Pavilion long-term care home residents return home

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Residents of the Pavilion long-term care home in New Denver are now home following the lifting of a local evacuation alert and the re-opening of Highway 6.

Residents were moved to alternate locations on July 25 due to risks associated with the Slocan Complex fire.

Interior Health would like to thank all partners involved for supporting the safe relocation and repatriation of these residents.

Temporary service interruption at South Okanagan General Hospital emergency department

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Oliver and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at South Okanagan General Hospital due to limited physician availability.  

Emergency services will be unavailable from 5 a.m. on Monday, August 12 to 10 a.m. on Monday, August 12.  Patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital during this time. 

Temporary service interruption at Nicola Valley Hospital emergency department

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Merritt and area residents are advised of temporary changes to emergency department hours at the Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre in Merritt B.C. due to limited nurse availability. 

Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 11 to 7 a.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024. Patients can access care at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops during this time.