Tag Archives: health
New peer support group for addiction recovery offered in Terrace
A new peer support group has been created to help those in recovery from addiction as a form of second stage treatment. Serenity Seekers is a new drop in support group organized by members of the Gitl...
Jan 20, 2023
New wheelchair basketball teams created in the northwest
Two new wheelchair basketball teams have formed in the northwest to promote inclusivity. The Northern Adapted Sports Association (NASA), which originated in Prince George five years ago, has decided t...
Nov 14, 2022
Sleeping Beauty Medical Clinic being demolished for new hospital build
In order to make room for the new Mills Memorial Hospital construction, the old Sleeping Beauty Medical Clinic is being demolished. Originally built in 1961, the building located on Tetrault Street ha...
Nov 04, 2022
Terrace frontline workers host campout outside city hall in support of vulnerable population
Frontline workers are trying to address the public perception of vulnerable people in Terrace following the events of a Sept. 26 city council meeting. Following comments made by a member of the public...
Oct 24, 2022
Dr. R.E.M. Lee Foundation receives proceeds from smile cookie campaign
This year's Tim Horton's Smile Cookie Campaign is resulting in new surgical equipment for Terrace. Nearly 13,000 cookies (at $1 a cookie) were sold this year between the two Terrace locations. The Dr....
Oct 07, 2022
Protest at Terrace city hall arises in response to petition
At a Terrace city council meeting on Sept. 26, a protest broke out in response to a petition concerning the relocation of the Ksan Turning Points residence and shelter. Currently located on Lakelse Av...
Oct 04, 2022
Northern Health Issues Overdose Alert in Smithers and Terrace Areas
Northern Health has issued an overdose alert which covers the Terrace and Smithers areas. According to the Authority, the declaration comes following a recent increase in overdose activity on the comm...
Aug 19, 2021
Interior Health Relocating Long-Term Care Residents in Light of Wildfire Concerns
Concern over increasing wildfire activity in the region has prompted Interior Health to take action. To ensure the safety of long-term care residents, the Authority has begun to proactively relocate r...
Aug 17, 2021
Dangers of Heat Exposure
As the high temperatures continue to be present for much of Northern BC into the start of July, Northern Health is once again reminding all residents and visitors to be aware of the risks of too much ...
Jun 30, 2021
JOURNEYS | FNHMA CEO Marion Crowe talks virtual COVID info Townhalls, and new partnership with APTN
With a ton of information about COVID floating around on the internet, it's sometimes hard to figure out what is fact, and what is fiction. That's where the First Nations Health Managers Association c...
Apr 22, 2021