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2020
December
December 31 -- One case report from last week brings total COVID-19 case counts to 15 for Prince Rupert since January NCR
December 30 -- Last call for alcohol for 2020 comes at 8PM on Thursday, as Public Health Order shuts down sales for thirteen hours NCR
December 30 -- New cases of COVID confirmed for Nass Valley Communities NCR
December 30 -- Kitasoo Nation the latest Northern Coastal First Nation to receive COVID-19 vaccine NCR
December 28 -- Tahltan's join Gitxaala in receipt of COVID-19 vaccine NCR
December 28 -- Kitimat LNG Canada COVID-19 outbreak declared over NCR
December 28 -- Gitxaala Nation set to be among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine NCR
December 24 -- New measures in place for Northern Work Camps as COVID-19 case counts continue to rise NCR
December 24 -- An incerase of One COVID report for Prince Rupert area, as largest spike for December 13-19 found in the Smithers area NCR
December 1 -- Nine new cases of COVID-19 attributed to LNG Canada outbreak NCR
December 1 -- Racism is systemic in BC Health Care: Turpel-Lafond report NCR
December 1 -- Racism is systemic in BC Health Care: Turpel-Lafond report NCR
November
November 19 -- COVID-19 outbreak declared at LNG Canada site in Kitimat NCR
November 19 -- With Winter Driving season here, Councillor Cunningham returns to familiar concerns over state of Health Services in Prince Rupert NCR
November 18 -- As case counts rise in Northern Health Region, the tone of their guidance sees a shift NCR
November 17 -- PRDTU offers up a range of questions for Thursday's Virtual COVID Town Hall with SD52/Northern Health NCR
November 13 -- While BC's COVID counts surge, Prince Rupert's total case count to October 31st is but 5 confirmed cases NCR
November 10 -- School District 52 and Northern Health set a date for Virtual Town Hall on COVID -19 NCR
October
November 10 -- School District 52 and Northern Health set a date for Virtual Town Hall on COVID -19 NCR
October
October 26 -- COVID advisory for local retailer gains wide traction on Social Media NCR
October 21 -- Northern Health preparing for flu shot season launch in November NCR
October 20 -- Flu Shot time (video)
October 16 -- Possible COVID-19 exposure on Terrace flight
October 16 -- British Columbia Centre for Disease Control issues COVID alert over recent Terrace-Vancouver flight NCR
October 15 -- Possible COVID Exposure on Terrace flight
October 15 -- Northern Health seeks to explore costs towards four solutions for water issues at local facilities NCR
October 14 -- BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson campaigns in Terrace and Kitimat
October 14 -- BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson campaigns in Terrace and Kitimat
October 14 -- Concerns over medical marijuana grow ops in Prince Rupert grow (audio)
October 14 -- RBC donates towards purchase of new health equipment
October 13 -- Eleven New COVI0-19 cases in North
October 13 -- As of September 30th, the latest stats from BC CDC note but two cases of COVID-19 recorded in Prince Rupert NCR
October 13 -- Prince George COVID-19 testing centre moving
October 13 -- Prince George COVID-19 testing centre moving
October 13 -- COVID exposure warning issued for local taxi service
October 9 -- Candidates explore range of themes in second North Coast Election Debate NCR
October 8 -- Bulkley Valley Hospital Foundation to not host annual gala, still accepting donations
October 8 -- Bulkley Valley Hospital Foundation to not host annual gala, still accepting donations
Oct
October 2 -- Northern Health man in his 60's dies of COVID-19
October 2 -- Kitimat Water Advisory lifted
October 1 -- BCTF take CODIV in the School concerns to Dr. Bonnie Henry
September
October 1 -- BCTF take CODIV in the School concerns to Dr. Bonnie Henry
September
September 29 -- Water Quality Advisory in effect for Kitimat
September 28 -- Dr. Rakel Kling of Northern Health discusses COVID-19 case surge
September 28 -- Additional cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Witset First Nation as lockdown measures continue
September 25 -- Mills Memorial replacement update (video)
September 24 -- Smithers MD urges keeping social bubbles to six
September 24 -- Overdose deaths in the northwest (video)
September 24 -- "Fentanyl continues to be the primary driver': BC Chief Coroner on illicit drug death numbers
September 23 -- City of Prince Rupert lifts Water advisory
September 23 -- BC Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe on overdose deaths
September 23 -- 'Water Quality Advisory' lifted for Prince Rupert
September 23 -- Burns Lake Medical Clinic gets a new doctor
September 23 -- BC records 147 overdose deaths in August
September 23 -- New wellness checklist for attending school in place from Northern Health NCR
September 23 -- Prince Rupert's Water Advisory Lifted NCR
September 22 -- Financial fallback plan in place for Mills Memorial replacement
September 22 -- Latest data from BC CDC shows 3 cases of COVID recorded in Prince Rupert area as of August 31 NCR
September 21 -- New patient tower with cardiac unit approved for UHNBC (NH statement)
September 21 -- New patient tower with cardiac unit approved for UHNBC (NH statement)
September 21 -- Northern Health facilities to offer more BC food options
September 21 -- Northern Health to source more BC-grown food
September 21 -- Northern Health patients, residents to enjoy more BC Foods
September 20 -- Province approves new surgical tower for Prince George Hospital
September 18 -- Witset First Nation confirms COVID-19 cases
September 18 -- City's water issue may be along the lines of Don't Ask, Don't Tell for City Council ... but for some residents questions remain NCR
September 18 -- City's water issue may be along the lines of Don't Ask, Don't Tell for City Council ... but for some residents questions remain NCR
September 18 -- Northern Health COVID-19 information line sees increased calls
September 17 -- NH Online COVID-19 Clinic and Information line (NH statement)
September 17 -- Calls to Northern Health COVID-19 hotline on the rise
September 16 -- Indigenous groups demand BC government share more information about where COVID-19 is being found (audio)
September 16 -- Provincial health officials continue to battle overdose crisis
September 15 -- New online directory helps connect patients to virtual care
September 15 -- New online directory helps connect patients to virtual care
September 15 -- Medevac response times to Tahltan territory drastically improved
September 15 -- Coalition of First Nations hoping to received location data on COVID-19 cases
