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Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Dawson Creek. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses requiring naloxone and/or hospitalization. Overdoses occur when the substance is inhaled. Use caution when using substances through any route.

People in northeastern British Columbia are one step closer to a new centre that will offer a holistic, culturally safe approach to addictions treatment and recovery, supporting more people on their healing journey.

Northern Health has identified multiple lab-confirmed cases of measles in the Northeast BC. community of Wonowon, located approximately 89 km Northwest of Fort St. John.

From Stories

Savana standing atop a mountain holding a Canadian flag above her head

Showing a canvas-printed photo of the Stekyoden (also known as Roche de Boule) mountain range in its fall colour splendor, Dr. Savanna Naylor shared with me the story of how she is completing a full circle journey to return to Hazelton, BC to practice medicine.