Sunday's Kidney Walk at Gyro will see Trail staff awarded for exemplary service
Trail's Kidney Walk is all set for this Sunday at 9 a.m. at Gyro Park. Over 500 people in BC are currently on the waitlist for a life-saving organ transplant, and almost 400 of those are waiting for a kidney. Thousands more are on dialysis and may also need a transplant. Sadly, many of these patients will die waiting. That’s...
Researchers Want Science to be an Election Issue
By Marija Curran Researchers across the country are mobilizing during Science Literacy Week (September 21-27) to highlight the importance of science and evidence-based decision-making during the federal election campaign. Scientists from St. John’s to Vancouver are organizing ‘Vote Science 101’ events, bringing local candidates...
Terry Fox Run helps three-time survivour Sarah Quayle take a bite out of cancer
It’s been 35 years since Terry Fox decided to run across Canada to help raise money and awareness for cancer research, and his legacy lives on today in the hearts and minds of millions. The annual event happens this weekend, and will include a talk from Sarah Quayle, a three-time cancer survivor and member of The Kootenay...
New hospice centre proposed for regional stage
A proposed residential hospice service based in Castlegar is gathering steam at the regional level, and it aims to serve people from across the West Kootenay. The Castlegar Hospice Society has requested support from the Regional District of Central Kootenay board of directors for a $3.6-million, 10-bed residential hospice...
Creston paramedicine pilot program could spill over into other rural areas
A paramedicine primary care pilot program set for Creston will likely have a spin off for Nelson and its surrounding areas, says an IHA health official. Cheryl Whittleton, health service administrator for the Interior Health Authority, said the new provincial program — that will see paramedics begin to deliver primary care ...
Boil Water Advisory issued for residents using Smallwood Creek near Taghum
Interior Health has issued a Boil Water Advisory for all users of Smallwood Creek, including the Taghum Improvement District Water System. The advisroy is due to the high level of bacteria — positive for total coliform bacteria. Interior Health suggests residents use these precautionary measures: Precautionary measures can ...
UPDATED: Cucumbers recall due to Salmonella expanded for include Overwaitea Food Group
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said the Overwaitea Food Group is joining the recall of field cucumbers purchased from Save On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Overwaitea, and Freson Brothers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. This...
Selkirk College’s Health Care Assistant Program Coming to Kaslo
One of Selkirk College’s most popular programs is extending its reach into smaller West Kootenay communities in an effort to help fill in-demand jobs in regional health care. The Health Care Assistant Program puts graduates on the frontlines of health care assisting clients with personal care, nutrition and mobility. Based ...
UPDATED: Smoky skies advisory continues; Christina Lake, Grand Forks deals with Evacuation Alert
It looks like another day of the smoky skies advisory for the Kootenay/Boundary regions of the province as Environment Canada, in conjuction with Interior Health Authority, to continues the warning. The advisory is due to smoke blowing north across the border from wildfires in Washington State. However, according to the Western...
Smoke advisory issued for Boundary and Kootenay regions
Evironment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality advisory for the southern areas of the province, including Boundary and Kootenay regions Thursday due to the smoky skies in the area. The advisory was made in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority and Environment Canada. "In addition to local smoke from forest fires...
