News Items tag as: BC Special Olympics 2019

Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games get underway this week in Vernon
February 19, 2019 - 3:00 PM

VERNON - Hundreds of athletes are set to gather in Vernon this week for the 2019 Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games.
Special Olympics need Vernon volunteers to fuel events
January 14, 2019 - 3:17 PM

VERNON - The Special Olympics are set to flood Vernon with athletes, coaches and fans next month, but for the event to run smoothly there'll need to be a big influx of another group: Volunteers.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you're lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is jus

Big jump for Central Okanagan real estate listings, but sales still way down
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan have started to pick up with the September to October increase in listings the largest in more than 20 years. However, while nearly 60% more property sold last month than in October 2023 sales remai

Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games get underway this week in Vernon