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West Kelowna school gets last stop on cross Canada tour
WEST KELOWNA – Students in West Kelowna will be treated to a special presentation Friday as a reward for their help in getting a school built in Kenya. Mt. Boucherie Secondary will host the final performance of the Spencer West “We Create Change” tour. The tour includes a presentation by humanitarian Spencer West, a performance...
HELSTON: A small act of kindness will go a long way this Christmas
I’ll admit it; I tend to get my back up when I'm asked for money. My instinct is to terminate the uncomfortable conversation as quickly as possible with a ‘no, not today’ or some other firm, but polite, way of communicating the cause is not getting my hard earned cash. But I’m going to tell...
Vernon council undecided over promoting charitable organizations
VERNON – Promoting the work of charitable organizations is proving easier said than done for…
Locals lace up for first annual charity boxing match in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Close to two dozen members of the community will step into a boxing…
Pay off your parking tickets during Food for Fines week in Vernon, and the money will go to charity
VERNON – Vernon has come up with a way to help you feel good about…
Picking charities for donated cash proves hard for Vernon Council
"THIS IS HARD BECAUSE THERE'S SO MUCH NEED." VERNON – Three local organizations will benefit…
Armstrong Bargain Bin donations hit million dollar mark
ARMSTRONG – The Bargain Bin in Armstrong may be a place for thrifty shoppers, but…
“It hurt my heart”: Armstrong woman helps homeless senior off the street
VERNON – It was a cold December day when Armstrong woman Brandi Mahood noticed an…
How a community in the North Okanagan is paying it forward one coffee at a time
LUMBY – A community in the North Okanagan is spreading a little warmth one cup…
Community Foundation 2018 granting cycle has begun
PENTICTON – The Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen has changed the dates for…
What’s lost when volunteer service clubs fold
'YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'VE GOT TILL IT'S GONE' VERNON – When you visit a…
Annual ‘jail and bail’ fundraiser is back in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Some Kelowna residents may be temporarily behind bars this week to support a…
Cops for Kids raises hundreds of thousands of dollars from this year’s bike ride
KELOWNA – The Cops for Kids riders finished their 17th annual bike ride in Kelowna…
Lake Country charity looking for meat donations after freezer issue
LAKE COUNTRY – The All Are Family Outreach group in Lake Country is warning people…
Sally Ann falling short of Christmas fundraising target in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – With only seven days to go in its annual Christmas Campaign in the…