South Okanagan General Hospital's ER in Oliver temporarily closes at 5 p.m. until Sept. 16, 2026. Patients are directed to Penticton Regional Hospital.
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas asks the federal government not to renew the license for the downtown supervised consumption site, sparking debate over local health services.
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas asks Health Canada to deny the 2027 renewal for a downtown supervised consumption site, citing thousands of emergency calls and safety concerns.