Interior Health defends pausing Vernon overdose prevention site
While the health authority says it’s still committed to the idea, it has no timeline on when the project might move ahead. Continue reading
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Interior Health opens breast milk donation depots in Kelowna, Kamloops
The depots provide a place to drop off raw, frozen milk, which is transported to the B.C. Women’s Provincial Milk Bank in Vancouver. Continue reading
Vernon patients face long ultrasound wait times
Previous staffing shortages and an extended medical leave has left Vernon with an average cardiac ultrasound wait time of three months. Continue reading
‘It just makes me sick’: Shuswap patient receives someone else’s medical records
A Shuswap woman is horrified that her husband received somebody else’s private medical information. Continue reading
Elementary school in Sicamous closed because of unpleasant, musty odour: school district
The smell, according to the school district, has been present for the past two weeks, and the decision to suspend operations was made on the advice of Interior Health. Continue reading
Stage 4 water restrictions for parts of Kelowna rescinded
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The Stage 4 water restrictions that were put in place on September 4, after a mechanical failure at the Eldorado pump station have been rescinded. Continue reading
Emergency department at Nakusp hospital to be closed 8 hours this weekend
Interior Health says the reason for the temporary closure is due to temporary limited staffing availability. Continue reading
UPDATE: City of Kelowna issues water quality, swimming advisory for Rotary Park Beach
The swimming advisory is due to unacceptable water quality results, specifically high bacterial counts. Continue reading
Support continues for Kelowna cardiac program that provides ‘best outcomes in the country’
Kelowna General Hospital’s “Right Here at KGH” program still needs $1.8 million for its $7 million cardiac care program. Continue reading
Water quality advisory upgraded to boil water notice for West Kelowna
The recent water quality issues stemmed from emergency power issues. Continue reading