Keremeos and area residents are advised of a temporary change to the emergency department hours at the South Similkameen Health Centre due to limited physician availability.
Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 31 to 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Nicola Valley Hospital.
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, Aug. 31, this free mobile roadshow offers an opportunity to learn lifesaving skills, connect with local resources, and have open, judgment-free conversations about substance use, recovery, and harm reduction.
Whether you’re supporting a loved one, looking for information, or simply wanting to learn more, everyone is welcome.
On International Overdose Awareness Day, recognized annually on Aug. 31, communities across the Interior come together to honour lives lost, support those impacted by the toxic drug crisis, and recognize the strength of culture, connection and community-led healing.
The toxic drug crisis continues to bring profound loss and grief to families and communities across B.C.
You're invited to come together to honour those we have lost, celebrate recovery, reduce stigma, raise awareness about the toxic drug crisis, and strengthen community through education, hope, healing, and connection. Healing is our revolution! The gathering will include:
Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 p.m. today, Thursday, Aug. 27 to 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at South Okanagan General Hospital.
All those affected or wanting to learn more are invited to visit. There will be a community memorial and information table.
ANKORS and community partners will host an International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) event in Nelson this year.
IOAD brings our community together to honour those who have died from toxic drug poisonings, support those affected by substance use, and reduce stigma through remembrance, education and connection.
The event includes guest speakers, a healing circle led by an Elder, naloxone training, community resource tables, and opportunities to connect with local organizations.
In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day on Monday, Aug. 31, join us as at Spirit Square as we stand together to reduce stigma and raise awareness.
The free community event includes:
