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COVID making thousands of B.C. health-care workers sick
In a single week, in early January, there were at least 10,000 health-care workers off…
The six most common toxins Interior vets see in dogs
VERNON – Few things are more stressful for dog owners than realizing their furry friend…
Another case of meningococcal disease confirmed within Interior Health region
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority has confirmed another case of meningococcal disease. This is…
RCMP won’t say why Kelowna’s top cop hasn’t been at work for a week
KELOWNA – RCMP have quietly filled the postion of superintendent for Kelowna with a temporary…
Gastrointestinal outbreak not contained to Lumby luncheon
LUMBY – Reports of people getting sick with a gastrointestinal bug keep climbing in Lumby…
North Okanagan politicians, firefighters sick after attending Lumby Days luncheon
LUMBY – A luncheon attended by local dignitaries during Lumby Days is being probed by…
This year’s flu vaccine to target relatively vicious strain
KELOWNA – If you feel like this fall has already been worse than others for getting a cold or the flu, Interior Health has some bad news for you. It won’t peak for another month. According to Interior Health medical officer Kamran Golmohammadi the influenza virus and all the other viruses that cause flu-like symptoms...
Sick chicken gets first class medical care
KELOWNA – There’s not much Dr. Steve Wilson of the Lakeshore Animal Clinic wouldn’t do for a sick pet. Even one that only cost $1.50. Wilson has 50 hens and ten roosters living on his acreage in Kelowna. Many of them are so old they barely lay eggs and while most farmers would have them...
Bozon back on ice
KAMLOOPS - Former Blazer and Montreal Canadiens prospect Tim Bozon hit the ice this week as he continues to bounce back from a serious case of bacterial meningitis, treated in part through a medically induced coma. “Wow great feeling to be back on the ice !!! #firsttime #boyzba,” Bozon posted to Twitter Thursday. “First time...