One year ago today, Crystal Head of Vernon was the first registered nurse in B.C. to write an opioid agonist treatment (OAT) prescription for opioid…
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Mobile immunization clinics hit milestone
Interior Health reports its mobile immunization clinics have administered over 5,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine throughout the region since their launch last week. The mobile…
COVID-19 testing expanded in B.C.
B.C.’s testing COVID-19 strategy has been expanded to include anyone with cold, influenza or COVID-19-like symptoms, however mild. The symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to…
KIJHL hires new commissioner
Former Creston Valley Thunder Cats head coach and general manager Jeff Dubois has been hired as the new commissioner for the Kootenay International Junior Hockey…
Area B included in forest industry funding support
The provincial government this morning (Dec. 23) announced it is providing $875,000 to 11 Interior communities to help with delivery of transition services and supports…
Fighting for B.C.’s mill workers and communities
Letter to the Editor When I was two years old, my sister and I were sent to India to live with family because my dad…
B.C. invests in community organizations to challenge racism
Cranbrook and Fernie groups in on funding program People throughout British Columbia will be better equipped to challenge racism, hate and discrimination in their communities…
Call line established for those relocated
Interior Health (IH) has established a call line for families whose loved ones have been relocated from health facilities due to wildfire activity in the…
High Notes Music Festival March 17-19
Panorama Mountain Resort is the place to be this weekend (March 17-19) for rip-snorting musical fun with the High Notes Music Festival. The T-Bar & Grill and Great…
Pay hikes for social workers in Invermere, Golden
Front-line ministry social workers in hard-to-recruit areas of the province will receive an additional $3,000 to $6,000 per year, thanks to a new agreement between…