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Neurologist shortage in Kelowna affects all of Interior Health: Doctor

While Interior Health (IH) has confirmed that there is currently a neurologist shortage at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH), Dr. Pete Bosma said more neurologists are needed across the region. Currently, KGH has six-and-a-half full-time neurologists, and coverage when it comes to strokes is not affected. Kelowna has been a “go-to” because neurologists at KGH also […]

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Surrey police issue 2nd appeal for missing woman last seen in Langley

Police in Surrey are hoping the public can help them find a woman who has been missing since last October. Surrey Police Service and the RCMP Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit are renewing an appeal to the public to assist in locating 39-year-old Yvonne Jackson. Jackson has been missing since Oct. 6, 2025, and police

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Fraser Health issues toxic drug advisory

A toxic drug advisory was issued by Fraser Health on Thursday (Jan. 8) after a potent sedative with effects irreversible by naloxone was detected in the unregulated opioid supply. “Friends, family, and community members using unregulated substances may face increased harms of unknowingly taking different substances than intended,” Fraser Health said. According to the advisory,

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Wind farm poised to become Vancouver Island’s biggest power source, empower First Nation

Wei Wai Kum First Nation is charting a new course as the majority owner of one Vancouver Island’s largest new power sources following decades of exclusion from energy projects in their own territory. The Yə̓yus Energy, formerly known as the Brewster Wind Project, is a $600-million, 197-megawatt wind farm with 30 turbines that will be

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