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Toxic Drug Alert
Penticton Drug Alert - July 31, 2023
Learn more about the most recent Penticton toxic drug alert.
Public Service Announcement
Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department
From 6 p.m. Sunday, July 30 to 8 a.m. Monday, July 31, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Toxic Drug Alert
Cranbrook Toxic Drug Alert - July 29, 2023
Learn more about the most recent Cranbrook toxic drug alert
Public Service Announcement
Toxins in algae blooms at N’Kwala (Nicola), Spaxomin (Douglas) and Chapperon lakes
There is a risk of exposure to cyanobacterial toxin due to the presence of blue-green algae blooms on these lakes.
Public Service Announcement
Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department
From 6 p.m. Monday, July 24 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.
Public Service Announcement
Toxic Algae Bloom at N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake - UPDATE
Interior Health is reminding people who use Nicola Lake that there is a risk of exposure to cyanobacterial toxin due to the presence of a blue-green algae bloom
Information Bulletin
Interior Health heat warning guidance
Interior Health is reminding people that elevated temperatures increases the risk of heat-related illness increases.
Information Bulletin
Interior Health heat warning guidance for South Thompson and Kamloops
Environment Canada has extended heat warnings in the Interior Health to include the Kamloops and South Thompson for Thursday and Friday.
Information Bulletin
Interior Health heat warning guidance for South, Central and North Okanagan
Daytime highs between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius combined with overnight lows near 18 degrees Celsius are forecast for the next two days.