City of Penticton to study discarded needles in wake of public outcry
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
City council recently heard that 167,000 needles were distributed in Penticton last year. Continue reading
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Water quality advisory issued for West Kelowna Estates
City of West Kelowna says advisory was issued due to increased turbidity at the Okanagan Lake intake. Continue reading
Water quality advisory rescinded for Vernon’s Kin Beach
Seven days after the water quality advisory was first issued, the City of Vernon says it’s now safe to resume swimming in the area. Continue reading
Nursing shortage forces B.C. interior emergency room to close overnight. It’s not the first time
The latest temporary closure of an emergency room in B.C.’s interior is shedding light on the continued nursing shortage in the region. Continue reading
Kelowna employment program gives homeless people skills to find jobs
“I didn’t even know I could be useful,” Kory Trott said. “Now I’m positive there is something that I could contribute.” Continue reading
‘Lives will be lost’: Oliver town council to address ER closures at UBCM
For the second time in three weeks, the emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver underwent an overnight closure on Saturday, July 6. Continue reading
Penticton city council says needle retrieval efforts need to be improved
Council heard that there are approximately 440 people in the Penticton area who inject drugs and one to ten per cent of needles handed out are improperly discarded. Continue reading
Grieving parent advocates for Vernon supervised injection site
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The story of her daughter’s final hours is hard for Sandra Welton to talk about. However, the Chase, B.C. woman is telling it over and over again. Continue reading
Boil water notice for Southeast Kelowna lifted, says city
The city says a water quality advisory is in effect while its integrated water project is under construction. Continue reading
Growing calls to combat discarded needles in Penticton after child allegedly poked in park
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Danni Hyde is calling on the city to improve public safety in parks and beaches. Continue reading