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RCMP volunteers patrolling parking lots across the Central Okanagan
December 13, 2017 - 5:18 PM

KELOWNA - While you are shopping for the perfect gift, a thief might be looking to score from your car so RCMP volunteers are out patrolling to deter criminal opportunists.
Vernon Trades campaign kicks off with big boost
December 11, 2017 - 12:06 PM

The future is looking bright for a new trades training hub in the North Okanagan after Okanagan College kicked off its fundraising campaign on Monday with the announcement of two major gifts.
20th Annual Wildlights Festival
December 05, 2017 - 1:24 PM

style="text-align: center;">December 15th, 2017 to January 7th, 2018
(Closed Christmas Day)
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Last admission at 8:30 pm)
6th Annual Cram the Cruiser
November 30, 2017 - 11:05 AM

Lake Country – Kelowna and Lake Country Mounties, fully dedicated to supporting the Lake Country Food Bank, will be out in full force this coming Saturday inviting the community to cram a police cruiser full of donations to help those in need.

The Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP are truly thankful for the continued support from their community partners and returning sponsors of the RCMP Cram the Cruiser fund raising event.
15th anniversary season of Ballet Kelowna offers a variety of performances
August 24, 2017 - 5:47 PM

KELOWNA - Tickets are now on sale for the Ballet Kelowna's 15th anniversary season.
Enterprize Challenge 2017 Finalists Announced: Part 2
April 02, 2017 - 11:39 AM

VERNON, BC—There’s a shop where you can buy hand-baked spuds and a storefront that sells local artisans’ wares. There’s a place to rent RV’s, have your skin health analyzed and your audio-visual needs fulfilled. It seems the third annual Enterprize Challenge finalists have nearly thought of everything.
15th Annual Vernon Wellness Fair
February 16, 2017 - 1:50 PM

The Vernon Wellness Fair takes place March 4-5 at the Vernon Recreation Centre from 10am to 5pm Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday. Admission is free.

The Vernon Wellness Fair showcases over 70 products and services for the mind, body and soul. There are vendors showcasing things such as essential oils, acupuncture, natural cleaning products, spiritual guidance, weight loss training, organic products and everything in between.
Light up the night for homelessness in Kelowna
February 10, 2017 - 4:47 PM

KELOWNA - February 10th, 2017 – Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk-a-thon is back and shining brighter then ever, as Kelowna residents and businesses prepare to hit the streets Saturday February 25 in support of those facing homelessness in our region.
19th annual Wildlights festival
December 06, 2016 - 12:58 PM

Even the animals look forward to this time of year! Wildlights is back at the BC Wildlife Park. This year's event runs:
Kelowna's largest holiday craft event promises to delight shoppers for another year
December 05, 2016 - 12:29 PM

Prospera Place is opening its doors once again for the highly anticipated holiday event, Craft Culture.
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FYI - For Your Information

RCMP volunteers patrolling parking lots across the Central Okanagan

Vernon Trades campaign kicks off with big boost

20th Annual Wildlights Festival

6th Annual Cram the Cruiser

15th anniversary season of Ballet Kelowna offers a variety of performances

Enterprize Challenge 2017 Finalists Announced: Part 2

15th Annual Vernon Wellness Fair

Light up the night for homelessness in Kelowna

19th annual Wildlights festival

Kelowna's largest holiday craft event promises to delight shoppers for another year

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