Okanagan veterinarian shortage creating appointment backlog – Okanagan

A current vet shortage in the Okanagan is forcing animal clinics to change the way they offer services. With too few veterinarians to go around, pet patients, in many cases,…

Therapy dogs visit North Okanagan COVID-19 vaccine clinic to help calm needle anxiety

Ten-year-old Labradoodle Cooper is doing his part to make it easier for those nervous about needles to get their COVID-19 vaccines. The St. John Ambulance therapy dog ​​spends part of…

Oliver Hearth Division rescues man, canine trapped in automotive in Okanagan River north of Osoyoos Lake – Penticton Information

Man rescued dog from the river Photo: Google Maps An unusual rescue ended successfully on Monday when crews from the Oliver Fire Department responded to a car in the Okanagan…