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Lower Kootenay Band breaks ground on multi-million dollar project

WebThe $5.1 million project is expected to be built by the end of August next year. It is fully funded through the First Nations Health Authority. The contract is fully …

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Hiring strategy has expanded BC healthcare workforce, Dix says

WebThe provincial government says a new hiring strategy launched last year has succeeded in expanding the healthcare workforce. Minister of Health Adrian Dix said the …

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Fentanyl, heroin should be in "safer supply" program, say …

WebBC’s health experts say the best response to the ongoing toxic drug crisis is to expand the drugs included in the safer supply. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie …

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Proposed 5G tower will not cause harmful health effects, says

WebInnovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) Canada hopes to set such worries to rest by laying out facts about the potential tower.. Rumours of health …

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Lower Kootenay Band celebrates opening of health centre

WebFriday, Jun. 2nd, 2023. The LKB celebrated the opening of the health centre with a barbecue. (PHOTO CREDIT: SAM PIKE) The Lower Kootenay Band is showing off its …

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New doctor coming to Creston in September

WebNew doctor coming to Creston in September. By My Creston Now Staff. Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2022. Dr. Chelsea Hart (Courtesy Town of Creston) Another new …

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Hours increased at Rykerts border crossing

WebThe longer hours, which took effect Friday, are listed below and apply seven days per week. Cascade. 8 a.m. to midnight. Nelway. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Rykerts. 8 a.m. to …

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UBC survey reveals medical service gaps in rural communities

WebA University of British Columbia research project aims to give rural communities the evidence they need improve health services in multiple sectors. The Rural Evidence …

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Access to healthcare urgently needed in rural areas, advocacy …

WebA reduction in rural healthcare services across the province has sparked the BC Rural Health Network to appeal to municipal governments across the province about …

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Free Medical Flights to Kelowna

WebAngel Flight East Kootenay’s is a charitable organization with the goal of flying local residents to treatment centres in Kelowna, for free! If you need assistance getting to …

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New medical school coming to Simon Fraser University

WebFor the first time in 55 years, a new medical school will be opening in Western Canada. Provincial officials said the school will open on the Simon Fraser …

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First Nations Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre Coming to West …

WebThe Seven Eagles Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centre will be built on Lower Kootenay Band territory. The referendum necessary for approval from the First nations …

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Prescribed safe supply not significant factor in overdose deaths …

WebBy Josiah Spyker. Monday, Jun. 5th, 2023. (Photo by Pixabay) The B.C. government says prescribed safe supply drugs such as hydromorphone can’t be …

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Creston Valley Hospital’s renovated ER open

WebFriday, Apr. 15th, 2016. The new and improved Emerge at the hospital in Creston is open. Three years of hard work went into the renovated Emergency Department at Creston …

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Drug advisory issued by Interior Health

WebInterior Health has issued a drug advisory for the entire region after Xylazine was found in drug samples in Cranbrook and Kelowna. IH officials said Xylazine isn’t …

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UPDATED: Teen shot and killed after Creston RCMP traffic stop

WebA 16-year-old boy has been shot and killed by a Creston RCMP officer. The teen died after an officer attempted a traffic stop on a pickup truck parked in a driveway …

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