Interior Health is removing the toxic algae bloom advisory for N’Kwala (Nicola) Lake. 

Recent water samples taken by BC Parks at Monck Park have tested negative for the presence of cyanobacterial toxin. Lake users should use caution if they see signs of an algae bloom. It is best to avoid contact with an algae bloom and if contact is made, rinse your body with clean water. 

First Nations Health Authority continues to monitor the northeast side of the lake as well as Spaxomin (Douglas) and Chapperon lakes.

Name: Deborah (Deb) Loney (she/her/hers)
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Years of Service: 41 
Worksite:  Hillside Centre
Community: Kamloops
Ancestral Territory: Secwépemc 
Favourite Quote / Advice to live by: “Be kind – you never know what battles others are fighting.” – Deb Loney

Alison Houweling is the project lead for the harm reduction policy rollout. She’s been seeking the voice of physicians, nurse practitioners and peers, to talk about how harm reduction methods have impacted their work and interactions with patients.

Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.

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

From 6 p.m. tonight, Sunday, July 30, to 8 a.m. Monday, July 31, emergency services will be unavailable and patients can access care at Penticton Regional Hospital.

Please see the attached document to learn more about the look, contamination, and risk associated with the current drug alert.