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Why B.C. isn’t funding new ‘life-changing’ drug for some cystic fibrosis patients
VERNON – The manufacturer of a life-changing drug for cystic fibrosis patients like Vernon’s Melissa…
‘I am terrified’: Vernon woman days away from running out of life-changing drug
VERNON – Time is running out for Melissa Verleg. The Vernon woman, who suffers from…
Outrageously Healthy – Foundations of Lifelong Health and Well-Being Begin with the Nervous System
Business Spotlight
If we are open to thinking a little differently, truly amazing results are possible. After…
Suspected algae bloom in Okanagan Lake a ‘natural occurrence,’ officials say
VERNON – A possible algae bloom at the north end of Okanagan Lake continues to…
What we know about all the recent flour recalls for E. coli
OKANAGAN – If you had Rogers or Robin Hood brand flour in your cupboard recently,…
Possible E. coli contamination prompts recall of Rogers flour
Rogers Foods Ltd., which has mills in Armstrong and Chilliwack, is recalling its all purpose…
To swim, or not to swim at flooded beaches? First Nations Health Authority says use your eyes — and your nose
Whether or not to take the plunge ultimately comes down to your own personal choice,…
Vernon Jubilee Hospital recorded the highest number of overdoses in the region — this could be why
VERNON – Staff at Vernon Jubilee Hospital recorded more drug overdoses than their counterparts in…
Vernon School District hit with huge fine for breaking asbestos rules
VERNON – A fine of more than $628,000 has been leveled against the Vernon School…
MISDIAGNOSED: What a Vernon woman learned from five-year fight for justice
VERNON – Most people would be relieved to hear they had a false positive test…
Last day for Vernon walk-in clinic brings concerns for medical marijuana patients
VERNON – Patients were lined up outside the closing Gartree Medical Clinic this morning, many…
More dust advisories in Vernon in past two months than last five years combined
VERNON – If it seems like there’s been more dust advisories than normal in Vernon…
Funding for clean water tied to ‘surprising’ report on North Okanagan water supply
SPALLUMCHEEN – Spallumcheen residents affected by a longstanding water quality advisory could have clean water…
Province announces close to $1M for North Okanagan community’s water woes
SPALLUMCHEEN – The provincial government announced funding of close to $1 million today to address…
Vernon MRI announcement for 2018 has nothing to do with election 2017: MLA Foster
VERNON – If you thought the B.C. Liberals’ announcement this week about a new MRI…
Local politicians hear details of overdose crisis in Vernon
VERNON – More people died of an illicit drug overdose in Vernon in 2016 than…
Why doctors are walking out on walk-in clinics in Kelowna
KELOWNA – With the steady decline of walk-in clinics in the B.C. interior, the big…
Possible causes of poor air quality under investigation in Lavington
LAVINGTON – Environment officials are looking for possible causes of poor air quality in Lavington,…
Overdose prevention sites coming to Kamloops and Kelowna in battle against opioid overdose crisis
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Overdose prevention sites are coming to Kelowna and Kamloops by the end of…
Big fundraising campaign for prototype youth health clinic in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Two Kelowna organizations have joined forces to raise $2 million for an integrated…
Latest overdose stats show fentanyl continues to kill in the B.C. Interior
TWO OVERDOSE DEATHS A DAY ACROSS THE PROVINCE THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Drug overdoses continue to claim…
MOVEMBER SPECIAL: Celebrating the Thompson-Okanagan’s many moustachioed mayors
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Looking for a little Movember inspiration? Look no further than some of the…
Water intake shut off after fuel spill in Shuswap River
GRINDROD – A diesel spill in the Shuswap River forced a shut-off of the Grindrod…
Species of Lyme disease-causing bacteria found in three B.C. ticks
VANCOUVER – The provincial government has issued a warning that a new species of bacteria…