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Fort Nelson, B.C. hospital emergency room closed due to staffing challengesThe Fort Nelson General Hospital closure is from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and is due to challenges with nursing coverage.HealthMar 30
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Emergency room in Prince Rupert, B.C. closes for 8th time this monthThe mayor of Prince Rupert, Herb Pond, said he is extremely concerned about what is happening in the community.HealthMar 27
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Prince Rupert emergency department closed for 3rd night in a rowA rural health-care advocate said the emergency room closures in Prince Rupert point to a larger, systemic issue.HealthMar 20
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Prince Rupert, B.C. placed under boil water advisory after watermain breaksThe City of Prince Rupert has advised residents to boil drinking water as it works to repair multiple watermain breaks.CanadaOct 19, 2023
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Toxic drug warning issued for Prince George, B.C. after ‘significant’ increase in overdosesA light blue substance, known as 'down,' is causing users to experience extended periods of sedation, lasting several hours after just one inhalation, the health authority said.HealthFeb 11, 2023
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Northwest Territories bracing for viral surge, medicine shortagesWhile a shortage of over-the-counter and prescription medication is being felt across Canada, it's worse in some regions of the North: "It's harder than in places down South."HealthNov 21, 2022
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Multiple B.C. hospitals scaling back ER services due to staff shortagesA number of hospitals from around the province have had to scale back services due to staffing issues.HealthJul 16, 2022
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Prince George hospital drummers continue rally for health workers, COVID patientsTwo years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prince George hospital drummers have no plans to stop weekly gatherings to support healthcare workers outside the University hospital.CanadaFeb 3, 2022
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COVID-19: Interior Health lifts regional orders, indoor events allowed 100% capacity‘We will be lifting the regional restrictions and people will be able to host gatherings and indoor events will be able to return to full capacity with proof of vaccination.’HealthNov 30, 2021
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With liquor sales ending early, Northern B.C. pubs and bars struggle with COVID-19 restrictionsRestrictions in the Northern Health region include requiring that people be fully vaccinated to enter any place where the BC Vaccine Card applies and a 10 p.m. end to liquor sales.HealthOct 18, 2021
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