Health

Northern Women’s Centre takes pro-choice stance in reproductive rights rally

Northern Women’s Centre takes pro-choice stance in reproductive rights rally

On March 30, members of the PG community stood alongside the UNBC Women’s Centre in a reproductive rights rally outside of the University Hospital of Northern BC. The rally was organized by UNBC Women’s Centre coordinator, Sarah Boyd.

Are the new development proposals in Prince George actually green? A look into Arbios Biotech and West Coast Olefins Ltd

Are the new development proposals in Prince George actually green? A look into Arbios Biotech and West Coast Olefins Ltd

Arbios Biotech and West Coast Olefins Ltd are two corporations that are hoping to build sustainable industrial plants in the Prince George area in the coming future. Due to surrounding mountainous topography, the majority of the city lies within a bowl-like valley formation, where fine particulate matter can accumulate and get trapped.
Photo by E. Strauch.

Quick timeline, lack of information on biofuel plant raising concerns

Quick timeline, lack of information on biofuel plant raising concerns

On March 8, city council heard a joint presentation by Sustane Technologies and Canfor representatives regarding two proposed biomass/biofuel projects they hope to be up and running by the end of 2022. The plant is being proposed to sit on the site of Canfor’s Intercontinental Mill, at the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako Rivers, approximately 2 km from Cottonwood Nature Park and within 5 km of Prince George’s downtown area.
Image courtesy of Google Maps.

Overdose crisis impacting women differently, creating additional vulnerabilities

Overdose crisis impacting women differently, creating additional vulnerabilities

The Pounds Project overdose prevention site, Two Doors Down, is open to all genders and will continue to rely on the lived experience of the community to inform their policies and practices upon re-opening.
Photo courtesy of Juls Budua.

Tl’Azt’En Nation doctor talks racism towards Indigenous peoples in healthcare

Tl’Azt’En Nation doctor talks racism towards Indigenous peoples in healthcare

With the recent release of the "In Plain Sight" report by the B.C government, the public is now more aware than ever of the deeply rooted, Indigenous-specific racism within the healthcare system. Dr. Terri Aldred, who is Carrier from the Tl’Azt’En Nation, touches on her own personal experiences and insights into the topic at hand.
Photo by E. Strauch.