September 14 -- Wildfire smoke potentially hitting the north in the coming days
September 14 -- Province to launch 'hospital at home' program
September 14 -- Wildfire smoke potentially hitting the north in the coming days
September 14 -- Province to launch 'hospital at home' program
September 10 -- Opioid overdoses and deaths have been steadily increasing in BC
September 10 -- Adrian Dix on fall COVID-19 management plan (audio)
September 10 -- A positive case of COVID-19 has been identified in the Heiltsuk Nation
September 9 -- Patient transfers continue leaving Northern communities vulnerable
September 9 -- Patient transfers continue leaving Northern communities vulnerable
September 8 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry: the science behind back-to-school
September 3 -- Three COVID-19 cases confirmed in the Nass Valley
September 3 -- Nisga'a Valley Health confirms three positive COVID-19 cases in the Nass Valley
September 3 -- NH COVID-19 reminder - safe gatherings (NH statement)
September 3 -- NH COVID-19 reminder - safe gatherings (NH statement)
September 2 -- Public Health officials provide update on surgeries
September 2 -- Overdose calls increase significantly in Terrace
September 2 -- Overdose calls increase significantly in Terrace
September 2 -- Local health authorities working to coordinate response after potential COVID-19 exposure in the Nass Valley
September 2 -- Northern Health nurses experiencing dramatic increase in overtime hours
September 2 -- Northern Health nurses experiencing dramatic increase in overtime hours
September 2 -- Northern Health COVID- intensie care cases rise to three
September 1 -- Northern Health has now completed 54% of postponed surgeries
September 1 -- UNBC nursing student creates video to highlight loneliness, social isolation among adults
September 1 -- Nass Valley warns residents for possible COVID-19 exposure
September 1 -- COVID 18 Alert -Northwest BC (NH statement)
August
September 1 -- COVID 18 Alert -Northwest BC (NH statement)
August
August 31 -- COVID exposure in the Nass Valley (video)
August 31 -- Possible COVID019 exposure within the Nass Valley
August 28 -- Prince Rupert Water advisory remains in effect
August 28 -- BCCDC release update COVID-19 numbers
August 28 -- BC Health Minister on new detailed COVID-19 infection map (audio)
August 28 -- Haida Gwaii outbreak declared over
August 28 -- Haida Gwaii outbreak over (video)
August 28 -- BC releases map showing more localized COVID Stats
August 28 -- City of Prince Rupert Water Advisory remains in effect NCR
August 28 -- COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii declared over (NH statement)
August 27 -- British Columbia's major overhaul of the Health Care Workers regulation system gains momentum
August 27 -- Mental Health calls hike up at the Northern BC Crisis Centre (audio)
August 26 -- Confirmed COVID-19 case at Sitka Lodge
August 26 -- Water Advisory? What Water Advisory? NCR
August 26 -- Northern Health deals with bedbugs
August 25 -- Water Advisory lifted in Port Edward
August 25 -- Port Edward brings Water Advisory to an end for District residents NCR
August 21 -- All Lab confirmed cases of COVID on Haida Gwaii now deemed recovered NCR
August 21 -- Adrian Dix on new COVID-19 rule enforcement guidelines (audio)
August 20 -- All COVID-19 cases on Haida Gwaii have recovered
August 20 -- Northern Health launches new online check in program for local hospital appointments NCR
August 20 -- COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii -- case recoveries (NH statement)
August 18 -- Nisga'a members offered opportunity to access water station supply from Nisga'a Hall during City of Prince Rupert Water Advisory NCR
August 17 -- Water Quality Advisory issued for Prince Rupert
August 17 -- It's back to the High Boil for some Prince Rupert residents as City issues Water Advisory NCR
August 15 -- Heavy rain brings impact to city's water delivery to community taps NCR
August 14 -- COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii (NH statement)
August 13 -- Prince Rupert Hospice adjusts to COVID (video)
August 13 -- Adrian Dix on rising COVID-19 cases (audio)
August 13 -- Retirement of Northern Health's Mary Wesley receives tribute from MLA Rice in Legislature NCR
August 12 -- "It's not a joke': COVID-19 survivor speaks out as case counts rise in Northern BC (audio)
August 6 -- Klemtu lockdown ended
August 5 -- Kitasoo/Xai'xais Nation lifts lockdown on Klemtu after COVID tests bring negative results NCR
August 5 -- Klemtu initiates lockdown process owing to suspected COVID case NCR
August 5 -- Hospice is concerned COVID-19 is silencing grief
August 5 -- Retiring after more than 30 years with hospice
August 4 -- BC Provincial Health Officer not considering asymptomatic testing, mandatory mask policy
NCR
August 4 -- 146 cases of COVID reported over BC Day weekend, Haida Gwaii cases now total 24 NCR
August 3 -- Additional precautions needed before casinos, gaming facilities reopen: Doctor Henry
July
July 31 -- 50 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in BC; two additional cases for Northern Health NCR
August 4 -- 146 cases of COVID reported over BC Day weekend, Haida Gwaii cases now total 24 NCR
August 3 -- Additional precautions needed before casinos, gaming facilities reopen: Doctor Henry
July
July 31 -- 50 new cases of COVID-19 recorded in BC; two additional cases for Northern Health NCR
July 31 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix on closing Haida Gwaii (audio)
July 30 -- No new cases on Haida Gwaii in past 24 hours
July 30 -- 29 new cases of COVID reported province-wide, but none today for Haida Gwaii or Northern Health region NCR
July 29 -- Update on COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii (video)
July 29 -- 41 new cases, six of them from the Haida Gwaii outbreak mark the notes from Wednesday's COVID review NCR
July 29 -- UPDATE - COVID 19 Community Outbreak on Haida Gwaii (NH statement)
July 28 -- No New COVID cases in Northwest Today
July 28 -- No new cases of COVID for Northern Health, as Tuesday case report totals 23 new reports of COVID-19 NCR
July 28 -- New Advisory for Lax K'walaams residents notes measures now in place after word of COVID in Haida Gwaii NCR
July 27 -- COVID-19 outbreak onf Hiaida Gwaii grows to 14 confirmed cases
July 28 -- New Advisory for Lax K'walaams residents notes measures now in place after word of COVID in Haida Gwaii NCR
July 27 -- COVID-19 outbreak onf Hiaida Gwaii grows to 14 confirmed cases
July 27 -- Managing COVID-19 on Haida Gwaii (audio)
