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Provincial death toll surpasses 1,600 as B.C. reports 722 new COVID-19 cases

B.C. health officials say the province has reported 722 new cases of COVID-19, including 26 in Northern Health. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the overall case...

First case of AstraZeneca-related blood clot in B.C.

B.C. has recorded its first case of a rare blood clot disorder after a patient received the AstraZeneca vaccine. Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry says a woman in her...

B.C. reports 572 cases of COVID-19, RCMP roadchecks to start tomorrow

COVID-19 cases in British Columbia are trending downward. Health officials report 572 new cases of COVID-19 provincewide today (Wednesday) including 13 in the Northern Health region. This is the lowest daily...

Second COVID-19 at Prince Rupert care home declared over

Northern Health says the second outbreak reported at Prince Rupert's Acropolis Manor last month is now over. Five residents tested positive in the outbreak, the health authority says, and four...

Over 42% of eligible B.C. residents have recieved first COVID-19 vaccine shot

Provincial health officials say B.C. has reported 2,174 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, including 60 in Northern Health. The province's overall case count has risen to 131,656. Currently, 7,327 cases...

Northern Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at Site C

After more than 40 infections since March 1, Northern Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Site C project in Fort St John. Evidence of transmission among civil works...

Active COVID-19 cases in Northern Health drop significantly

B.C. health officials report 799 new cases of COVID-19 today (Tuesday), including 16 in Northern Health. Meanwhile, there have been no new deaths for the first time in a month. The...

Coroner investigation confirms infant from Interior died of COVID-19

Two children under the age of 2 have now died of COVID-19 in B.C. Provincial Health Officer Doctor Bonnie Henry says the death of an infant in January was caused...

COVID-19 hospitalizations surge across the province

The third wave of the pandemic continues to take its toll across the province, as B.C. reports an additional...

Province anticipates budget defecit of $9.7 million

The Provincial government is projecting a $9.7 billion deficit for 2021-2022, as the focus continues to be on COVID-19...

COVID-19 outbreak declared at Dawson Creek Hospital as additional AstraZeneca clinics open

Northern Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Dawson Creek and District Hospital after two inpatients tested positive. The...

COVID-19 restrictions extended by five weeks, additional measures added

Health measures and restrictions will remain in place for at least another five weeks to address high rates of...

New vaccine schedule invites those 18+ to register to book this week

More than 1.8 million British Columbians will be invited to register for their COVID-19 vaccine in the week ahead...

Record high active cases, hospitalizations in B.C.

It is another record-breaking day for COVID-19 in British Columbia. B.C. Health Officials say active cases, hospitalizations and critical care...

Paper Excellence to close Mackenzie Pulp mill permanently

After being curtailed for close to a year, the Mackenzie Pulp Mill will close its doors for good. Paper Excellence...

Province sets new record high for COVID-19 hospitalizations

B.C. Health Officials say COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all-time high as the third wave continues. According to the latest...
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Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

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Disaster resilience funding coming to Hazelton and Lake Babine Nation

The province is sending funding for disaster resilience projects in Hazelton and the Lake Babine Nation.

Property sales rise and fall across the Bulkley Valley and Lakes District

The Bulkley Valley and Lakes District saw mixed results...