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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.
Western Canada gold advances three OC teams to Enactus Nationals
March 07, 2017 - 5:30 PM

Thirteen students from Okanagan College’s Enactus team will be a whole lot busier this semester as they prepare to take on the rest of the country in Vancouver in May after notching three first-place finishes at the Regional Western Canada Enactus Exposition in Calgary last weekend.
Interior Health awards contract for new residential care beds in Salmon Arm
January 31, 2017 - 3:18 PM

After a thorough procurement process, Interior Health has awarded a contract for the development of 60 residential care beds in Salmon Arm to inSite Housing, Hospitality & Health Services Inc.

“These new residential care beds are a vital investment to serve seniors and others who require this high level of care,” said Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo. “These beds will provide a comfortable, home-like environment to support residents.
Couple’s polka roots lead to Penticton Regional Hospital gift
January 05, 2017 - 1:42 PM

Ed and Lucille Propp could probably thank the polka for their 31 years of marriage. It all started one evening in 1985.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for 14th October – 21th October 2016
October 17, 2016 - 1:10 PM

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New affordable housing for seniors and Aboriginal people in Vernon
October 13, 2016 - 12:31 PM

VERNON - Seniors and Aboriginal people, including those with disabilities, are settling into new homes at Tanner Terrace in Vernon, a 10-unit townhouse complex that celebrated its official opening today, Oct. 13.
Topics from the 2016 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention
October 02, 2016 - 3:28 PM

PENTICTON - The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) Directors and Bill Newell, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), have been attending the 2016 Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention this week. UBCM is the venue each year where local government elected officials, are provided the opportunity to meet with Provincial Ministries regarding local issues.
The Slovenian Society of Okanagan donates more than $14,000 to the KGH Foundation
August 01, 2016 - 2:51 PM

KELOWNA - The Slovenian Society of Okanagan is celebrating its 35th anniversary and has generously chosen to donate the balance of society funds to a cause that is, literally, close to their hearts.
New phone line and email address to help report elder abuse
June 18, 2016 - 12:00 PM

Interior Health has launched a new, confidential toll-free number to report the mistreatment of older adults.
Construction begins on new Vernon residential care home
March 06, 2016 - 3:38 PM

VERNON – Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster was joined by H & H Total Care Services Inc. and Interior Health (IH) representatives Friday, March 4 to officially break ground on the North Okanagan’s newest residential care home, The Hamlets at Vernon.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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