July 27 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry with the latest on Haida Gwaii COVID-19 (audio)
July 27 -- Haida Gwaii COVID cases rise to 14
July 27 -- COVID 19 update on Haida Gwaii outbreak (video)
July 27 -- 81 new cases of COVID recorded province wide over the weekend, 1 case an additional one for the community outbreak on Haida Gwaii NCR
July 25 -- Overnight closures at Terrace airport, progress for Mills Memorial Hospital among questions from Skeena MLA Ross at committee session NCR
July 24 -- Northern Health declares COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii
July 25 -- Overnight closures at Terrace airport, progress for Mills Memorial Hospital among questions from Skeena MLA Ross at committee session NCR
July 24 -- Northern Health declares COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii
July 24 -- COVID-19 outbreak declared for Haida Gwaii (video)
July 24 -- COVID 19 outbreak declared on Haida Gwaii
July 24 -- BC health officials confirm community outbreak on Haida Gwaii
July 24 -- BC health officials confirm community outbreak on Haida Gwaii
July 24 -- Community outbreak of 13 cases of COVID-19 recorded on Haida Gwaii NCR
July 24 -- As cases of COVID seemingly increase in the Northwest; Northern Health introduces newest COVID information tool for residents NCR
July 24 -- Northern BC COVID 19 spike (audio)
July 24 -- As cases of COVID seemingly increase in the Northwest; Northern Health introduces newest COVID information tool for residents NCR
July 24 -- Northern BC COVID 19 spike (audio)
July 24 -- COVID-19 community outbreak on Haida Gwaii (NH statement)
July 23 -- COVID surge includes North Today
July 23 -- Northern Communities receive expanded health-care education opportunities
July 23 -- Northern Communities receive expanded health-care education opportunities
July 21 -- Haida Gwaii reports first COVID 19 case
July 20 -- First case of COVID-19 has been declared in Haida Gwaii (video)
July 16 -- North Coast MLA pushes for Indigenous participation in Health Survey on Racism NCR
July 16 -- Northern BC hasn't had any new cases of COVID-19 in more than a month (audio)
July 16 -- Northern BC hasn't had any new cases of COVID-19 in more than a month (audio)
July 14 -- Northern Health seeks your opinion on Northern BC's Grand Challenges on youth mental health and substance use NCR
July 10 -- Four air ambulance flights out of Terrace delayed or cancelled
July 10 -- Four air ambulance flights out of Terrace delayed or cancelled
July 10 -- Investigation addressing reports of Health Care racism gets underway NCR
July 9 -- Northern Health has no cases of COVID-19
July 9 -- Northern Health has no cases of COVID-19
July 8 -- Mobile Mammogram unit makes Prince Rupert Stop (video)
July 3 -- BC Cancer Mammography Road Tour plans Prince Rupert stop next week NCR
July 1 -- CNC Burns Lake campus produces eight nurses from their Practical Nursing program
July 1-- Northern Health issues alert over rise in illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs
June
June 26 -- Surgeries in Northern Health area returning to pre-pandemic levels
June 26 -- Rotary Club of Terrace donates $10,000 to Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation
June 26 -- First Nations Health Authority data shows First Nations faired better than the rest of the province during pandemic
June 25 -- People of colour speak out on traumatic experiences at northern BC hospitals
June 24 -- Collaborative response to those in crisis ideal, says Northern BC mental health expert
June 23 -- Haida Gwaii physicians respond to provincial investigation into racist guessing game
June 23 -- Northern Health relays the protocols for Seniors Residences across the Northwest NCR
June 22 -- Northern Health's priority focus will be on urgent surgeries
June 19 -- Media statement on behalf of all BC health authorities: Allegations of systemic racism against Indigenous People in BC hospitals (NH statement)
June 19 -- Health Officials investigating reports of racism against Indigenous people in health care
June 19 -- BC government to investigate serious allegations of racist practices in the provinces health system NCR
June 19 -- Media statement on behalf of all BC Health Authorities: Allegations of systemic racism against Indigenous People in BC Hospitals (NH statement)
July 1 -- CNC Burns Lake campus produces eight nurses from their Practical Nursing program
July 1-- Northern Health issues alert over rise in illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs
June
June 26 -- Surgeries in Northern Health area returning to pre-pandemic levels
June 26 -- Rotary Club of Terrace donates $10,000 to Dr. REM Lee Hospital Foundation
June 26 -- First Nations Health Authority data shows First Nations faired better than the rest of the province during pandemic
June 25 -- People of colour speak out on traumatic experiences at northern BC hospitals
June 24 -- Collaborative response to those in crisis ideal, says Northern BC mental health expert
June 23 -- Haida Gwaii physicians respond to provincial investigation into racist guessing game
June 23 -- Northern Health relays the protocols for Seniors Residences across the Northwest NCR
June 22 -- Northern Health's priority focus will be on urgent surgeries
June 19 -- Media statement on behalf of all BC health authorities: Allegations of systemic racism against Indigenous People in BC hospitals (NH statement)
June 19 -- Health Officials investigating reports of racism against Indigenous people in health care
June 19 -- BC government to investigate serious allegations of racist practices in the provinces health system NCR
June 19 -- Media statement on behalf of all BC Health Authorities: Allegations of systemic racism against Indigenous People in BC Hospitals (NH statement)
June 18 -- Surgery renewal well underway in Northern Health, 1,083 surgeries performed
June 18 -- Illicit Benzodiazepines or 'Benzos' contaminating street drugs
June 18-- Northern Health warns illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs
June 18 -- Northern Health warns of contaminated street drugs in region NCR
June 18 -- Dr. Randi George on providing Indigenous mental health services (audio)
June 18 -- Overdose Alert: Illicit Benzodiazepines or 'Benzos' contaminating street drugs (NH statement)
June 17 -- Surgery renewal for Northerners (NH statement)
June 16 -- Northern Health announces boil water advisory for Decker Lake Elementary School
June 9 -- Northern Health and Metis Nation British Columbia sign letter of understanding
June 9 -- Northern Health Medical Health Officer applauds effort to minimize COVID-19 cases
