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Senior’s advocate makes recommendations to curb violence in care homes
OKANAGAN – More than 400 seniors were harmed by fellow patients in care homes last…
After three senior deaths and three years, Interior Health no closer to preventing another, families say
“WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOME FEET HELD TO THE FIRE FOR CHANGE BECAUSE THIS IS BECOMING…
What Interior Health is doing differently after two fatal care home assaults
VERNON – If the care home attacks that left a Vernon and Kamloops senior dead…
Senior’s advocate calls for change after missing Salmon Arm man found dead
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The person in charge of looking out for seniors across the province believes…
Coroner’s report on Kamloops care home death calls for changes
KAMLOOPS – The B.C. Coroners Service has made two recommendations following the death of a…
Kamloops seniors looking for Snow Angels
KAMLOOPS – The volunteer snow removal program Snow Angels is up and running again in…
Vernon project raising Christmas spirit for seniors on the poverty line
VERNON – Grace, 87, is barely making ends meet and would love a gift card…
Looking ahead to 2017 in the B.C. Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With just a few days left in the year, time to take a…
The Hamlets in Kamloops to add 48 residential care beds
KAMLOOPS – Residential care for seniors in Kamloops is getting a helping hand with the…
Proposed seniors development in Vernon described as ‘pilot project for affordability’
VERNON – Plans for a new seniors housing development in Vernon include a unique focus…
55+ B.C. Games underway in Vernon this week
VERNON – The 30th annual 55+ B.C. Games will be held in Vernon this week.…
Vernon RCMP detachment spreads Christmas joy to local seniors
VERNON – The Vernon RCMP detachment is helping local seniors feel less alone this Christmas.…
Learn about your Kamloops candidates at these upcoming election forums
KAMLOOPS – In less than a month it will be time to vote for the…
UPDATE: Lower Mainland couple missing in Barriere area located
UPDATE: 9:05 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 BARRIERE – RCMP confirm a senior couple reported…
Senior dies following Keremeos care home incident
PENTICTON – Police are saying little about an incident involving a senior injured in a…