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Lemonade stands around B.C. raising funds for Kelowna charity today
People around B.C. are setting up lemonade stands today to help out families of patients…
North Okanagan volunteers build free beds for children in need
Volunteers in the North Okanagan have been busy building twin beds and bunkbeds for children…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops family putting up 55,000 Christmas lights for charity drive
Walking into a festive Christmas display in a front yard in Kamloops is like walking…
Kamloops Christmas angel recognized by community for giving
A Ukrainian senior in Kamloops, known for her delicious homemade pierogis, is being recognized for…
Vernon Paralympian suing housing charity over $60,000 debt
A decorated Vernon Paralympian with three gold medals under her belt is taking legal action…
iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money…
iN PHOTOS: Dream Rally burns rubber down Highway 97
KELOWNA – Brad Jinjoe is passionate about sports cars. He's had his red Lamborghini Diablo…
High-powered luxury cars revved up for Okanagan Dream Rally
KELOWNA – Get ready to rev your engines; the Okanagan Dream Rally is back in…
Hockey life: Olympian Natalie Spooner in the Okanagan to help young women in sports
KELOWNA – Growing up, future Olympian Natalie Spooner was always told by her parents to…
Former NHLer and HNIC broadcaster coming to Vernon
VERNON – Former professional NHL goalie and Hockey Night in Canada star Kelly Hrudey is…
iN PHOTOS: Amateur boxers throw down for charity
KELOWNA – For the last three months, Jen Kennedy has learned how to take a…
Former Vernon residents fundraise with Kal Lake paddle
VERNON – Two former Vernon residents are heading back to their hometown to paddleboard the…
Ride2Survive raises heart rate and funds for cancer research
KELOWNA – Ride2Survive is a gruelling 400 kilometre, 19-hour bike ride which not only raises…
Big White mountain biking camp helps disadvantaged kids get outdoors
BIG WHITE – Kelowna area youth from disadvantaged backgrounds are getting a chance to learn…
Annual Kelowna Trunk Sale expected to attract bargain hunters
KELOWNA – More than 150 trunks will be popped at Okanagan College in Kelowna this…
Walk for Alzheimer’s: A chance to raise money, and win a trip to NYC
It's an opportunity to raise money for a worthy cause and hopefully win two tickets…
Meet your neighbours: Vernon’s Upper Room Mission opens a window to clients, staff
VERNON – With stunning portraits and powerful prose, Faces of the Upper Room Mission is…
How a Vernon rickshaw program lets seniors feel the wind in their hair
VERNON – At 74 years old Dr. Jim Wynd is probably the oldest of over…
NHL stars returning to Kelowna to hit home runs for JoeAnna’s House
KELOWNA – At least half a dozen current and former NHL stars will headline the…
Country musician Ben Klick hosting benefit concert for MS
KELOWNA – A rising star in the country music scene is putting his considerable talents…
Learn how to throw a boxing punch in three months
KELOWNA – A lot can happen in three months. For Geoff Lawrence, the period between…
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…
Lake Country charity looking for meat donations after freezer issue
LAKE COUNTRY – The All Are Family Outreach group in Lake Country is warning people…
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…