Tag Archives: Okanagan
Province commits funds to support survivors of sexual assault
The B.C. Government is providing $22 million over the next three years to support survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence. “We’re investing in services people needs by provid...
Mar 07, 2022
Central Okanagan West governance study committee members chosen
The Central Okanagan Regional Board has appointed 12 volunteer members to serve on the Central Okanagan West governance and services study committee. The committee members were recommended by Electora...
Mar 07, 2022
Interior Health closes out week with 113 COVID-19 cases, one death
For the second day in a row, Interior Health recorded the most new COVID-19 cases of any B.C. health authority. The Interior was home to 113 cases Friday, nearly a third of the 340 identified across t...
Mar 04, 2022
Fundraiser to support people experiencing homelessness
People are asked to run or walk to help the homeless this weekend in Kelowna. Kelowna’s Gospel Mission holds its 11th annual Strides To End Homelessness at The Laurel Packinghouse at 1304 Ellis ...
Mar 04, 2022
Prosecution Service responds to Kelowna RCMP criticisms
The B.C. Prosecution Service says information shared by the Kelowna RCMP regarding processing reports is erroneous. The Prosecution Service (BCPS) says RCMP told Kelowna City Council that 78 per cent ...
Mar 04, 2022
Interior records 100 new cases, three COVID deaths
Interior Health again recorded the most new COVID-19 cases of all health authorities in B.C. Thursday. The Interior had 100 new cases (decrease of 5 from Wednesday), while Fraser Health had the second...
Mar 03, 2022
COVID update: Cases and hospitalizations down
New COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations were both down slightly in British Columbia on Wednesday. The health ministry reported 442 new infections around the province (decrease of 24 from Tuesday) with...
Mar 02, 2022
Ionic smartwatch recalled due to burn hazard
A recall has been issued for Ionic smartwatches due to a potential burn hazard. Health Canada warns that the fitness-oriented smartwatch is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that can overheat and bu...
Mar 02, 2022
Larger immunization sites no longer needed in Interior
Interior Health is starting the process to close down larger COVID-19 vaccine clinics, with appointments to shift exclusively to pharmacies and IH health centres over the next few weeks. IH president ...
Mar 02, 2022
Interior Health tops B.C. with nearly 200 new COVID-19 cases
Interior Health had the most new COVID-19 cases of any health authority in B.C. Tuesday, and almost double that of the second highest figure. The Interior reported 193 new cases Tuesday, while the Fra...
Mar 01, 2022