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Kalamalka Rotary’s Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.…
Okanagan RCMP family preparing to light huge star on local mountain
A star will be lit above Lake Country this week as part of an annual tradition…
Kelowna couple wins Lake Life Lottery grand prize
A couple from Kelowna has won the Lake Life Lottery $1.37 million grand prize package…
Community trying to keep longtime Lake Country cafe open
A beloved Lake Country cafe announced it was planning to close earlier this week due…
TRIBUTE TO MOM: Vernon man running marathon a day to raise funds to fight cancer
A Vernon man, with help from his partner, will be running one marathon a day…
Kelowna councillor hopes music can be part of the solution to addiction
KELOWNA – While critics attack the placement of “wet” supportive housing facilities, Kelowna Coun. Ryan…
More than $1 million raised in Day of Giving for Kelowna General Hospital Foundation
KELOWNA – The call that went out to fund expanded cardiac care for Kelowna General…
Grant application writing one of the most vital skills needed by non-profits
KELOWNA – The very survival of hundreds of non-profit organizations in the Okanagan depends on…
Okanagan Rail Trail completes $7.8-million fundraising goal
VERNON – The final stage of fundraising $7.8-million to complete the Okanagan Rail Trail has…
Straight razors, history, and Movember come together in Vernon
VERNON – As Gabriel Newman started going through collections at the Greater Vernon Museum and…
Equestrian society raising funds for lawsuit to resume races at Vernon track
VERNON – The Okanagan Equestrian Society is launching a fundraising campaign to help pay for…
Kamloops mother raising funds for community in memory of son who died from fentanyl overdose
KAMLOOPS – A local mother hopes to give back to the community in memory of…
Strides to End Homelessness exceeds goal
KELOWNA – The annual event to raise money for the Kelowna Gospel Mission was a huge success on the weekend. The organizers of Strides to End Homelessness say the fundraising event on Saturday, March 7 exceed their goal of $25,000. The money will be used to start the Mission’s new men’s program, which will provide...