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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 ...
Sep 13, 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...
Sep 12, 2025

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 ...
Sep 12, 2025

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 dyslex...
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...
Sep 11, 2025

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 ...
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 prev...
Sep 11, 2025