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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.
Hand-grip test can indicate decline in physical function of Parkinson’s patients
February 06, 2017 - 12:20 PM

A basic hand-grip test has proven to be a reliable tool to monitor the decline of patients with Parkinson’s diseases.
WFN Celebrates opening $5.5 million Youth Centre
January 28, 2017 - 12:53 PM

WESTBANK - Westbank First Nation proudly opened their new $5.5 Million Youth Centre at 1880 Quail Lane, Westbank, today. The general contractor for the project, WIBCO Construction, ensured the project was completed on time and on budget.

“I’m thrilled to be standing here with the community today as we open the doors to our new Youth Centre,” says Chief Roxanne Lindley.
New exhibit at Kamloops Art Gallery: Becoming Animal/Becoming Landscape
January 10, 2017 - 2:37 PM

Becoming Animal/Becoming Landscape
January 14 to March 25, 2017

Exhibition Tour with Scott Watson, Director of the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery and Head, Department of Art History, Visual Art and Theory, University of British Columbia on Saturday, January 14, 5:30 pm
Kelowna resident raises awareness of rare lung disease
November 08, 2016 - 2:30 PM

Brenda Larwill, a Kelowna resident who is currently waiting to receive a double lung transplant, is raising awareness of pulmonary hypertension (PH), a rare, progressive, and potentially fatal lung disease, for November PH Awareness Month.
Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival
November 04, 2016 - 10:34 AM

The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and Sun Peaks Resort are delighted to announce the Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival this coming January.
Scotiabank MS Walk coming to Kamloops
May 08, 2016 - 5:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - With Canada having the highest rate of multiple sclerosis in the world, Scotiabank MS Walk organizers are hoping thousands will feel inspired to participate in the annual event happening May 15, 2016, in 19 locations throughout B.C. and the Yukon, with the exception of Prince George which is occurring June 5, 2016.
Free public WiFi coming to District of Lake Country
April 20, 2016 - 12:00 PM

LAKE COUNTRY - Lake Country will soon enjoy free public WiFi thanks to an agreement between the District of Lake Country and Shaw Communications Inc. This partnership will give Lake Country residents and visitors free Shaw Go WiFi guest access, as well as complimentary access to Shaw subscribers. WiFi access points will be installed throughout the community in the coming months, including the Town Centre, Municipal Hall, and public parks.
Fire in the Mountains: West Kelowna firefighters helping to break down barriers
February 26, 2016 - 5:00 PM

WEST KELOWNA - West Kelowna Professional Firefighters Local 4457 will be breaking down barriers again in 2016 with their 3rd annual “Fire in the Mountains” trip for individuals with a disability.
Poutine and Pinot – a pairing as perfect as Okanagan business students and Dairy Farmers
February 21, 2016 - 12:30 PM

OKANAGAN - Four Okanagan College School of Business students sparked an idea to bring Canadiana flair to the wildly popular Okanagan Wine Festivals Signature Events by pairing B.C.’s stellar pinot wines with the iconic poutine. Tickets to the upcoming Feb. 20 Poutine and Pinot event sold out within 14 days of launching its digital marketing campaign.
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FYI - For Your Information

Aboriginal supportive recovery beds planned for newly opened wellness centre

Hand-grip test can indicate decline in physical function of Parkinson’s patients

WFN Celebrates opening $5.5 million Youth Centre

New exhibit at Kamloops Art Gallery: Becoming Animal/Becoming Landscape

Kelowna resident raises awareness of rare lung disease

Sun Peaks Winter Okanagan Wine Festival

Scotiabank MS Walk coming to Kamloops

Free public WiFi coming to District of Lake Country

Fire in the Mountains: West Kelowna firefighters helping to break down barriers

Poutine and Pinot – a pairing as perfect as Okanagan business students and Dairy Farmers

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