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.
Baby Talk is a free, drop‑in parenting group for caregivers with infants aged 0–12 months. Connect with other parents, share experiences, and gain helpful knowledge in a welcoming, supportive environment. The group is facilitated by a Public Health Nurse, giving you the chance to meet a PHN, ask questions, and receive reliable guidance on early parenting and infant development.
Baby Talk is a free, drop‑in parenting group for caregivers with infants aged 0–12 months. Connect with other parents, share experiences, and gain helpful knowledge in a welcoming, supportive environment. The group is facilitated by a Public Health Nurse, giving you the chance to meet a PHN, ask questions, and receive reliable guidance on early parenting and infant development.
Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Nicola Valley Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable effective immediately until 7 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, July 16, 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.
Clearwater and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 6 p.m. today to 7 a.m. Thursday, July 16. 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.
Interior Health is advising 100 Mile House and area residents of upcoming temporary changes to emergency department hours at 100 Mile District General Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable during the following dates:
For more than a decade, Interior Health (IH) and UBC Okanagan (UBCO) have partnered to provide students with valuable hands-on experience, helping them explore career opportunities, build career readiness and take their first steps into the workforce.
Many of the connections formed through this partnership have led to meaningful, long-term careers at IH for UBCO students.
There's always potential for extended hot temperatures in the summer. Here's what you can do to ensure you and your family remain safe and healthy this summer.
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Nakusp and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at Arrow Lakes Hospital.
Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 13. Patients can access emergency care at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson during this time.
All other inpatient services will continue at Arrow Lakes Hospital.
