News Items tag as: Canada Day 2022

Don't be afraid to fly the flag this Canada Day
July 01, 2022 - 7:00 AM

This Canada Day holiday is sparking cries to reclaim the Canadian flag from the so-called “freedom movement" that occupied Ottawa last winter and continues to parade and demonstrate throughout the country.
Canada Day schedule jam-packed in Thompson-Okanagan
July 01, 2022 - 6:00 AM

After two years of pandemic restrictions hampering Canada Day celebrations, they’ve returned in in a big way across the Thompson-Okanagan region.
Canadian flag won't fly at Kelowna City Hall for Canada Day
June 30, 2022 - 6:30 PM

The City of Kelowna will not be flying a Canadian flag this weekend due to an issue with the flag pole at city hall.
'Freedom' supporters planning Canada Day events in the Southern Interior
June 30, 2022 - 6:00 PM

The word “freedom” has taken on a special meaning in Canada since the “freedom convoy” descended on Ottawa last winter and “freedom” rallies and convoys became common across the country.
In-person Kamloops Canada Day celebration returns to Riverside Park
April 01, 2022 - 5:14 PM

Canada Day festivities will return to Riverside Park in Kamloops this summer following a two-year COVID pandemic hiatus.
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Don't be afraid to fly the flag this Canada Day