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As emergency room closures continue in B.C., paramedics struggle to fill the gap'It's not a coincidence when you look at the closures and ambulances in the background, this has become a part of our work the last few years,' Ian Tait said.HealthJan 2
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Neurology services curtailed at Kelowna hospital amid specialist shortagePatients who require neurology care at KGH for issues other than strokes may not have immediate access to a neurologist and instead may have to see a subspecialist.CanadaJan 8
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Four hospitals in B.C.’s Interior launching virtual emergency careFour hospitals in B.C.'s Interior say they're setting up virtual emergency care where patients can be seen by a doctor virtually as part of a pilot project.HealthDec 10, 2025
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City-funded primary care centre opens in Langford on Vancouver IslandThe City of Langford on Vancouver Island has officially opened a new primary care centre, with help from municipal funding. It will provide more than 12,000 with a family doctorHealthFeb 9
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Interior Health deals with 2 waves of resignations, BC Conservatives call for actionHealth Minister Josie Osborne said the province is focused on supporting doctors and other health care professionals during a time of mounting pressure.HealthOct 28, 2025
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Federal workers must return to offices, but unclear if space availablePublic Services and Procurement Canada has not answered repeated questions about whether there will be enough office space to accommodate the new requirements for in-office work.CanadaFeb 17
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What are B.C.’s most endangered rivers?Tied for top spot on the list of endangered rivers in B.C., this year are the Heart of the Fraser, between Hope and Mission, and the Cowichan River on Vancouver Island.EnvironmentJan 7
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Overnight ER closure at B.C. hospital due to staffing challengesFraser Health says in a release that Mission Memorial Hospital's emergency department will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Dec. 29 to Jan. 6.HealthDec 26, 2025
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Inuit look to Greenland’s social model as Canada pursues military buildup in ArcticInuit leaders say Canada can learn from Greenland’s approach to health, housing and social services as Ottawa weighs greater investment in northern infrastructure.WorldFeb 14
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Toronto-area gets slammed with major snowstorm, weather alert upgradedEnvironment Canada has upgraded its snowfall weather alert for the Greater Toronto Area after the region got hit with a major snow storm on Thursday.WeatherJan 15
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From freezing rain to -50: Canada braces for severe winter weatherFreezing rain is set to hit parts of Ontario and Quebec as a powerful winter system brings blizzards, blowing snow and extreme cold to much of Canada.WeatherDec 27, 2025
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The best athletic wear to power your fitness goalsBrands like Lululemon, Aritzia, Gymshark, and more are serving styles that move with you.The CuratorFeb 15
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Interior Health appoints new CEO, a long list of issues to be tackledSylvia Weir, the new CEO of Interior Health, says she's seeking to rebuild trust with communities in the wake of issues such as doctor shortages and emergency room closures.CanadaOct 12, 2025
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Spooner makes her mark as Canada’s 13th forwardMany Canadians saw Natalie Spooner in tears when she was told by national team management she'd play hockey in her fourth Olympic Games.SportsFeb 7
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Cause of explosion at Taber ice rink under investigation, cleanup underwayThe town of Taber, Alta. says there are several investigations underway into an explosion that rocked the town community centre on Tuesday, but no timeline on when it may reopen.FireDec 19, 2025
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Kelowna transitional housing helps at-risk seniors secure homesTurning Points Collaborative Society operates Trailside, which opened in May 2024 and was created for people 55 and up and those with disabilities.CanadaDec 16, 2025
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7 OB/GYNs resign from Kamloops hospital due to safety concernsInterior Health says other specialists can perform C-sections, so those and other maternity-related surgeries will continue in Kamloops.HealthOct 15, 2025
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Boxing Day Canada: Your ultimate guide to must-shop dealsBoxing Week deals are in full swing! From Beats, Greenworks and Merit to unexpected finds, we’ve sifted through the sales so you don’t have to.The CuratorJan 4
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Health care systems ‘dismantling’ in B.C.’s Interior amid physician resignationsSeven obstetricians and gynecologists have resigned from Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, B.C., while four psychiatrists have stepped down from Vernon Jubilee Hospital.CanadaOct 28, 2025
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B.C. animal sanctuary ‘devastated’ after euthanizing animals due to avian fluCritteraid, an animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior, says it is "devastated" and facing a "heartbreaking" experience after a case of avian flu was discovered.HealthNov 10, 2025