Hallway health care persists at Kelowna General Hospital as hospital floors sit empty – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Kelowna, B.C., resident Nanci Macdonald has recovered from what was a serious kidney-related condition, saying she feels grateful for the care she received at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH). “I was treated extremely well,” Maqcdonald said. “I’m alive today because of the care of KGH staff.” Macdonald had been in and out of KGH for […]
Kelowna woman gets second chance at life thanks to complete stranger | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A Kelowna, B.C., woman has been given a second chance at life after receiving a long-awaited liver transplant thanks to a living donor, an Alberta woman who was complete stranger. “She’s just the most incredible, selfless person I have ever met,” Lyndsay Richholt said from her hospital bed at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), where […]
Okanagan college staff relieved after arbitrator rules layoffs breached contract – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] There is a sense of relief among faculty who work at Okanagan College after an arbitrator handed down an interim ruling, stating the post-secondary institution violated its employment contract when it laid off staff last year. “This is the first time we had to fight for our job security and we won,” said Caroline […]
B.C. premier visits Kelowna soda producer to announce millions for other manufacturers – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] B.C. Premier David Eby has announced nearly $7 million in funding for several manufacturers across the Interior. “This is an incredibly unstable and challenging time globally and certainly British Columbians are feeling that,” Eby said while making the announcement in Kelowna Wednesday. “One of the key responses that we’ve had as a province to […]
Kelowna boardwalk closure drags on due to apparent dispute between city, hotel owner – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] An apparent dispute between the City of Kelowna, B.C., and a hotel owner is delaying public access to a popular waterfront boardwalk. “This is a lovely walkway to go through and enjoy the waterfront,” said Raymond Wiebe, who lives in the Lower Mission area. Last July, the city announced the temporary closure of the […]
Growing squatter encampment above Peachland prompts serious safety concerns | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] In the midst of the trees along Trepanier Creek just above Peachland, a squatter encampment has been ballooning in size over the past year. “It’s just getting out of control,” said Julie Gette, who lives in the area. “I think we’ve counted over 37 people up there right now,” along with 20 or so […]
Okanagan Falls couple, both in health care, may need to move due to ‘tiny homes’ rules – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It may be tiny but the happiness a 400-square-foot home in Okanagan Falls brings its owners is anything but small. “It’s been a dream of mine to have a tiny home,” said Emily Kogel. “I was fascinated with the concept of living in a smaller square footage and having a smaller environmental footprint.” The […]
Emergency care improvements coming to Kelowna hospital thanks to fundraising campaign | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Thousands of people access emergency medical care at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) every year, but now the emergency room (ER) will get some much-needed care of its own. “Hopefully that translates into patients having a more seamless care journey in the emergency, getting kind of more efficiently brought into the department,” said Dr. Jared […]
Vape shop hopes clothing helps track down suspects in West Kelowna smash-and-grab – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A window at the Kelowna Vapor Lounge in West Kelowna, B.C., remains boarded up five days after a smash-and-grab at the newly-opened business. “It’s disheartening,” said Kristin Greenwood, Vapor Lounge manager. The vape shop on Carrington Road only opened four months ago. Last Wednesday, a break-in and theft left the shop with several thousands […]
Kelowna man fined $5K for flying drone during 2023 McDougall Creek wildfire | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A Kelowna man has been ordered to pay a $5,000 fine for flying a drone during the McDougall Creek wildfire in 2023. Derek Leippi was sentenced in provincial court Monday after being charged under the Wildfire Act for interfering with a helicopter responding to the fire. He was found guilty on Feb. 9. He […]