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Emergency room in Prince Rupert, B.C. closes for 8th time this month (Global)


There was more frustration for Prince Rupert residents as the city’s hospital had to once again close the doors of its emergency department overnight.

The latest closure followed a 17-hour closure the previous day, from late Sunday night to Monday afternoon. The closure is due to staffing challenges.

In total, it is the eighth overnight closure so far this month. The next nearest hospital is in Terrace, which is about an hour-and-a-half drive away . . . .

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