Give a Lift a massive fundraising success
Staff and residents of the Stuart Nechako Manor in Vanderhoof are gearing up for adventure after the success of a local fundraiser. The “Give a Lift” fundraising campaign was organized by Marni...
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When it comes to health information, local is always better!
Are you following the Northern Health Facebook page? We hope so! We’re working hard to consistently provide factual, useful information and resources to help keep all residents of Northern BC inform...
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation wins provincial radio award
A radio advertisement by the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has won a provincial award. “Spirit Day,” produced in partnership with the Jim Pattison Broadcast stations 99.3 The Drive and...
Northern Indigenous wellness funding: Accepting applications
First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities, organizations, and health centres can apply for up to $5,000 in funding to support community-based initiatives that focus on holistic health and wellness!...
Chetwynd’s First Annual World Mental Health Day: “Walk and Talk”
Each year, organizations across the globe observe World Mental Health Day on October 10, a day that started in 1992 to promote mental health advocacy and to educate the public on relevant issues and t...
Mamma Mia in a small town
In 2018, I had the unique opportunity to work with a number of my Vanderhoof colleagues in a community musical theater production of the hit movie, Mamma Mia. Without prior knowledge of my colleagu...
A picture-perfect partnership: Prince George photographer donates photographs to reconnect long-term care residents with their community
They say, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Lynn AuCoin hopes the pictures hanging in Gateway Lodge bring more than words – even a thousand of them. She hopes each image helps residents reconne...
