By Peter Christensen Op-Ed Commentary My friend made an anxious journey to Kelowna for a heart valve replacement. He’d been getting weaker and finally, after…
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$24k raised for JoeAnna’s House
The fundraising committee of the third annual Good Lemonade Day is proud to announce that an incredible $24,197.53 was raised at the provincial-wide event held…
JoeAnna’s House lemonade fundraisers June 8
A family-friendly fundraiser that sees lemonade sales turn into fundraising dollars is in the works in communities across British Columbia for the third year in…
Security officers hired for EKRH and 25 other facilities
The B.C. government last week announced it has recruited 320 new relational security officers to safeguard health-care workers and patients around the province, including for…
Local MLAs decry lack of clarity to access to cancer care
Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka says after government made the announcement that it will be sending thousands of cancer patients…
IH region benefits from heart monitor upgrade
Interior Health (IH) is upgrading heart monitors across the region, improving patient access to important diagnostic testing, and enhancing timely access for physicians and nurse…
Interior Health reports birthrate baby bump
Last year, Interior Health welcomed 6,136 newborns in its hospitals, an increase of 489 births or a nine per cent increase over 2020. “Interior Health…
Rotary supports Cops for Kids
A donation from the Rotary Club of Cranbrook will keep children in the East Kootenay smiling a little more these days. Through their ongoing fundraisers,…
B.C.’s COVID-19 updates for June 15
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response…
Online auction supporting JoeAnna’s House
Prestige Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce that it has launched an online auction to raise money for JoeAnna’s House in Kelowna. JoeAnna’s House…