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B.C. hospital emergency departments closed almost 2,400 times in three years

One example, the ER in Chetwynd was closed for 10 per cent of the year, on average, from 2023-2025, according data from the Ministry of Health

BC Post Staff Source: Vancouver Sun Jul 6, 2026 Updated Jul 6, 2026 5 min read 15 views

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B.C. hospital emergency departments closed almost 2,400 times in three years

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One example, the ER in Chetwynd was closed for 10 per cent of the year, on average, from 2023-2025, according data from the Ministry of Health

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Published: Jul 6, 2026
Updated: Jul 6, 2026
Source: Vancouver Sun
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