June 8 -- Special Report with Northern Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Raina Fumerton
June 5 -- Northern Health weighs in on milestone COVID-19 announcement
June 4 -- Latest modelling data shows necessity of slow return to normal and physical distancing
June 4 -- Illicit overdose deaths on the rise during COVID-19: Northern Health
June 5 -- Northwest results from COVID modelling show limited exposure to virus NCR
June 4 -- COVID Notes for Northern BC makes for very positive review NCR
May
May 29 -- Northern Health Connections service gradually returns
May 29 -- Northern Health bus service resumes standard passenger eligibility
May 29 -- Northern Health Virtual Town Hall explores range of themes as BC restarts economic and social activities NCR
May 29 -- Northern Health Connections gradual return of service (NH statement)
May 28 -- Provincial Health Officials to begin resuming elective surgeries
May 28 -- Northern Health hosts 2nd Virtual Town Hall during COVID crisis
May 27 -- Northern Health has highest rate of illicit drug toxicity deaths, says updated report
May 27 -- Houston doctor wins national award
May 26 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry given a Gitxsan name: 'one who is calm among us'
May 26 -- MLA's Rice and Oakes to host next Northern Health Virtual Town Hall on Thursday night NCR
May 26 -- Sharing your COVID-19 experience - take the 'BC COVID-19 SPEAK: Your story, our future' survey (NH statement)
May 22 -- Haida Gwaii woman with intestinal mass worried elective surgeries 'being forgotten'
May 14 -- Dr. R.E.M. Lee Foundation receives donation to help pay for infant ventilator
May 13 -- Northern Health to resume surgeries
May 14 -- Northern Health set to resume elective surgeries across Northwest NCR
May 13 -- Northern Health surgeries (video)
May 12 -- Northern Health says surgeries will resume, measures being placed to keep staff and patients safe
May 12 -- Surgery pre-admission changes to keep patients safe (NH statement)
May 8 -- Northwest sees 0 fentanyl-detected deaths in January but Northern Health number static
May 8 -- BC Provincial overdose alert (NH statement)
May 7 -- Northern Health has the highest rate of illicit drug toxicity deaths in BC for 2020
May 7 -- Province unveils plan to address 30,000 surgeries cancelled due to COVID-19
May 7 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix on loosening COVID-19 restrictions in BC (audio)
May 5 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry on re-opening BC (audio)
May 4 -- Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Northern BC (audio)
May 3 -- Kitimat General Hospital Foundation donations appreciation bags to local healthcare workers
May 1 -- Emergency lights and sirens blaze the way to retirement
May 1 -- Retirement Parade! NCR
April
April 29 -- Nursing students complete program in Burns Lake
April 29 -- Important facts about COVID-19
April 29 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix on re-opening British Columbia (audio)
April 28 -- Northern Health reminds residents of COVID-19 testing
April 28 -- Have symptoms? Get tested for COVID-19 (NH statement)
April 24 -- Diligence plus adherence equals no COVID-19
April 23 -- Prince Rupert Health clinics remind their patients ... The Doctor is in! NCR
April 23 -- Virtual Town Hall on COVID explores range of themes for residents of northern BC NCR
April 23 -- Northern Health COVID-19 Town Hall meeting (video)
April 23 -- Long-Term care adjustments announced in Terrace (video)
April 23 -- Testing turn around time for COVID-19 improves in the north
April 22 -- Northern Health holds virtual Townhall to answer Northerners questions on COVID-19
April 22 -- Northern Health broadens COVID-19 testing strategy
April 22 -- Nursing students complete first practical nursing program at College of New Caledonia Buns Lake Campus
April 22 -- Feeling ill? Go See your doctor! But take precautions NCR
April 22 -- Northern Health's turn for Virtual COVID Town Hall set for tonight NCR
April 21-- Northern Health virtual town hall to answer questions on COVID-19 tomorrow
April 21 -- MLA Doug Donaldson to co-host COVID-19 Northern Health Virtual town hall tomorrow
April 20 -- A message from your local physicians: Your family doctor's office is open during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 18 -- Smithers 3D printer makes ear savers for front linve COVID workers
April 17 -- Northern Health modifies the rules of engagement for their Prince Rupert Health Forum NCR
April 17 -- Northern Health to host COVID-19 virtual town hall April 22 NCR
April 17 -- April 16 update from local medical staff
April 15 -- Northern Health reinforces themes for Physical distancing NCR
April 15 -- Houston shows support
April 15 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry on treeplanting risks; Positive COVID-19 case near Fort St. John (audio)
April 12 -- Skidegate Band Council warns of COVID-19 exposure in Sandspit
April 12 -- 'Flatten out the Curve': Mark Perry debuts COVID-19 video single
April 11 -- Heart decals sold to raise money for hospital foundation
April 11 -- Northern Health says tents Outside Kitimat General part of increased capacity response to COVID-19
April 9 -- 'I really wish the entire community could buy in': Prince George doctor's plea to take COVID-19 seriously (audio)
April 9 -- Prince Rupert Physicians switch to tele-medicine for local patient appointments NCR
April 9 -- Banding together: Haida Gwaii nurse crafts headbands to save sore ears from mask straps
April 9 -- New virtual mental health supports for COVID-19 on the way (NH statement)
April 8 -- BC's College of Physicians and Surgeons has guidance on themes of social media use during times of COVID-19 NCR
April 8 -- Community group creates masks, gowns, face shields
April 8 -- Prince Rupert Doctor says COVID-19 has arrived in city
April 8 -- Prince George doctor creates intubation box prototype to prevent infection (audio)
April 8 -- Second Haida Nation webinar centres on mental health, well-being amid COVID-19
April 8 -- Northern Health responds to Facebook post from Prince Rupert doctor relaying presumptive case of COVID in the City NCR
April 7 -- Prince Rupert doctors call on everyone in city to wear masks (audio)
April 7 -- Airline passenger flying from Terrace to Vancouver in March tested positive for COVID-19
April 7 -- Youth health survey (video)
April 7 -- Mixed health picture for youth in Northwest
April 7 -- Prince Rupert doctor amends social media statement on COVID-19
April 7 -- Are First Nations communities in Northern BC prepared to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak?
