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Swinging with the Stars marks a decade of fundraising for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association
December 12, 2017 - 3:03 PM

Kelowna, BC ~ The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary of Swinging with the Stars March 10, 2018.

Ten years of fundraising is being marked with this year’s theme “Dancing Through the Decades” along with a showcase of past alumni and all the glitz and glamour the signature event has become known for.
Bidding frenzy expected as Local Holiday ON-LINE Auction comes to a close
December 07, 2017 - 10:53 AM

SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN, BC (Wed Dec 6, 2017). The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre Holiday Season ON-LINE Auction is ending Sunday Dec. 10 at 12 Midnight. More bidders are continuing to join in during the auction’s last few days and hours.
Local officials lend their time to support Volunteers
November 23, 2017 - 1:32 PM

SOUTH OKANAGAN SIMILKAMEEN, BC (Wed Nov. 22). The South Okanagan Similkameen Volunteer Centre is hosting a Holiday Season ON-LINE Auction starting Friday Nov 24 at 8 am ending Sunday, Dec. 10 at 12 Midnight.
Active Okanagan – Be outside; be involved; be engaged
March 20, 2017 - 2:16 PM

KELOWNA - With the arrival of the spring season, everyone in the Central Okanagan is encouraged to get outside and explore our fantastic Regional Park system.
Interior Savings supports Okanagan YMCA Seniors Health Programs
March 15, 2017 - 11:17 AM

Interior Savings believes in working together to build healthy communities, which is why the local credit union generously donated $16,350 through their Community Investment Fund to purchase speciality equipment for the YMCA that typically isn’t found in a main-stream fitness centre.
Okanagan College campus relay paves way for alumnus’ running career
March 14, 2017 - 9:32 AM

For Jeff Vogt, the starting line for two big passions in life – becoming an electrician and taking up running – began at Okanagan College.
Interior Savings supports YMCA Seniors Health Programs
March 11, 2017 - 3:57 PM

OKANAGAN - Interior Savings believes in working together to build healthy communities, which is why the local credit union generously donated $16,350 through their Community Investment Fund to purchase speciality equipment for the YMCA that typically isn’t found in a main-stream fitness centre.
Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week
March 10, 2017 - 1:38 PM

The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) and its Okanagan WaterWise program have lined up a number of events to celebrate UN World Water Day and Canada Water Week (March 19-25), including a special screening of the award-winning film RiverBlue.
One day, huge impact
March 07, 2017 - 10:11 AM

Eleven years and running strong, the YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids has emerged to become one of Kelowna’s favourite fundraisers. The event, which promises to increase your heart rate in more ways than one, will take place on Sunday, May 28, 2017 outside the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre.

Registration is now open for individuals and teams to take part in a fun 45-minute stationary cycle class as well as enjoy a kid zone, vendors, a silent auction, music, prizes and more.
West Kelowna special council meeting
March 03, 2017 - 4:07 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Special Council Meeting February 28, 2017

Secondary Suites & Carriage Houses
Council took part in a workshop to review the effectiveness of secondary suite and carriage house regulations in the community, and provided direction on key decision points. Council first implemented secondary suite regulations in 2010 and allowed carriage homes beginning in 2015.
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FYI - For Your Information

Swinging with the Stars marks a decade of fundraising for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association

Bidding frenzy expected as Local Holiday ON-LINE Auction comes to a close

Local officials lend their time to support Volunteers

Active Okanagan – Be outside; be involved; be engaged

Interior Savings supports Okanagan YMCA Seniors Health Programs

Okanagan College campus relay paves way for alumnus’ running career

Interior Savings supports YMCA Seniors Health Programs

Okanagan celebrates Canada Water Week

One day, huge impact

West Kelowna special council meeting

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