News Items tag as: Fentanyl

Kamloops RCMP seizes drugs, cash and weapons in three separate incidents
July 17, 2020 - 4:33 PM

Police have seized money, drugs and weapons in three separate instances in Kamloops this month.
Kamloops toddler finds baggie of purple drugs in park; mom manages to avert danger
July 06, 2020 - 2:27 PM

An 11-month-old was playing at a Kamloops park this weekend when they came upon a small bag of what police believe to be fentanyl.
Vernon will soon have its first, permanent overdose prevention site
May 11, 2020 - 3:18 PM

Interior Health has announced Vernon will soon be getting an overdose prevention site and it will be located in city's downtown.
Fentanyl-related deaths drop by almost 50 per cent in Kamloops and Kelowna
February 24, 2020 - 3:38 PM

Both Kamloops and Kelowna have seen nearly a 50 per cent decrease in the number of fentanyl-related deaths from 2018 to 2019, which mirrors a provincial decrease of almost 40 per cent.
New drug checking technology available in Penticton
February 06, 2020 - 4:46 PM

Interior Health has a new resource available today in Penticton to help people check the safety of their illegal drugs.
Interior Health issues drug and overdose alert for Penticton
February 05, 2020 - 10:13 AM

Interior Health is alerting Penticton and South Okanagan drug users to check their drugs after two crystal meth samples recently tested positive for fentanyl.
West Kelowna police raids turn up fentanyl and cash
October 10, 2019 - 4:33 PM

Raids on three West Kelowna properties in March has led to three people being charged with drug offences today, Oct. 10.
Vernon mom who lost daughter to fentanyl overdose appeals for safe injection site
July 03, 2019 - 6:00 AM

VERNON - Sandra Welton's daughter Mehgan Parrotta had aspirations as a five-year-old to become a police officer and later to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a social worker.
Kelowna cop nabs suspected Penticton drug dealer asleep at the wheel
June 14, 2019 - 3:30 PM

KELOWNA - A Penticton man landed in police custody after he was caught sleeping behind the wheel with several bags of suspected drugs in his vehicle early this morning.
Undercover Kelowna sting nabs man on one count of trafficking fentanyl
May 27, 2019 - 7:30 PM

KELOWNA - An undercover sting operation nearly two years ago has finally resulted in the conviction of a man for one count of trafficking fentanyl in Kelowna. Sometimes it takes a big net to catch a small fish.
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Kamloops family issues plea for return of cat adopted out by B.C. SPCA
Shannon Aplin had her cat Cassie for more than 10 years, but now she’s pleading for his return from the family who unknowingly adopted him. Aplin's longtime pet snuck out on July 17 when her kids accidentally left the front door o

Peaches are in season: Make this delicious salsa tonight
Life is peachy right now in the Okanagan, and when life gives you peaches, make peach salsa. Salsa is the ultimate summer treat and is super versatile. I love adding seasonal fruits and berries to the mix to serve on chicken, fish or just as a sn

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