Health

Purdue Canada agrees to $150 million settlement in class action lawsuit

VICTORIA-The Canadian drug maker was one of 40 accused by the B.C. government of engaging in deceptive marketing practices to increase sales that resulted in higher rates of addiction and overdose. Th...

Jun 29, 2022

To your Health: Heat Illness

PRINCE GEORGE-It was a warm weekend in Prince George and more are on the way. With temperatures rising heat-related illnesses will become more common. Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion are two of the mo...

Jun 28, 2022

Hospice care at home coming to Prince George

PRINCE GEORGE-The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society (PGHPCS) is developing a Hospice at Home program. This new program will provide expert hospice care to those who choose to die at home a...

Greg Fry Jun 27, 2022

Connections Wellness Centre opens its doors

PRINCE GEORGE-After nearly four years the Canadian Mental Health Association has its Prince George clubhouse back but with a new name.The Connections Wellness Centre opened its doors today to the publ...

Jun 24, 2022

To Your Health: Brain Injury Group

The Prince George Brain Injury Group helps hundreds of Prince George residents every year who suffer brain injuries. Through classes, employment assistance and volunteer opportunities the group does e...

Jun 23, 2022

Northern Health tours newest seniors housing

VANDERHOOF - Today was the first time Northern Health has toured what Colleen Nyce calls "this unique project" is called Parkview Place and it is a jewel of housing in the heart of Vanderhoof. But it ...

Jun 20, 2022

YXS closes COVID-19 testing facility

PRINCE GEORGE-With Transport Canada suspending vaccination and testing requirements June 20, 2022, the Prince George Airport Authority has announced the closure of Whitecap Medical RSC.The COVID-19 te...

Jun 15, 2022

To Your Health: Cheap Eating

PRINCE GEORGE-Inflation is bringing up the price of everything from gas to housing to clothing. And one of the hardest-hit sectors is food. Eating cheap and healthy is getting harder"It is definitely ...

Jun 14, 2022

Mental health in business needs attention

PRINCE GEORGE - Thousands of people, predominantly men, work in construction in BC. But it carries suicide rates five times the national average. And there's a certain mentality attached to it. "Const...

Jun 09, 2022

To your Health: Exercise Supplements

PRINCE GEORGE-Frequent gym go-ers are no strangers to adding extras into their water when they go to work out, but for those of you looking to get a bit more active this summer what should you add to ...

Jun 07, 2022