Health

New social media campaign targets COVID-19 misinformation with science

EDMONTON - A group of Canadian scientists and health experts is starting a campaign to debunk misinformation about COVID-19.The scientists involved are using the hashtag #ScienceUpFirst to provide inf...

Jan 25, 2021

The end of hugs: How COVID-19 has changed daily life a year after Canada's first case

MONTREAL - On January 25, 2020, Canadians were still living their lives like they always had: commuting to the office, visiting friends, dining out, hugging loved ones, vacationing. But the announceme...

Jan 25, 2021

Your One Thing

Oh, picking one thing is tough! I recently joined a virtual book club and it’s unlike anything I’ve been a part of in the past. This is a non-fiction book club where each person reads what...

yourlife Jan 18, 2021

Harvest Meats recalls sausages over undercooking

OTTAWA - Harvest Meats is recalling a brand of Polish sausages due to undercooking that may make them unsafe to eat. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall affects customers in Alberta, B...

Jan 15, 2021

New PHO results in work stoppages

PRINCE GEORGE - Two days ago, the Provincial Health Office issued a new Order impacting five major projects across Northern BC, Coastal GasLink being one of them. "As of now, to comply with the Order,...

Jan 14, 2021

Emergency doctors call for greater transparency on vaccine rollout

OTTAWA - The professional group for emergency doctors in Canada wants more transparency about COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians is calling for a clear des...

Jan 14, 2021

Vaccine panel says Canada can delay second dose of COVID-19 vaccine if shortage

OTTAWA - Canada's national panel of vaccine experts says the second COVID-19 vaccine dose can be delayed briefly in a bid to get more people a first dose faster. The National Advisory Committee on Imm...

Jan 13, 2021

All eyes on schools post-holiday season

PRINCE GEORGE - Both the Board of Education and the Prince George District Teachers Association are waiting with bated breath to see how the COVID numbers will look in schools after the Christmas brea...

Jan 08, 2021

Nak’azdli Whut’en FN excited for COVID vaccine set to arrive soon

FORT ST. JAMES - As Canada continues to receive more shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, the BC government is rolling out it's plan for who is getting vaccinated first.The first phase of vaccinations curr...

Jan 06, 2021

Getting your COVID-19 test results just got a little easier in Northern Health

PRINCE GEORGE - A new health portal launched by Northern Health will help you get access to more health information, quicker.The new tool called HealtheLife will give Northern BC residents who receive...

Jan 05, 2021