April 7 -- Northern Health seeing an uptick in organ recipients
April 7 -- First presumptive case of COVID-19 in Prince Rupert
April 6 -- Why Northern Health won't reveal which communities have confirmed COVID-198 cases
April 6 -- Former health ministers Terry Lake and Ujja Dosanjh (audio)
April 6 -- "It's heartwarming: Nightly cheer and birthday parades help bring community together during physical distancing (audio)
April 6 -- Total number of Northern Health Cases of COVID-19 rises to 23
April 6 -- Terrace flight of late March among those on a COVID list for theBC Centre of Disease Control NCR
April 4 -- Northern Health says it's ready for possibility of COVID-19 surge
April 4 -- A number of Prince Rupert Physicians are recommending residents wear home made coth masks when out in public NCR
April 3 -- Update from the Medical community in Smithers April 3, 2020
April 3 -- 53 new cases of COVID-19 across the province today with a total of 21 now in Northern Health
April 3 -- Terrace Hospital designated as Primary Care Facility for COVID-19 treatment (video)
April 3 -- Northern Health pondering options for rapid testing units
April 3 -- Former Provincial Health Office not surprised by surge in liquor sales
April 3 -- Northern Health lays out its plan
April 3 -- Northern Health outlines Work Camp guidelines (video)
April 3 -- Northern Health says LNG Canada is in compliance with COVID-19 protocols
April 2 -- Coast Mountain College provides medical supplies to three hospitals across Northern BC
April 2 -- Worker at LNG Canada tested positive for COVID-19 (video)
April 2 -- Kitimat LNG Canada worker tests positive for COVID-19
April 2 -- Province of British Columbia outlines how Public Health Orders are to be enforced NCR
April 2 -- "It's eerie to walk through the halls': A conversation with a respiratory therapist inside Prince George's hospital (audio)
April 2 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix answers listener questions as state of emergency extends (audio)
April 1 -- Northern Health tightens access to its facilities
April 1 -- 'Focus on prevention': Haida Nation webinar emphasizes avoidance of a COVID-19 outbreak
April 1 -- Northern Health test over 400 people for COVID-19
April 1 -- Northern Health moves reefer unit to Mills Memorial
April 1 -- "Northern Health has been doing an amazing job" -- Doctor Bonnie Henry NCR
March
March 31 -- COVID care facilities (video)
March 31 -- 5 new deaths reported among other announcements made today
March 31 -- Coast Mountain College donates medical supplies to 3 northwest hospitals
March 31 -- Coast Mountain College donates medical supplies to 3 Northwest hospitals (video)
March 31 -- Mills Memorial named primary COVID-19 treatment facility
March 31 -- From the Coast Mountain College Collection to Northern Health NCR
March 30 -- Northern Health temporarily suspends pay parking (NH statement)
March 30 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry answers more listener questions about COVID-19 in Northern BC (audio)
March 30 -- Terrace COVID Salutes (video)
March 30 -- Donations flow into Mills Memorial Hospital
March 30 -- Mills Memorial designated COVID-19 Acute Primary Care Location; Northern Health Update stresses social distancing, other measures as solution towards COVID-19 NCR
March 30 -- Former Chief Medical officer for Northern Health calls for more local information, control in COVID-19 response (audio)
March 30 -- Northern Health temporarily suspends pay parking (NH statement)
March 29 -- Terrace dental clinic say no staff experiencing COVID-19 symptoms 22 days after dental conference
March 29 -- Foundation being set for months to come for North Coast COVID-19 response NCR
March 28 -- Northern Health preparing 'for a changing situation' in response to COVID-19
March 27 -- Concerns raised over publicly discarded masks, gloves
March 27 -- "Only history will judge': North Coast communities criticize province for overriding local states of emergency (audio)
March 27 -- Safe seniors, strong communities during COVID-19 (NH statement)
March 26 -- 66 new COVID-19 cases in the Province today 11 total in Northern Health
March 26 -- Kitimat Hospital Donations (video)
March 26 -- Haisla Nation Council donates $300,000 to Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
March 26 -- New clinical guidance to reduce risk for people during dual health emergencies (NH statement)
March 25 -- Only essential visits allowed at Burns Lake Hospital
March 25 -- Northern Health moves to restrict visitors amidst COVID-19 crisis
March 25 -- COVID-19 Mental Health impact (video)
March 25 -- How Burns Lake is dealing with COVID-19
March 25 -- Terrace health services prepare for increased demand as more COVID-19 cases predicted
March 25 -- PPE drive to help support Mills Memorial Hospital
March 25 -- Rio Tinto donates to Kitimat hospital
March 25 -- Prince Rupert doctors call for 'draconian' measures to stop COVID-19 from overwhelming local medical system (audio)
March 25 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry answers questions about Site C, lockdowns, waiting for tests and the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern BC (audio)
March 24 -- Northern Health makes visitation rules even stricter (video)
March 24 -- 9 total cases of COVID-19 in Northern health with provincial total at 617
March 24 -- More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Northern BC
March 24 -- Bulkley Valley health care professionals write letter to town councils on COVID-19
March 24 -- Prince Rupert city council declares state of emergency
March 23 -- 1 new case in Northern Health and 100 considered recovered in BC announced today
March 23 -- State of Local Emergency Declared in Prince Rupert ... details to follow sometime this week NCR
March 23 -- Northern Health making changes to protects seniors receiving care
March 23 -- Additional visitor restrictions in place at Northern Health Facilities (NH statement)
March 23 -- COVID-19 tests occurring in Northern Health region, but few details (audio)
March 23 -- Additional visitor restrictions in place at Northern Health facilities (NH statement)
March 23 -- Changes to protect seniors receiving care (NH statement)
March 22 -- American traveller tests positive for COVID-19 after returning home from Terrace
March 22 -- Changes now in place for Northern Health Connections Transportation NCR
March 21 -- Mayor's Friday night Facebooking stokes as much anxiety, as it offers reassurance NCR
March 20 -- Terrace shows support for health care workers during COVID crisis
March 20 -- Mayor Brain provides message on need to reduce social activities NCR
March 20 -- Service changes on the horizon for Northern Health Connections Bus Service
March 20 -- Northern Health Connections service changes due to COVID-19 (NH statement)
March 19 -- First Responders health and COCIDE 19 (video)
March 19 -- Haida Gwaii doctors issue urgent appeal for precaution amid COVID-19 Pandemic
March 18 -- Northern Health estimates two week wait time for mental health services
March 18 -- Houston Health Centre restricts access
March 18 -- Nisga'a Government announces measures to combat spread of COVID-19
March 18 -- Lakes District Hospital ER hears complaints
March 17 -- Northern Health places visiting restrictions on facilities/clinics
March 17 -- Northern Health cancels surgeries
March 17 -- COVID-19 Info line implemented by Northern Health
March 17 -- BC health Ministry develops BC COVID-19 self assessment tool NCR
