Kelowna General Hospital

• Tom Dyas promises more support for Kelowna RCMP if elected mayor

  Tom Dyas announced that if elected as Kelowna's mayor, he would seek to expand the Police and Crisis Team (PACT), and provide a full-time nurse at the RCMP detachment's cell block.

  Crime

  Aug 8
  
• Public help sought in Kelowna gas-station shooting

  Kelowna police have released images of a man wanted for questioning in connection with a gas station shooting Tuesday in the hope someone will be able to identify him.

  Crime

  Aug 5
  
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• Man not expected to survive ‘targeted shooting’ at Kelowna gas station

  Kelowna police say a shooting Tuesday at a gas station that critically injured one man was 'connected to people who are well-known to police,' though the motive is unknown. 

  Crime

  Aug 3
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• Okanagan eye doctor suing Interior Health over alleged breach of contract

  According to court documents, Dr. Malvinder Hoonjan is seeking damages for breach of contract and duty plus costs.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• 2 new operating rooms coming to Kelowna General Hospital

  The Interior Heart and Surgical Centre at KGH has existing space available to add two more ORs, increasing the number from 14 to 16.

  Health

  Jul 18
• Long road ahead for rock climber who fell 40 ft from Penticton’s Skaha Bluffs

  On July 5, Ward Jensen was rock climbing at Penticton’s Skaha Bluffs when he fell 40 feet.

  Canada

  Jul 17
• Good Lemonade Day raises $17K for JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna, B.C.

  Located just steps from Kelowna General Hospital, the house provides accommodation for out-of-town families with loved ones receiving care.

  Canada

  Jul 8
• Merritt emergency department closed due to doctor shortage

  Merritt residents will be without an emergency department due to the Nicola Valley Hospital closing that section of the hospital from 8 a.m. July 4 until 8 a.m. July 5.

  Health

  Jul 4
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• NHL players stepping to the plate for mental health

  The Blake Comeau and Josh Gorges Homebase Charity Tournament is raising money for the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation.

  Canada

  Jun 25
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• Kelowna MLA says help needed to end crisis at KGH’s oncology department

  Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield says the oncology department needs staffing help, but is wondering why provincial help isn’t coming.   

  Health

  Jun 9