By Keith Lacey, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Penticton Herald With more than six million Canadians lacking access to a family doctor, healthcare accessibility has become a pressing issue across the country — including in the federal riding of South Okanagan–West Kootenay. During Wednesday’s only scheduled candidates’ forum, held at the Cleland Theatre in Penticton, the topic of healthcare access was among several key issues discussed during the two-hour Q&A session. “Access to healthcare remains top of mind for millions of Canadians, particularly in rural communities, where emergency room closures have become all too common,” said Michael Magnusson, executive director of the Chamber. “These issues impact not just the health and well-being of individuals, but also the viability of small towns.” Magnusson posed the following question to candidates: “What is your…
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