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It was an infectious year for measles in northeastern B.C.

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Measles’ spread was rampant in the northeast, including the Peace region. Almost three-quarters of cases in B.C. were based in this pocket of the province.  

Four new measles exposure locations identified in Fort St John

Health Tavi Dhillon -
More measles exposures were reported across downtown Fort St John by Northern Health, who is asking unimmunized residents who were exposed to monitor for symptoms.  

New measles cases confirmed in northeastern B.C. days after elimination status revoked

Health Tavi Dhillon -
Six additional measles cases were reported in northeastern B.C. this week, after Canada’s status on the highly contagious illness was officially downgraded since it was declared eliminated in 1998. 

Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall

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B.C. officials say it’s time to roll up your sleeves as we enter the fall virus season.  The post Province rolls out updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines for fall appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. health officials urge parents to update children’s vaccinations ahead of school year

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.