Health

Canadians far more wary of AstraZeneca than other COVID-19 vaccines: Poll

OTTAWA - Canadians are much more wary about being injected with the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine than they are about receiving other vaccines approved for use in Canada, a new poll suggests. Just 53 per...

Mar 30, 2021

'We cannot blow this now': BC changes health restrictions around dining, religious services, and more

PRINCE GEORGE - The province has changed a number of COVID-19 restrictions to accommodate for increasing concern in cases according to Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.New restrictions inclu...

Mar 29, 2021

Northern Health accelerates vaccine schedule

PRINCE GEORGE - Northern Health (NH) continues to adjust COVID-19 vaccine appointment eligibilities and clinic dates, as BC's COVID-19 Immunization Plan moves forward ahead of schedule. The age-based ...

Mar 26, 2021

BC adds 908 COVID-19 cases, largest single-day total since November

PRINCE GEORGE - The trend in BC for COVID-19 cases is not improving according to the latest numbers released by BC Health Officials.The province reported 908 cases of COVID-19, 78 of which are in Nort...

Mar 26, 2021

Carrier Sekani Family Services forges ahead

NORTHERN BC - "Well there was definitely disappointment." That's how Corrina Leween described her reaction when the Agricultural Land Commission rejected an application from Carrier Sekani Family Serv...

Mar 22, 2021

Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries

OTTAWA, Ill. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the la...

Greg Fry Mar 22, 2021

Vaccine rollout set to shift into high gear with major surge in expected deliveries

OTTAWA, ON. - Canada's COVID-19 vaccination drive is poised to shift into high gear this week as the federal public health agency prepares to take delivery of the largest number of doses since the lau...

Mar 22, 2021

U.K. study rules out link to some blood clots from AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine

OTTAWA - The United Kingdom's drug regulator says a "rigorous scientific review" has ruled out the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine as the cause of blood clots in veins but is doing a more detailed study lo...

Mar 18, 2021

Lighting an issue at Vanderhoof Airport

VANDERHOOF - At most times, the runway at the Vanderhoof airport is easily identified. But for some months, namely winter, lights are required. Unfortunately, the runway lighting is fickle, at best. "...

Mar 17, 2021

Civic Centre becomes beacon of hope as vaccinations begin

PRINCE GEORGE - It was a setting filled with nervousness, excitement, and gratitude for many seniors who got their COVID-19 vaccines on the opening day of vaccinations at the Prince George Conference ...

Mar 16, 2021