Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Smithers. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation requiring increased amount of Naloxone.
Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority have issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A green substance sold as “down” has been linked to sudden overdoses with prolonged sedation. Initial test results show high concentrations of para-fluorofentanyl (twice as strong as fentanyl).
Expanded hours at the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre will continue into the spring, as the Health Centre becomes the central location for mental health and primary care supports, including those previously being provided at other locations in the community.
Effective Wednesday, February 25, Northern Health Specialized Community Services (mental health supports) and the BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) mental health clinician team will relocate from the Tumbler Ridge Community Centre to the Health Centre.
This information bulletin is the latest version, with a minor updated from the original.
The Tumbler Ridge Health Centre’s hours are being temporarily extended to ensure the community has access to care and support following this week’s tragic events.
Our hearts are with the community of Tumbler Ridge following yesterday’s tragic events. We recognize that many people may be feeling shocked, overwhelmed, or distressed, and want residents to know that mental health supports are available and accessible to anyone who needs them.
On the afternoon of Tuesday, February 10, Northern Health and the Tumbler Ridge Health Centre were notified of an active police response in the community, and the potential for the health centre to receive patients from the incident scene.
Northern BC residents needing emergency department care have a new resource to let them know how to access care in the event local services are interrupted.
“When emergency departments are temporarily unavailable for any reason, the most important thing for someone facing a medical emergency is knowing where to go for care,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This webpage helps people quickly see the status of emergency departments in their community and find clear information about other options when they need non-emergency care.”
Every New Year’s Day, Northern Health monitors its hospitals and labour and delivery units for the birth of New Year’s babies across the region.
Watch this page for updates on the birth of 2026 New Year’s babies in communities across the North.
First Northern Health baby of 2026 born in Terrace
Northern Health is pleased to announce that the first baby born in 2026 in the North was born in Terrace, and it’s a girl!