March 17 -- Northern Health issues visitor guidelines for regional facilities NCR
March 17 -- Visitor restrictions in place at Northern Health facilities and outpatient clinics (NH statement)
March 17 -- Non-urgent scheduled surgeries postponed (NH statement)
March 16 -- Northern health launched an online clinic and information line fo COVID-19 (video)
March 16 -- Bulkley Valley District Hospital prepares for potential arrival of COVID-19 cases
March 16 -- Northern Health to offer online clinic line for COVID-19
March 15 -- Northern Health introduces COVID-19 online clinic and Info line NCR
March 14 -- Two COVID-19 patients now in self-isolation at home in Northern Health
March 14 -- Two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Northern BC
March 13 -- Councillor Cunningham calls for action from Northern Health for ongoing service disruptions in Prince Rupert NCR
March 12 -- Terrace mayor promotes possible affordable housing tie-in to new Mills Memorial Hospital
March 11 -- Taxpayers get break in new Mills Memorial cost
March 11 -- Northern Health accepting grants applications
March 11 -- Just one builder interested in new Mills Memorial Hospital project in Terrace
March 10 -- Northern Health introduces new Social Media forum to explore Health related themes in Prince Rupert NCR
March 6 -- COVID-19 and the Women's World Curling Championship in Prince George (audio)
March 5 -- Mills Memorial receives a new piece of equipment
March 4 -- MLA Ellis Ross finally satisfied new Mills is in Provincial Budget
March 3 -- Mental health services wait time around 2 weeks says Northern Health
February
February 28 -- COVID 19 Update for BC notes steps of preparation in the province NCR
February 24 -- Illicit drug deaths within Northern Health region decrease in 2019: BC Coroners Service
February 24 -- Officials for Mills Memorial Hospital replacement project named
February 19 -- Mills Memorial Hospital update (video)
February 19 -- It's Flu season
February 19 -- Flu levels remain elevated
February 18 -- BC Budget includes momentum for Mills Memorial hospital (video)
February 18 -- Mills Memorial Hospital replacement included in BC Budget
February 14 -- Northern Health recommends self quarantine for people returning from Hubei
February 10 -- Health Ministry mulling over helipad for new Mills Memorial Hospital
February 7 -- Northern Health releases quarter 2 hand hygiene reports (2019-2020) (NH statement)
January
January 28 -- Northern Health provides update on Flu and Prince Rupert Hospital situation NCR
January 28 -- Influenza confirmed in Prince Rupert, but it is not coronavirus
January 28 -- Prince Rupert Hospital Flu Outbreak
January 28 -- British Columbia confirms first case of Novel Coronavirus in Province NCR
January 28 -- Influenza outbreak in Prince Rupert 'no cause for alarm': Northern Health (audio)
January 28 -- Influenza outbreak reported as declared at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital NCR
January 22 -- Province of British Columbia outlines its latest view on the Coronavirus reports from China NCR
January 3 -- The Northwest's first baby of the new decade born in Terrace
January 2 -- Terrace welcomes first baby of decade
January 3 -- Terrace's New Year's Baby is a boy! (NH statement)
January 2 -- Parent's of Northern BC's New Year's baby settling in 'perfectly'
January 1 -- Northern BC's New Year's baby born in Prince George
January 1 -- New Year's baby born in Prince George
January 1 -- The north's New Year's baby born 21 minutes into 2020
January 1 -- Prince George claims the title for first Northern Health baby for 2020 NCR
January 1 -- NH region New Year's baby born in Prince George (NH statement)
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June 18 -- Illicit Benzodiazepines or 'Benzos' contaminating street drugs
June 18-- Northern Health warns illicit Benzodiazepines contaminating street drugs
June 18 -- Northern Health warns of contaminated street drugs in region NCR
June 18 -- Dr. Randi George on providing Indigenous mental health services (audio)
June 18 -- Overdose Alert: Illicit Benzodiazepines or 'Benzos' contaminating street drugs (NH statement)
June 17 -- Surgery renewal for Northerners (NH statement)
June 16 -- Northern Health announces boil water advisory for Decker Lake Elementary School
June 9 -- Northern Health and Metis Nation British Columbia sign letter of understanding
June 9 -- Northern Health Medical Health Officer applauds effort to minimize COVID-19 cases
June 8 -- Special Report with Northern Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Raina Fumerton
June 5 -- Northern Health weighs in on milestone COVID-19 announcement
June 4 -- Latest modelling data shows necessity of slow return to normal and physical distancing
June 4 -- Illicit overdose deaths on the rise during COVID-19: Northern Health
June 5 -- Northwest results from COVID modelling show limited exposure to virus NCR
June 4 -- COVID Notes for Northern BC makes for very positive review NCR
May
May 29 -- Northern Health Connections service gradually returns
May 29 -- Northern Health bus service resumes standard passenger eligibility
May 29 -- Northern Health Virtual Town Hall explores range of themes as BC restarts economic and social activities NCR
May 29 -- Northern Health Connections gradual return of service (NH statement)
May 28 -- Provincial Health Officials to begin resuming elective surgeries
May 28 -- Northern Health hosts 2nd Virtual Town Hall during COVID crisis
May 27 -- Northern Health has highest rate of illicit drug toxicity deaths, says updated report
May 27 -- Houston doctor wins national award
May 26 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry given a Gitxsan name: 'one who is calm among us'
May 26 -- MLA's Rice and Oakes to host next Northern Health Virtual Town Hall on Thursday night NCR
May 26 -- Sharing your COVID-19 experience - take the 'BC COVID-19 SPEAK: Your story, our future' survey (NH statement)
May 22 -- Haida Gwaii woman with intestinal mass worried elective surgeries 'being forgotten'
May 14 -- Dr. R.E.M. Lee Foundation receives donation to help pay for infant ventilator
May 13 -- Northern Health to resume surgeries
May 14 -- Northern Health set to resume elective surgeries across Northwest NCR
May 13 -- Northern Health surgeries (video)
May 12 -- Northern Health says surgeries will resume, measures being placed to keep staff and patients safe
May 12 -- Surgery pre-admission changes to keep patients safe (NH statement)
May 8 -- Northwest sees 0 fentanyl-detected deaths in January but Northern Health number static
May 8 -- BC Provincial overdose alert (NH statement)
May 7 -- Northern Health has the highest rate of illicit drug toxicity deaths in BC for 2020
May 7 -- Province unveils plan to address 30,000 surgeries cancelled due to COVID-19
May 7 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix on loosening COVID-19 restrictions in BC (audio)
May 5 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry on re-opening BC (audio)
May 4 -- Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Northern BC (audio)
May 3 -- Kitimat General Hospital Foundation donations appreciation bags to local healthcare workers
May 1 -- Emergency lights and sirens blaze the way to retirement
May 1 -- Retirement Parade! NCR
April
April 29 -- Nursing students complete program in Burns Lake
April 29 -- Important facts about COVID-19
April 29 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix on re-opening British Columbia (audio)
