The provincial government is bringing into force regulations to fully implement British Columbia’s vaping action plan, which was announced in November 2019. The regulations restrict…
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Cars Under the Stars parked for now
A proposed Canada Day gathering in the Western Financial Place parking lot called Cars Under the Stars was parked May 25 by City of Cranbrook…
Elective surgeries resuming in Interior Health
Beginning May 19, Interior Health (IH) will resume elective surgeries that were postponed due to COVID-19. While the pandemic continues to evolve, IH is collaborating…
Support offered for isolated seniors
Community help needed to find most vulnerable Cranbrook Better at Home is inviting seniors or caregivers in need of support to reach out. As more…
Liquor store hours extended in province
The provincial government today (April 15) announced it has temporarily extended hours of retail liquor service in British Columbia to provide greater opportunities for physical…
Essential visit restrictions in effect at all Interior Health sites
Effective immediately and until further notice, Interior Health is limiting the number of visitors entering all sites to essential visits only. This decision supports the province-wide response…
IH postponing non-urgent scheduled surgeries
Interior Health (IH) is working in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) to respond to COVID-19. Along…
City increasing social distancing
The City of Kimberley this morning (March 16) provided an update surrounding the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. As you are all aware, the situation across…
Virtual communication a must for health care in B.C.
Letter to the Editor As I write this, patients are travelling long distances for consultations with specialists. Many of these journeys, for simple face-to-face meetings,…
Concussion awareness needs to be a priority
Letter to the Editor Concussions are an issue facing many amateur and professional athletes. The death of Ottawa rugby player Rowan Stringer in 2013 ignited…