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Private healthcare providers, dentists to be required to have COVID-19 vaccines
November 21, 2021 - 10:33 AM

Under current health orders, private healthcare providers are not required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but that will soon change.
Doctor issuing anti-vax certificates through Kelowna-based website may be committing fraud: Dr. Bonnie Henry
November 01, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry took a shot today, Nov. 1, at doctors who are issuing what she believes are fake certificates exempting people from getting COVID-vaccines.
Lytton doctor under investigation for causing 'vaccine hesitancy'
October 08, 2021 - 7:30 AM

A Lytton doctor has had emergency room privileges revoked and is under investigation by health authorities for promoting "vaccine hesitancy” among patients and in the community at large.
Death toll climbs to 6 at Kelowna care home COVID outbreak
May 14, 2021 - 3:11 PM

The death toll due to COVID-19 at the Spring Valley Care Centre in Kelowna has climbed to six as of today.
B.C. physicians and surgeons want your input on virtual care
March 12, 2021 - 6:00 PM

Physicians and surgeons in B.C. are looking for your input on the move to virtual care that has been forced on the heath care system during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kamloops psychiatrist reprimanded for inappropriate relationship with patient
June 02, 2020 - 3:38 PM

A Kamloops psychiatrist has been reprimanded after breaking the rules around intimate relationships with patients.
Physicians College orders doctors not to reveal locations of COVID-19 cases
March 27, 2020 - 5:00 PM

The B.C. College of Physicians and Surgeons is ordering doctors in the province not to disclose the location of COVID-19 positive patients, saying doing so may be considered as unprofessional conduct.
Second COVID-19 case reported in Interior Health region
March 14, 2020 - 1:39 PM

There is now a second case of COVID-19 in the Interior Health region.
B.C. botox party host in hot water for stash of injectables
March 11, 2020 - 7:30 AM

A B.C. woman was caught with evidence linking her to illegal botox parties and now the B.C.'s College of Physicians and Surgeons says it’s going to court to ensure the cosmetic injectables in her possession are disposed of safely.
Unlicenced Nelson doctor disciplined for doing botox injections
December 27, 2019 - 7:00 PM

A Nelson doctor has been disciplined by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia for administering Botox without a medical licence and his trainee licence had expired.
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Unexpected problem: Rodents squatting in flood-evacuated Merritt home
A Merritt family returned home to find more than just flood damage this week. Kelly Hanson said she was relieved that the flooded Coldwater River soaked the family's yard, but didn't flood their basement or cause sewage to back up.

Winter Wonderland bar popping up in downtown Kelowna
A popular Kelowna cocktail bar, Jack’s, is revamping its downtown location into a winter wonderland experience, where guests can enjoy the holiday season with food and drink until Dec. 26. The winter wonderland was designed by Erin va

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Local News Kamloops, Merritt and Areas

Private healthcare providers, dentists to be required to have COVID-19 vaccines

Doctor issuing anti-vax certificates through Kelowna-based website may be committing fraud: Dr. Bonnie Henry

Lytton doctor under investigation for causing 'vaccine hesitancy'

Death toll climbs to 6 at Kelowna care home COVID outbreak

B.C. physicians and surgeons want your input on virtual care

Kamloops psychiatrist reprimanded for inappropriate relationship with patient

Physicians College orders doctors not to reveal locations of COVID-19 cases

Second COVID-19 case reported in Interior Health region

B.C. botox party host in hot water for stash of injectables

Unlicenced Nelson doctor disciplined for doing botox injections

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