1,400 US healthcare workers seek work in BC
More than 1,400 US healthcare workers are seeking employment in BC as the province makes it easier for them to transfer their credentials here, and steps up its recruitment campaign south of the border.
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Health and science podcasts to start the year right
Every year the cool January winds inspire hordes to swear off alcohol for a month, buy a gym membership and commit to finally eating more broccoli.
10 float planes to ‘splash in’ Osoyoos Lake Friday morning
The skies over Oliver and Osoyoos will be filled with “hope” on Friday morning as up to ten floatplanes will be descending on Osoyoos Lake and the Watermark Beach Resort along with Oliver Airport for a steak dinner in the evening.
Town applies for poverty grant
The Town of Oliver has taken the reins of social development by applying for a poverty reduction grant from the Union of BC Municipalities.
SOGH emergency department shuts down for 10 hours
South Okanagan General Hospital’s emergency department will shut down temporarily overnight due to limited physician availability.
Paramedics reaching out to serve towns better
Despite some serious challenges, the BC Ambulance Service wants to “work better together” with the towns of Osoyoos and Oliver.
Mayors, family practice optimistic about new payment model
The province’s new payment model for family doctors is being met with optimism by Oliver and Osoyoos mayors, plus the South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice (SOSDFP).
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Defend Public Health
There is nothing more precious to us than our health, and good health is dependent on good health care. For decades, Canadians have been proud of our universal health care system, but that system is now in a state of crisis.
Mayor miffed over loan forgiveness program
While the province is making it easier for internationally-educated nurses to work in BC, the mayor of Oliver is perplexed why the town is being left out of an incentive program for healthcare professionals.
Town of Oliver joins rural health care network
By Lyonel Doherty, Times Chronicle The Town of Oliver has joined the BC Rural Health Network in...
Oliver Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 4
The Times Chronicle is pleased to bring you the fourth of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15.
Oliver Municipal Election all-candidates Q&A – Part 3
The Times Chronicle is pleased to bring you the third of a four-part all-candidate Q&A for the upcoming municipal elections for Osoyoos and Oliver town councils on Oct. 15.
Premier hopeful talks health care
B.C. Premier hopeful David Eby made a pit stop in Osoyoos last week to talk about solutions for health care and housing.
Hospital district not ready to commit to funding doctor recruitment
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Hospital District...
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Investigation finds widespread racism in B.C. health-care system
Dale Boyd Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Racism and stereotyping against Indigenous patients...