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Final Thought: the best possible outcome

I don’t normally do this, but this week’s final thought and this week’s final shot are linked. If you haven’t seen this week’s final shot,...

Final Shot.

A kid on a bike races past a family of black bears who had taken up residence next to the path between the apartments...

Community rally in support of emergency room services

Hundreds of residents, concerned about the recent closure of the Tumbler Ridge emergency department evenings and weekends, turned out for a rally before a...

Northern Health closes Emergency room in Tumbler Ridge after hours

On September 4, Northern Health posted on their Tumbler Ridge Facebook page that there were changes coming to the emergency department. Starting the very next...

Northern Health talks Emergency Department closures with community

On September 7, a trio of representatives from Northern Health came to town to speak to locals about the decision to close the Emergency...

Definitely, maybe

After refusing to take a stand and say that the Emergency Room closures are temporary at the meeting on Sunday, September 7, Northern Health...

People will die if closures continue says Doctor Helm

Despite no longer being a practicing physician, Dr Charles Helm is not taking the announcement of the closure of the Emergency Room on evenings...

“Administrative error” blamed for ATV area being falsely closed

What is being described as an “administrative error” by ATV club president Tim Croston created a few days of panic for local and regional...

Final Thought: A crisis of health care

Last week, with one whole day warning, the Tumbler Ridge Emergency Department was closed between the hours of seven at night and eight in...

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