April 28 -- Northern Health reminds residents of COVID-19 testing
April 28 -- Have symptoms? Get tested for COVID-19 (NH statement)
April 24 -- Diligence plus adherence equals no COVID-19
April 23 -- Prince Rupert Health clinics remind their patients ... The Doctor is in! NCR
April 23 -- Virtual Town Hall on COVID explores range of themes for residents of northern BC NCR
April 23 -- Northern Health COVID-19 Town Hall meeting (video)
April 23 -- Long-Term care adjustments announced in Terrace (video)
April 23 -- Testing turn around time for COVID-19 improves in the north
April 22 -- Northern Health holds virtual Townhall to answer Northerners questions on COVID-19
April 22 -- Northern Health broadens COVID-19 testing strategy
April 22 -- Nursing students complete first practical nursing program at College of New Caledonia Buns Lake Campus
April 22 -- Feeling ill? Go See your doctor! But take precautions NCR
April 22 -- Northern Health's turn for Virtual COVID Town Hall set for tonight NCR
April 21-- Northern Health virtual town hall to answer questions on COVID-19 tomorrow
April 21 -- MLA Doug Donaldson to co-host COVID-19 Northern Health Virtual town hall tomorrow
April 20 -- A message from your local physicians: Your family doctor's office is open during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 18 -- Smithers 3D printer makes ear savers for front linve COVID workers
April 17 -- Northern Health modifies the rules of engagement for their Prince Rupert Health Forum NCR
April 17 -- Northern Health to host COVID-19 virtual town hall April 22 NCR
April 17 -- April 16 update from local medical staff
April 15 -- Northern Health reinforces themes for Physical distancing NCR
April 15 -- Houston shows support
April 15 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry on treeplanting risks; Positive COVID-19 case near Fort St. John (audio)
April 12 -- Skidegate Band Council warns of COVID-19 exposure in Sandspit
April 12 -- 'Flatten out the Curve': Mark Perry debuts COVID-19 video single
April 11 -- Heart decals sold to raise money for hospital foundation
April 11 -- Northern Health says tents Outside Kitimat General part of increased capacity response to COVID-19
April 9 -- 'I really wish the entire community could buy in': Prince George doctor's plea to take COVID-19 seriously (audio)
April 9 -- Prince Rupert Physicians switch to tele-medicine for local patient appointments NCR
April 9 -- Banding together: Haida Gwaii nurse crafts headbands to save sore ears from mask straps
April 9 -- New virtual mental health supports for COVID-19 on the way (NH statement)
April 8 -- BC's College of Physicians and Surgeons has guidance on themes of social media use during times of COVID-19 NCR
April 8 -- Community group creates masks, gowns, face shields
April 8 -- Prince Rupert Doctor says COVID-19 has arrived in city
April 8 -- Prince George doctor creates intubation box prototype to prevent infection (audio)
April 8 -- Second Haida Nation webinar centres on mental health, well-being amid COVID-19
April 8 -- Northern Health responds to Facebook post from Prince Rupert doctor relaying presumptive case of COVID in the City NCR
April 7 -- Prince Rupert doctors call on everyone in city to wear masks (audio)
April 7 -- Airline passenger flying from Terrace to Vancouver in March tested positive for COVID-19
April 7 -- Youth health survey (video)
April 7 -- Mixed health picture for youth in Northwest
April 7 -- Prince Rupert doctor amends social media statement on COVID-19
April 7 -- Are First Nations communities in Northern BC prepared to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak?
April 7 -- Northern Health seeing an uptick in organ recipients
April 7 -- First presumptive case of COVID-19 in Prince Rupert
April 6 -- Why Northern Health won't reveal which communities have confirmed COVID-198 cases
April 6 -- Former health ministers Terry Lake and Ujja Dosanjh (audio)
April 6 -- "It's heartwarming: Nightly cheer and birthday parades help bring community together during physical distancing (audio)
April 6 -- Total number of Northern Health Cases of COVID-19 rises to 23
April 6 -- Terrace flight of late March among those on a COVID list for theBC Centre of Disease Control NCR
April 4 -- Northern Health says it's ready for possibility of COVID-19 surge
April 4 -- A number of Prince Rupert Physicians are recommending residents wear home made coth masks when out in public NCR
April 3 -- Update from the Medical community in Smithers April 3, 2020
April 3 -- 53 new cases of COVID-19 across the province today with a total of 21 now in Northern Health
April 3 -- Terrace Hospital designated as Primary Care Facility for COVID-19 treatment (video)
April 3 -- Northern Health pondering options for rapid testing units
April 3 -- Former Provincial Health Office not surprised by surge in liquor sales
April 3 -- Northern Health lays out its plan
April 3 -- Northern Health outlines Work Camp guidelines (video)
April 3 -- Northern Health says LNG Canada is in compliance with COVID-19 protocols
April 2 -- Coast Mountain College provides medical supplies to three hospitals across Northern BC
April 2 -- Worker at LNG Canada tested positive for COVID-19 (video)
April 2 -- Kitimat LNG Canada worker tests positive for COVID-19
April 2 -- Province of British Columbia outlines how Public Health Orders are to be enforced NCR
April 2 -- "It's eerie to walk through the halls': A conversation with a respiratory therapist inside Prince George's hospital (audio)
April 2 -- Health Minister Adrian Dix answers listener questions as state of emergency extends (audio)
April 1 -- Northern Health tightens access to its facilities
April 1 -- 'Focus on prevention': Haida Nation webinar emphasizes avoidance of a COVID-19 outbreak
April 1 -- Northern Health test over 400 people for COVID-19
April 1 -- Northern Health moves reefer unit to Mills Memorial
April 1 -- "Northern Health has been doing an amazing job" -- Doctor Bonnie Henry NCR
March
March 31 -- COVID care facilities (video)
March 31 -- 5 new deaths reported among other announcements made today
March 31 -- Coast Mountain College donates medical supplies to 3 northwest hospitals
March 31 -- Coast Mountain College donates medical supplies to 3 Northwest hospitals (video)
March 31 -- Mills Memorial named primary COVID-19 treatment facility
March 31 -- From the Coast Mountain College Collection to Northern Health NCR
March 30 -- Northern Health temporarily suspends pay parking (NH statement)
March 30 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry answers more listener questions about COVID-19 in Northern BC (audio)
March 30 -- Terrace COVID Salutes (video)
March 30 -- Donations flow into Mills Memorial Hospital
March 30 -- Mills Memorial designated COVID-19 Acute Primary Care Location; Northern Health Update stresses social distancing, other measures as solution towards COVID-19 NCR
March 30 -- Former Chief Medical officer for Northern Health calls for more local information, control in COVID-19 response (audio)
March 30 -- Northern Health temporarily suspends pay parking (NH statement)
March 29 -- Terrace dental clinic say no staff experiencing COVID-19 symptoms 22 days after dental conference
March 29 -- Foundation being set for months to come for North Coast COVID-19 response NCR
March 28 -- Northern Health preparing 'for a changing situation' in response to COVID-19
