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News Items tag as: Mental health
Kamloops mental health expert raises concerns over involuntary care expansion
September 27, 2024 - 7:00 AM
Since BC NDP leader David Eby announced an expansion to BC’s involuntary mental health care system many experts have raised concerns.
BC's drug crisis: Why everyone talks about 'stigma'
May 02, 2024 - 6:00 AM
Is stigma something the province should be fighting when it comes to battling the drug crisis? While current efforts are geared towards destigmatization, some experts believe stigma still has a role to play in addressing the crisis and others explain why it doesn't.
Kelowna's plant haven where exotic plants and the community meet
January 28, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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Walking into Plant Gather immediately engulfs one in the smell of a jungle's thick humidity. It's a calming, therapeutic and unique experience and it's what this exotic plant store in Kelowna has come to be known for.
Popular Kamloops advocate, star meme creator details mental health battle
December 17, 2023 - 7:00 AM
Nevin Webster loves his city of Kamloops and goes above and beyond to represent it. He sports Kamloops logos on his hats and hoodies and sews patches of the city’s unofficial mascot Kami the Fish onto his clothing and hand bags, buying swag from local businesses and literally wearing his city on his sleeve.
Kelowna clothing brand on a mental wellness mission
November 19, 2023 - 12:30 PM
A Kelowna-based clothing brand has made helping people open up about mental health its mission.
Kelowna isn't waiting for Interior Health for crisis response
October 25, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Kelowna Mayor-elect Tom Dyas, Penticton City Council and outgoing Kamloops Mayor Ken Christian have all called for more police-nurse teams to deal with mental health crises in their cities.
Interior Health to expand mental health, addiction services in Kamloops
March 29, 2022 - 10:23 AM
Seventeen more mental health workers are expected to staff an expanded Interior Health facility in downtown Kamloops.
Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society launching mental health initiative
January 28, 2022 - 3:36 PM
The Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society is launching a mental health and addiction recovery initiative after receiving a significant donation.
Be kind to yourself and other ways to deal with the Christmas doldrums: experts
December 24, 2021 - 7:00 PM
For even the jolliest of folk, the holiday season can quickly shift to a hectic and stressful time, filled with too much food, too much alcohol, overspending and not enough rest, which can all hinder mental health.
Signs your teen's mental health is taking a hit from COVID pandemic restrictions
September 03, 2021 - 6:00 AM
With the pandemic well into its fourth wave, some young people appear to be struggling with mental health issues after a year and a half of increased social isolation.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo
West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato
Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s
Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri
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Athabasca, Courage, Glacier or Pol-R? Canadian Space Agency seeks name for moon rover
LONGUEUIL, Que. - Canada's new lunar rover will head to the moon when it's built, but first it needs a name.
November 20, 2024 9:00 PM
South Okanagan woman charged with attempted murder
A 28-year-old Oliver woman has been charged with attempted murder. Denise Ibeth Lalonde Velazquez failed to tu
November 20, 2024 7:00 PM
Report says housing could threaten Vernon drinking water and Kal Lake
A development proposal from a North Okanagan agricultural company could potentially decrease the drinking water qual
November 20, 2024 6:00 PM
Middle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution
The United States vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with the
November 20, 2024 5:57 PM
Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'
VANCOUVER - Geoff Johnson and fellow storm watchers in Ucluelet, B.C., were concerned on Tuesday about the so-called "b
November 20, 2024 4:29 PM
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