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There has been an increase in overdose events in the community of Prince George with people reporting slowed heart rate and heavy and prolonged sedation requiring more naloxone to reverse. The reported substance is being sold as “down” or “heroin”.
Quesnel and area residents will see changes happening at the Quesnel Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) starting on October 6, 2025.
Prince George, B.C. – Northern Health is pleased to announce that the preferred proponent team for the design and construction of the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) Acute Care Tower Project is: EllisDon Corporation – Construction, and DIALOG BC Architecture Engineering and Interior Design Planning Inc. – Design

From Stories

Tiffannie walking over white beach wood set against a lake and mountains in the background

Drawn to the opportunity to work with dietitians in Northern BC, I left Vancouver and relocated to Terrace for my dietetics population and public health placement. Without knowing what to expect in the North, my friend and I made the road trip from Vancouver to Terrace. I was excited to see parts of “Beautiful BC,” but also worried about adapting to a place I had never been. Now that I done my placement, I would like to share some of my experience and lessons I have learnt along the way after taking the leap into the unknown.