Risky business: Mountain biking in Northern BC
Hogzilla. Terradise. Get Corked. Pump Daddy. Carcass. Who could resist a sport with such fun trail names? As communities develop more accessible trails across Northern BC, the popularity of moun...
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One in four girls may not return to sport post-COVID-19
No aspect of our lives has been left untouched by COVID-19, whether it’s impacted us socially, professionally, or even in the ways we have fun in our lives. Coaches and athletes have felt the imp...
Northern Health celebrates BC Family Doctor Day
May 19 is BC Family Doctor Day. This day gives us a chance to acknowledge and thank the family physicians, residents, and medical students in our province. Today we have the privilege of celebratin...
Looking for outdoor inspo? NH Staff share their adventure spots
It’s no secret that one of the joys of living in Northern BC is easy access to the beautiful outdoors. Growing up, I didn’t consider myself an “outdoorsy” person. However, since choosing to ca...
Spring fever – I want to ride my bicycle!
The snow is disappearing, birds are reappearing, and the sunny days are giving me the warm fuzzies. Spring is here, and I’m so ready for it! Pretty soon the streets will be swept and we’ll be able...
Emergency Preparedness Week: Be prepared for extreme heat
Emergency Preparedness Week, a national event supported by Public Safety Canada, has run for over 25 years, traditionally during the first week of May. This year's event is May 1 through 7, and its th...
April 24 - 30 is National Volunteer Week!
This National Volunteer Week, Northern Health gratefully thanks volunteers in our Northern communities across BC. We have so many volunteers and community partners who are integral to the work we do, ...
