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Homelessness Partnering Strategy Update
January 05, 2018 - 3:21 PM

Kamloops, BC – The City of Kamloops and the Government of Canada are nearing the end of year four of the five-year Homelessness Partnering Strategy (HPS) funding agreement. Between 2014 and 2019, over $3 million will have been distributed to the City for initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing homelessness by providing direct support and funding to the community.
One Epic Flight to Launch Thousands of Others
December 29, 2017 - 12:16 PM

Commander’s Message
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for December 21 to January 3 2018
December 22, 2017 - 10:39 AM

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Family’s Naramata heritage reflected in PRH gift
December 21, 2017 - 11:21 AM

In Naramata, the June family’s orchard roots run deep.
More meningococcal immunization clinics this week in Okanagan
December 18, 2017 - 5:30 PM

Due to high demand and additional vaccine received, Interior Health (IH) would like to advise the public of the following evening drop-in meningococcal immunization clinics throughout the Okanagan.
Aboriginal supportive recovery beds planned for newly opened wellness centre
December 18, 2017 - 2:29 PM

Interior Health (IH), in partnership with the Esk’etemc First Nation and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), is pleased to announce plans for six new Aboriginal supportive recovery beds in the brand new Alkali Lake Wellness Centre, to enhance mental health and substance use (MHSU) services for Aboriginal residents of the Thompson Cariboo region.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights! December 14 to December 20, 2017
December 14, 2017 - 10:41 AM

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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.
Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission Announces 2018 Advisory Board
December 05, 2017 - 10:52 AM

A service provided by the Regional District of Central Okanagan, the COEDC has a 40+ member advisory body including key industry leaders representing various sectors including: Aerospace, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Professional Services, Development, Technology and Tourism.
Cardiac education series improves heart health for rural communities
November 30, 2017 - 3:03 PM

Doreen Byers was on the front nine of the golf course at Salmon Arm in June and she was getting weaker…and weaker…and weaker. She realized something was terribly wrong.
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JONESIE: Why Reid Hamer-Jackson can't fight city hall
OPINION I don’t live in Kamloops. Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson’s antics have no effect on me personally, so allow me to be a bit more philosophical about it. I want to like the guy, more for what he could represent than wh

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Penticton business set to launch cannabis consumption patio on 4/20
A Penticton cannabis retailer will be opening its consumption patio this weekend and the owner says it'll be the perfect spot for customers to safely enjoy a toke. Cannabis Cottage is hosting a launch party for its all-new designat

Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals. Eby said Thursday th

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