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Northern Health seeing flu cases rise as flu season kicks off

It's that time of the year where more cases of the flu start rolling in, as the respiratory season ramps up.

Minister of Health appoints Lyn Hall as Northern Health’s new Board Chair

Hall succeeds Colleen Nyce, who has served on the Northern Health Board since 2015, including the past nine years as chair.

NIHU relocated as site preparation continues for acute care tower

The NIHU and JGM will be moving to a new shared location at the Parkwood Mall, creating the Prince George Community Health Centre.

Prince George records eight drug overdose deaths in June

Throughout the first six months of 2026, toxic drugs have claimed the lives of 776 people in BC – last year, the final tally was 1,828.

City Council approves new fibre cable project

"The City operates a network of underground fibre optic cables that the City and other public organizations can use that basically allows their information to travel securely and quickly between satellite buildings that they may operate," said Director of Finance and IT Services Kris Dalio.

UHNBC upcoming Acute Care Tower reaches new milestone

The new Acute Care Tower for the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) took another step in its planning phase.

B.C. Chief Coroner says Northern Health has highest drowning fatality rate in province

Over the past decade, the Fraser River has seen the most accidental drownings with 48 followed by the Thompson River with 13.

BC Nurses Union hosting PG rally

President Adriane Gear and BCNU interim northeast Regional Council Member Raelene Stevenson are slated to speak to media following the rally.

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Northern Health moving some health services to Parkwood Place

A 471-space parking facility opened last November as part of the first phase of the hospital project.

New cardiac disease options introduced in Prince George

Updates about Northern Health's Chronic Diseases network were shared during it's public board meeting on June 16.

Work continues to reduce unregulated drug deaths in Northern Health

Northern Health is continuing to look at ways to reduce the number of unregulated drug deaths in the health authority.

Province breaks ground on new medical care centre in Vanderhoof

Construction kicked off last month and is expected to be complete in spring 2028.

Highest rate of unregulated drug deaths held by Northern Health in April

Northern Health remains as having one of the highest rates of unregulated drug deaths across B.C. in April.

Northern Health opens new maternity clinic in Smithers

Services from three organizations are being consolidated into a new team-based maternity clinic in Smithers.

Health Authorities issue Toxic Drug Alert for PG

A Toxic Drug Alert has been put in place for Prince George by Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority.

Over half of 2026 drug overdose deaths in Northern Health have taken place in PG: B.C. Coroners Service

As of the end of March, 401 people have died from an overdose in B.C.

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Northern Pour invites community to raise a glass for cardiac care

During the October 23-24 weekend, the Northern Pour Wine and Spirits will be taking place at the Roll-A-Dome, benefiting Spirit of the North.

Spruce Kings drop first game at BCHL Showcase

A pair of early goals helped the Trail Smoke Eaters to a 4-3 win over the Prince George Spruce Kings at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alberta on Sunday.

Darin’s Sports Shorts; Monday, October 12th

Recap of local and national sports.

T-Wolves WSOC drop a pair of close shaves against UBCO, Wolfpack

UNBC drops to 0-10 on the campaign and will be in Victoria and Vancouver Friday and Saturday to play the Vikes and Thunderbirds. Kickoff each night is at 5pm.

UNBC MSOC complete weekend sweep of UBCO, Thompson Rivers

The Timberwolves improved to 2-4-6 while Thompson Rivers drops to 6-5-0. UNBC is back on the road this weekend taking on the Victoria Vikes on Friday followed by a Saturday matchup against UBC.
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