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Experience B.C. Trails Day in Vernon: Celebrating the Trails Capital of British Columbia!

Experience B.C. Trails Day in Vernon: Celebrating the Trails Capital of British Columbia!

It’s a perfect time to get outside! Greater Vernon, known as the trails capital of the province, is celebrating BC ... Read more

Tragic Overdose Prompts Reforms in B.C. Supportive Housing Practices: What You Need to Know

Tragic Overdose Prompts Reforms in B.C. Supportive Housing Practices: What You Need to Know

A supportive housing facility in Surrey, where a 60-year-old woman tragically died of a drug overdose, is making important changes ... Read more

Experience the Thrill: Live Military Helicopter Demonstration Lights Up the Skies Over Penticton!

Experience the Thrill: Live Military Helicopter Demonstration Lights Up the Skies Over Penticton!

The Emergency Services Show and Shine event took place at Okanagan Lake Park, bringing together various emergency service teams for ... Read more

Vibrant Photos from Kelowna’s Downtown Pride Parade: Celebrating Love and Diversity This Pride Month!

Vibrant Photos from Kelowna’s Downtown Pride Parade: Celebrating Love and Diversity This Pride Month!

Bright sunshine greeted hundreds of residents during the Kelowna Pride March on May 31. This year marks a special milestone, ... Read more

Empowering Kelowna: How Electricity Expansion Energizes Friends of South Slopes

Empowering Kelowna: How Electricity Expansion Energizes Friends of South Slopes

The maintenance site for the Friends of the South Slopes (FOSS) just received a significant upgrade. Located on Stewart Road ... Read more

Join the Chilliwack Egg Farmer on a Cross-Country Cycling Adventure with Terry Fox Fundraising Team!

Join the Chilliwack Egg Farmer on a Cross-Country Cycling Adventure with Terry Fox Fundraising Team!

Juschka Clarke, an egg farmer from Chilliwack, is embarking on an incredible journey—cycling 7,000 kilometers across Canada to honor her ... Read more

Salmon Arm Joins B.C. Communities Targeted for New Housing Initiatives: What You Need to Know

Salmon Arm Joins B.C. Communities Targeted for New Housing Initiatives: What You Need to Know

Salmon Arm is joining a new group of B.C. municipalities focusing on building more homes. Other towns on this list ... Read more

Join the Fun: McHappy Day Brings Joy to North Okanagan Families and Youth!

Join the Fun: McHappy Day Brings Joy to North Okanagan Families and Youth!

It’s a joyful time for the North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS). The Vernon-based group focuses on programs ... Read more

From Survivor to Supporter: Kelowna Cancer Hero Donates to Empower Others in Their Fight

From Survivor to Supporter: Kelowna Cancer Hero Donates to Empower Others in Their Fight

A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, as Ron Roy knows all too well. At 80, he has faced prostate cancer ... Read more

Coldstream Residents Voice Concerns About Proposed New School: What You Need to Know

Coldstream Residents Voice Concerns About Proposed New School: What You Need to Know

Coldstream is considering a new elementary school on Middleton Drive. The District of Coldstream recently approved rezoning amendments, which is ... Read more