Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kamloops and surrounding area for multiple drugs testing positive for Carfentanil (1.2%), Fentanyl (21-50%), and/or Fluorofentanyl (21-50%).

In B.C., summer offers a wide variety of delicious produce that’s perfect for meals and snacks.

Interior Heath has issued a DRUG ALERT for Kamloops after a sample being sold as Dilaudid/Dillies/Hydromorphone contained N-propionyl parafluoronorfentanyl.  This is a counterfeit (fake) tablet sold as Dilaudid, it does not contain hydromorphone. It contains an unknown amount a drug related to fentanyl.

Due to potential gaps in maternity department physician scheduling, Interior Health is advising expectant parents and families of potential changes to maternity services at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) over the summer, beginning July 26. Anyone in labour should go to RIH to be assessed and emergency care for people in imminent labour or experiencing urgent complications will be available at RIH.

Island Health is informing the public that a free-roaming kitten in a rural area of Chemainus recently tested positive for rabies. The likelihood that people not already identified came into contact with this animal is very low, but out of an abundance of caution we are notifying the community.

Drowning is a leading cause of preventable death in Canada​​.

Summer’s here and that means backyard barbecues, picnics, beach days and campfire cookouts. 

As summer approaches, Vancouver Coastal Health dietitians help counteract diet culture with solid advice that encourages healthy living.

As of July 8, 2025, there is one active, contagious measles case and 10 patients are hospitalized. In 2025, there have been 102 cases of measles reported across all five regional health authorities in B.C.

Summer is here, ushering in the unofficial festival season. Island Health has tips for festival fun to help keep the vibes high and risks low.