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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Property management company fined twice for ignoring asbestos issue at same Vernon building
A BC property management company, fined $9,000 for failing to deal with asbestos dust when it ripped up vinyl flooring at a Vernon property, has been stung with a further $18,000 fine when inspectors following up found it still flouting the rules

Penticton pharmacist fined, suspended for significant professional misconduct