Interior Health

Kelowna supervised consumption site closure dispute

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Interior Health defends Kelowna safe consumption site

Kelowna city officials, led by Mayor Tom Dyas, have formally requested that the federal Ministry of Health deny the 2027 renewal for the Outreach Urban Health supervised consumption site on Pandosy Street. The council ci

Bald Range wildfire and Summerland recovery update

34 clusters · 498 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: British Columbia wildfire restrictions and evacuation orders ease

The Bald Range wildfire, which began on August 7, has burned approximately 25,163 hectares and destroyed about 150 structures. While the fire is currently classified as ‘Being Held’, it remains out of control in some cap

Water quality advisories in British Columbia

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Bessette Creek water use restricted to protect salmon

In mid-August 2026, the Regional District of North Okanagan and Interior Health issued a precautionary water quality advisory for Greater Vernon Water customers supplied by Kalamalka Lake. The advisory was prompted by hi

British Columbia toxic drug crisis

2 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: British Columbia reports 776 toxic drug deaths in first half of 2026

British Columbia continues to manage an ongoing toxic drug crisis characterized by high mortality rates. Preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service indicates that 776 people died from toxic drugs during the first half

Water quality advisories in British Columbia

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Kelowna lifts swimming advisory for Rotary Beach

In Kelowna, a swimming advisory for Rotary Beach was recently lifted after water quality testing confirmed that E. coli levels now meet Canadian Recreational Water Quality Guidelines. The advisory had been implemented ea