Temporary service interruption at Cariboo Memorial Hospital emergency department

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Williams Lake and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Cariboo Memorial Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable from 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 21 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Patients can access care at 100 Mile District General Hospital in 100 Mile House during this time.

Temporary service interruption at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department

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Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

Emergency services will be unavailable effective immediately until 7 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. Patients can access emergency care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.

Update: Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department will reopen at 2 p.m. July 19, 2026

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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 This PSA has now been rescinded.

Temporary service interruption at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital emergency department

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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.

Penticton Baby Talk - Returning to Work

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.

Penticton Baby Talk - Welcome Baby

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.