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Prince Rupert · Prince RupertAs of March 8, the state ferry system was short almost 50 crew of what it would need to put its full operational fleet to sea this summer. Resignations and retirements have outpaced new hires since 2019. The state in February 2022 contracted with an Anchorage-based company to help find applicants for jobs aboard the ferries.See the Story
Crew shortage continues to limit operations at state ferry system - Chilkat Valley News
Prince Rupert · Prince RupertPrince Rupert's emergency department closed overnight for the eighth time this month. The next nearest hospital is in Terrace, about an hour-and-a-half drive away. B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix is in Prince Rupert meeting with Northern Health officials.See the Story
Emergency room in Prince Rupert, B.C. closes for 8th time this month - BC
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Health Care · Prince RupertRumours of up to eight physicians leaving Prince Rupert have been met with grave concern from the remote community. The emergency room at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital has been closed four times since March 8 due to physician shortages. Northern Health said there will be three new physicians in Prince Rupert by the end of 2024.See the Story
Prince Rupert residents fear the worst as doctors leave community
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TC Energy · Prince RupertTC Energy Corporation is selling its Prince Rupert natural gas transmission entities to the Nisgaa Nation and Western LNG. As part of the letter agreement, TC Energy said it has committed to providing transition services, on a reimbursable basis. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.See the Story
TC Energy to Sell Prince Rupert Gas Pipeline Project to First Nation
Prince Rupert · Prince RupertB.C.'s Family Connections Centre is a pilot project for children with special needs. The centre will provide a one-stop-shop for everything from speech-language pathology to behaviour intervention. Some parents and practitioners have questioned why Prince Rupert was chosen for the experiment. North Coast Community Services Society says recruitment has been a struggle.See the Story
B.C. piloted a $25M support hub for special needs children in a remote community. Parents say they're worse off than before.
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Prince Rupert · Prince RupertNorthern Health confirmed an unspecified number of physicians will either leave Prince Rupert or retire in the near future. The health authority also confirmed there will be three new physicians coming to the city before the end of 2024. A shortage of healthcare workers will severely impact all facets of Prince Rupert life, according to Mayor Herb Pond.See the Story
Departing physicians, ER closures put Prince Rupert on red alert
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