News Items tag as: Joelle Mbamy

Penticton pharmacist fined, suspended for significant professional misconduct
November 03, 2020 - 9:46 AM

A Penticton pharmacist has been suspended and will pay a hefty fine following a complaint to the B.C. College of Pharmacists.
Penticton pharmacist denies allegations of role in employee's overdose death
September 03, 2019 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton pharmacist’s court petition countering disciplinary action by the College of Pharmacists of B.C. has brought to light new details the allegations against her.
Penticton pharmacy provided Opioid Agonist Treatment against the rules
June 15, 2019 - 8:30 AM

PENTICTON - A Penticton pharmacy has been ordered to restrict sales of some of its drugs following an order imposed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
Penticton pharmacy buys used needles, offers safe space for drug addicts
July 12, 2018 - 4:52 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton drug store is doing what it can to reduce the hazards of drug use in the community.
Penticton businesswoman fined $1,000 for neglecting her dogs
April 26, 2018 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - “How we treat animals in our care and at our mercy is also a good barometer of a person’s character and you didn’t do very well."
Penticton woman faces charges of animal cruelty
March 31, 2017 - 3:19 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton woman made her first court appearance following charges for animal cruelty.
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iN DISCUSSION: Advertiser boycott suggested in reaction to Okanagan billboards
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

Penticton pharmacist fined, suspended for significant professional misconduct