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Family struggles to get former Penticton restaurateur out of care home hit by COVID-19
December 13, 2020 - 6:00 PM

The family of a well-known former Penticton restaurateur hopes to bring him home from a Saskatoon care home battling an outbreak of COVID-19.
UPDATE: West Kelowna getting long-awaited primary health care centre
September 08, 2020 - 2:17 PM

Health minister Adrian Dix phoned into the West Kelowna city council meeting today, Sept. 8, to let them know the city will be getting its long-awaited Urgent and Primary Care Centre.
Vancouver physiotherapist who beat blind dog investigated by regulatory college
August 29, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A Vancouver physiotherapist is currently under investigation by the regulatory college after he was convicted on animal cruelty charges following a brutal attack on an elderly dog.
College knew Vernon physiotherapist was accused of sexual assaults on patients but failed to act
July 28, 2020 - 7:00 AM

The College of Physical Therapists of B.C. failed to prevent a Vernon physiotherapist, later convicted for sexually assaulting multiple women, from treating female patients even though victims had formally complained to the College and they were aware of an ongoing police investigation.
No jail time for Vernon physiotherapist 'fails to grasp' harm of sexual assault: law prof
July 10, 2020 - 6:30 PM

A sentence of house arrest recently given to a Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexually assaulting multiple victims while they were his patients is "deeply concerning," says a prominent B.C. law professor.
Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexual assault won't do jail time
July 09, 2020 - 11:07 AM

Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet will not do jail time after pleading guilty to nine charges of sexually assaulting female patients while they were undergoing treatment by him.
Vernon physiotherapist stripped of licence
April 28, 2020 - 3:45 PM

A Vernon physiotherapist who pleaded guilty to nine charges of sexual assault will never again be allowed to treat female patients and has had his licence cancelled by B.C. body governing physical therapists.
Strong winds could reach 80 km/hr in Thompson Nicola region
April 25, 2020 - 7:31 AM

Strong southwest winds are expected this afternoon in the South Thompson-Nicola region, according to a statement from Environment Canada.
B.C. dentists, physiotherapists will have to figure out social distancing to resume practice: IH
April 24, 2020 - 8:30 PM

When pandemic restrictions are lifted, health care providers like dentists and physiotherapists will have to figure out how to comply with public health orders and recommendations just like everyone else, a spokesperson for Interior Health says.
Interior Health confirms hospitals dealing with thefts of masks, hand sanitizer, and more
March 24, 2020 - 11:23 AM

Healthcare facilities across the Interior have seen a spate of thefts of critical supplies from its hospitals.
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Armstrong's Caravan Farm Theatre looking for kids to scare 'living daylights' out of adults
A popular walk of walk of terror event held by the Caravan Farm Theatre in Armstrong is returning this year and is in need of some kids to scare hundreds of adults. “This is a gig for the kids out there who love Halloween… get

Kamloops Farmers' Market is a delicious adventure
The Kamloops Farmer’s Market is a bi-weekly market that beautifully showcases the bounty from the surrounding areas of the Thompson Valley. The big market happens on Saturdays with around 100 vendors on site selling their products. We

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