522 files flagged as mental health-related reported to Prince George RCMP from January 1st to June...

Virtual mental health resources available for those struggling during pandemic

News Justin Madu -
The Provincial Government has invested 5 million dollars into both expanding existing infrastructure and developing new virtual mental health...

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Proposed Bill looks to address Mental Health within the Canadian Armed Forces

News Justin Madu -
Bill C-203 is NDP MP Randall Garrison's attempt at correcting what he considers “archaic” attitudes that exist within the...

United Way Tree of Lights fundraiser over halfway to goal

News Catherine Garrett -
The annual Tree of Lights fundraiser is on the way to its goal of $25,000. The fundraiser has reached a...

Mental Health Week starts on Monday

News Shannon Waters -
Monday marks the start of Mental Health Week, which runs May 2-8 this year. It’s the 65th anniversary of...

Local man tackles Appalachian Trail to raise money for mental health

News Shannon Waters -
Prince George Resident and UNBC alum Leland McKeeman will be spending his spring hiking the Appalachian trail to raise...

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PG Mounties say school zone speed watch campaign shows drivers not getting the message

RCMP
Students returned to school last month and so did school zone speed limits, but according to the Prince George RCMP, many drivers are not remembering to slow down in school zones. 

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Business
Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.

Hartley’s Cat Scan with Jim Playfair – October 13th, 2026

Hartley’s Cat Scan
This is a weekly podcast featuring the ‘who’s who’ of the Prince George Cougars. Hartley’s guest this week is Cougars Associate Coach Jim Playfair.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Spruce Kings winless in two-game BCHL Showcase

Prince George Spruce Kings
The Prince George Spruce Kings came out empty handed at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta, after a 4-1 loss to the Salmon Arm Silverbacks yesterday (Monday).
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