March 27 -- Concerns raised over publicly discarded masks, gloves
March 27 -- "Only history will judge': North Coast communities criticize province for overriding local states of emergency (audio)
March 27 -- Safe seniors, strong communities during COVID-19 (NH statement)
March 26 -- 66 new COVID-19 cases in the Province today 11 total in Northern Health
March 26 -- Kitimat Hospital Donations (video)
March 26 -- Haisla Nation Council donates $300,000 to Kitimat General Hospital Foundation
March 26 -- New clinical guidance to reduce risk for people during dual health emergencies (NH statement)
March 25 -- Only essential visits allowed at Burns Lake Hospital
March 25 -- Northern Health moves to restrict visitors amidst COVID-19 crisis
March 25 -- COVID-19 Mental Health impact (video)
March 25 -- How Burns Lake is dealing with COVID-19
March 25 -- Terrace health services prepare for increased demand as more COVID-19 cases predicted
March 25 -- PPE drive to help support Mills Memorial Hospital
March 25 -- Rio Tinto donates to Kitimat hospital
March 25 -- Prince Rupert doctors call for 'draconian' measures to stop COVID-19 from overwhelming local medical system (audio)
March 25 -- Dr. Bonnie Henry answers questions about Site C, lockdowns, waiting for tests and the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern BC (audio)
March 24 -- Northern Health makes visitation rules even stricter (video)
March 24 -- 9 total cases of COVID-19 in Northern health with provincial total at 617
March 24 -- More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Northern BC
March 24 -- Bulkley Valley health care professionals write letter to town councils on COVID-19
March 24 -- Prince Rupert city council declares state of emergency
March 23 -- 1 new case in Northern Health and 100 considered recovered in BC announced today
March 23 -- State of Local Emergency Declared in Prince Rupert ... details to follow sometime this week NCR
March 23 -- Northern Health making changes to protects seniors receiving care
March 23 -- Additional visitor restrictions in place at Northern Health Facilities (NH statement)
March 23 -- COVID-19 tests occurring in Northern Health region, but few details (audio)
March 23 -- Additional visitor restrictions in place at Northern Health facilities (NH statement)
March 23 -- Changes to protect seniors receiving care (NH statement)
March 22 -- American traveller tests positive for COVID-19 after returning home from Terrace
March 22 -- Changes now in place for Northern Health Connections Transportation NCR
March 21 -- Mayor's Friday night Facebooking stokes as much anxiety, as it offers reassurance NCR
March 20 -- Terrace shows support for health care workers during COVID crisis
March 20 -- Mayor Brain provides message on need to reduce social activities NCR
March 20 -- Service changes on the horizon for Northern Health Connections Bus Service
March 20 -- Northern Health Connections service changes due to COVID-19 (NH statement)
March 19 -- First Responders health and COCIDE 19 (video)
March 19 -- Haida Gwaii doctors issue urgent appeal for precaution amid COVID-19 Pandemic
March 18 -- Northern Health estimates two week wait time for mental health services
March 18 -- Houston Health Centre restricts access
March 18 -- Nisga'a Government announces measures to combat spread of COVID-19
March 18 -- Lakes District Hospital ER hears complaints
March 17 -- Northern Health places visiting restrictions on facilities/clinics
March 17 -- Northern Health cancels surgeries
March 17 -- COVID-19 Info line implemented by Northern Health
March 17 -- BC health Ministry develops BC COVID-19 self assessment tool NCR
March 17 -- Northern Health issues visitor guidelines for regional facilities NCR
March 17 -- Visitor restrictions in place at Northern Health facilities and outpatient clinics (NH statement)
March 17 -- Non-urgent scheduled surgeries postponed (NH statement)
March 16 -- Northern health launched an online clinic and information line fo COVID-19 (video)
March 16 -- Bulkley Valley District Hospital prepares for potential arrival of COVID-19 cases
March 16 -- Northern Health to offer online clinic line for COVID-19
March 15 -- Northern Health introduces COVID-19 online clinic and Info line NCR
March 14 -- Two COVID-19 patients now in self-isolation at home in Northern Health
March 14 -- Two cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Northern BC
March 13 -- Councillor Cunningham calls for action from Northern Health for ongoing service disruptions in Prince Rupert NCR
March 12 -- Terrace mayor promotes possible affordable housing tie-in to new Mills Memorial Hospital
March 11 -- Taxpayers get break in new Mills Memorial cost
March 11 -- Northern Health accepting grants applications
March 11 -- Just one builder interested in new Mills Memorial Hospital project in Terrace
March 10 -- Northern Health introduces new Social Media forum to explore Health related themes in Prince Rupert NCR
March 6 -- COVID-19 and the Women's World Curling Championship in Prince George (audio)
March 5 -- Mills Memorial receives a new piece of equipment
March 4 -- MLA Ellis Ross finally satisfied new Mills is in Provincial Budget
March 3 -- Mental health services wait time around 2 weeks says Northern Health
February
February 28 -- COVID 19 Update for BC notes steps of preparation in the province NCR
February 24 -- Illicit drug deaths within Northern Health region decrease in 2019: BC Coroners Service
February 24 -- Officials for Mills Memorial Hospital replacement project named
February 19 -- Mills Memorial Hospital update (video)
February 19 -- It's Flu season
February 19 -- Flu levels remain elevated
February 18 -- BC Budget includes momentum for Mills Memorial hospital (video)
February 18 -- Mills Memorial Hospital replacement included in BC Budget
February 14 -- Northern Health recommends self quarantine for people returning from Hubei
February 10 -- Health Ministry mulling over helipad for new Mills Memorial Hospital
February 7 -- Northern Health releases quarter 2 hand hygiene reports (2019-2020) (NH statement)
January
January 28 -- Northern Health provides update on Flu and Prince Rupert Hospital situation NCR
January 28 -- Influenza confirmed in Prince Rupert, but it is not coronavirus
January 28 -- Prince Rupert Hospital Flu Outbreak
January 28 -- British Columbia confirms first case of Novel Coronavirus in Province NCR
January 28 -- Influenza outbreak in Prince Rupert 'no cause for alarm': Northern Health (audio)
January 28 -- Influenza outbreak reported as declared at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital NCR
January 22 -- Province of British Columbia outlines its latest view on the Coronavirus reports from China NCR
January 3 -- The Northwest's first baby of the new decade born in Terrace
January 2 -- Terrace welcomes first baby of decade
January 3 -- Terrace's New Year's Baby is a boy! (NH statement)
January 2 -- Parent's of Northern BC's New Year's baby settling in 'perfectly'
January 1 -- Northern BC's New Year's baby born in Prince George
January 1 -- New Year's baby born in Prince George
January 1 -- The north's New Year's baby born 21 minutes into 2020
January 1 -- Prince George claims the title for first Northern Health baby for 2020 NCR
January 1 -- NH region New Year's baby born in Prince George (NH statement)
Archive of items for 2019
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Archive of items for 2015
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