Stephans choose judge alone for new Alberta trial into son’s meningitis death
A judge alone will hear the new trial against a couple charged in connection with their son’s death in southern Alberta. Continue reading
Meningitis
Nova Scotia woman left ventilator-dependent quadriplegic after contracting meningitis: family
Nadine Duffney’s family is trying to raise money to help buy specialized equipment. Continue reading
Interior Health declares an end to the meningococcal disease outbreak
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Interior Health is declaring an end to the meningococcal outbreak in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Alberta father convicted in son’s death will no longer speak at health and wellness expos
Two companies say they will no longer sponsor a series of “wellness” expositions where a man convicted in the death of his toddler is scheduled to be a featured speaker. Continue reading
Meningitis outbreak in the Okanagan coming to an end
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Nearly nine weeks after the Interior Health Authority (IHA) sounded the alarm following a meningitis outbreak in the Okanagan, health officials predict it’s now coming to an end. Continue reading
‘My son died needlessly’: Grieving Okanagan father of meningitis victim demands answers
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
19-year-old Aidan Pratt of Oliver, B.C. died after contracting meningitis. His grieving father is now demanding answers. Continue reading
Interior Health announces additional meningitis vaccination clinics for Okanagan teens
After hundreds of teenagers showed up to vaccination clinics throughout the Okanagan this weekend, the health authority has announced additional dates. Continue reading
Okanagan’s meningitis vaccination clinics busy following declaration of outbreak
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
More than 400 teenagers headed to the Okanagan’s free meningitis vaccination clinics. Continue reading
North Okanagan students offered vaccine to fight meningitis
Students and staff at Kalamalka Secondary School near Vernon will be offered a vaccine Thursday to help prevent the spread of meningitis. Continue reading
Health warning in the Okanagan for potentially deadly meningitis
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A warning from health authorities after a 16-year-old Vernon girl is fighting for her life because of a severe case of meningitis. Continue reading