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Hundreds of Interior Health employees called in sick during Omicron wave
Between 800 to 900 Interior Health employees called in sick during the peak of COVID-19’s…
New Kamloops hospital tower gets huge donation from retired psychiatrist
A retired psychiatrist in Kamloops is making a hefty financial contribution to the new Mental…
Another closure of Clearwater Emergency Room tomorrow
For the fifth time since June, patients in Clearwater won’t be able to count on…
Okanagan hospital’s ER is closed, patients being diverted
The South Okanagan General Hospital's emergency department is closed this afternoon due to limited doctor…
Five new operating rooms coming to Kelowna, Kamloops hospitals
Five new operating rooms are coming to Kelowna and Kamloops hospitals. The B.C. government has…
Crash on Sicamous bridge sent 8 to hospital
Eight people were transported to hospital yesterday, one in critical condition, after a three-vehicle crash…
Clearwater ER closed for five nights in a row due to staff shortage
The emergency department in Clearwater will be closed for five nights in a row this…
Salmon Arm hospital partially closed after fire
People suffered from smoke inhalation from a fire at Shuswap Lake General Hospital in Salmon…
6 Thompson Okanagan healthcare facilities, including Kelowna hospital, have COVID-19 outbreaks
There are currently six healthcare facilities, including Kelowna General Hospital, that are dealing with COVID-19…
Penticton hospital’s oncology department getting $22M upgrade
Interior Health is spending $22 million to expanded the oncology clinic at Penticton Regional Hospital.…
Merritt residents will be without an emergency room tonight
The emergency room at Nicola Valley Hospital in Merritt will be shut down at 6…
Firefighters rush to Kelowna General Hospital
Five fire engines, two ladder trucks and 23 firefighters rushed to Kelowna General Hospital shortly…
Kamloops’s Royal Inland Hospital receives $1M donation from Kruger and Unifor
The Royal Inland Hospital Foundation received a $1 million donation from Kruger and Unifor today.…
Kamloops 24-hour emergency vet hospital big step closer to opening
Two veterinarians in Kamloops are another step closer to opening a much-needed 24-hour emergency vet…
Kelowna head-on collision leaves one in critical condition
One person is in critical condition following a head-on collision on Highway 33, while three…