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The unique way Vernon is considering honouring its veterans
VERNON – Vernon could become the first city in Canada to honour veterans with a…
Vernon Legion to hold crucial meeting amidst falling membership, lack of volunteers
VERNON – The ranks of the Vernon Legion are shrinking. Ron Heuman, legion president, says…
Vernon man builds back-alley shrine to honour 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge
VERNON – A Vernon man has made it his mission to convert the nondescript alley…
First World War: Okanagan soldiers fought hard at Vimy Ridge
Walter Harvey Wilson was born in Strathclair, Manitoba in 1893, but he called Kelowna home.…
Penticton residents protest potential U.S. war with Iran
With recent tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Penticton residents gathered for a vigil Saturday…
Russian invasion sparks anger and worry among Ukrainian community in Kelowna
People of Ukrainian descent living in Kelowna are reeling following the news of Russia's invasion…
Canadian telephone companies waive fees for calls, texts to Ukraine
Telephone companies across Canada are waiving long-distance fees for calls and texts to Ukraine. Earlier…
iN PHOTOS: Rally for Ukraine draws large crowd outside Kelowna city hall
Ukraine’s national anthem, a song that has become one of global defiance amid the Russian…
Rally for Ukraine planned in Penticton this weekend
People standing with Ukraine are invited to join a second support rally in Penticton this…
Peachland park lights up in support of Ukraine
Take a stroll through Peachland’s downtown and you’ll be greeted by the colours of Ukraine’s…
TRU faculty to rally in support of those impacted by Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association is holding a rally at the campus tomorrow to…
$140,000 raised for Ukraine medical supplies, military gear by Kelowna group
What started with three people and a desire to help Ukraine has grown into a…
Two Ukrainian soldiers who received supplies from Kelowna were killed
Two Ukrainian soldiers who received supplies from Kelowna have died. Local volunteer Danylo Sora made…
ESCAPING WAR: Ukrainian family grateful to Canada after arrival in Vernon
At 5:30 a.m. on February 24, Fedir Solovei was woken up by a phone call…
Local businesses donate thousands to Kelowna Ukrainian military support group
Kelowna businesses are banding together to support a volunteer organization supplying Ukrainian soldiers with military…