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.
Merritt and area residents are advised that emergency services will be available at Nicola Valley Hospital from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today, July 19, 2026 as staff coverage has been secured.
A public service announcement (PSA) was issued this morning announcing the service interruption from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. This PSA has now been rescinded.
Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Returning to Work. Returning to work after baby can bring a mix of emotions, challenges, and new routines; you don't have to navigate it alone. Let's talk about balancing work, motherhood, child care, and caring for yourself through the transition.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Welcome Baby. Come celebrate the special story behind your baby's name and the little personality traits that already make them one of a kind. We will do a fun activity to welcome your baby to the world.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Bedtime Routines. Sleepless nights often become the norm once you have a baby. We may not have all of the answers, but we can share stories and tips on setting up positive bedtime routines as we support each other through this time.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
This session is called Car Seat Safety. Car seats keep our babies safe, and they can be challenging to install correctly. Let's look at some of the do's and don'ts for car seat safety and explore transitioning to bigger seats as baby grows.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
Baby Talk is a series of free, drop-in, parenting classes for those with infants 0-12 months. These groups are open to mothers, fathers, partners, guardians and grandparents. This is an opportunity to receive information, share experiences, ask questions and build connections.
Students interested in laboratory medicine will soon have more opportunities to study, train and launch their careers closer to home thanks to new programs at Okanagan College and Selkirk College.
