News Items tag as: Central Okanagan Hospice Association

Hospice butterfly fundraiser in Kelowna celebrates circle of life
July 10, 2024 - 5:00 PM

Hundreds of butterflies will be released from the on top of Dilworth mountain in Kelowna in memory of loved ones who have passed away.
Taylor Swift tickets up for grabs at Central Okanagan Hospice Association online auction
February 06, 2024 - 1:53 PM

You have a chance to bid on tickets to see Taylor Swift as part of this year's fundraiser for the Central Okanagan Hospice Association.
Butterflies to soar in Kelowna skies in honour of lost loved ones
July 16, 2019 - 10:00 AM

KELOWNA - The metamorphosis of the butterfly, transforming from a caterpillar into something beautiful yet temporary, is a reflection of life as a whole. We all go through similar changes throughout our lives, even if we don't sprout wings. For Natasha Girard, executive director at Central Okanagan Hospice Association, it's a symbolic creature.
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Where to get weird and exotic snacks in Kelowna
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Nebraska judge's ruling moves the state closer to legalizing medical marijuana
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three weeks after Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana the state moved a step closer to allowing it Tuesday when a judge ruled that the petitions that put the question on the ballot were valid.

$6 million bill for new Kamloops homeless shelter
A former Kamloops RV dealership on the North Shore is poised to spend the next two years as a homeless shelter, coming with a $6 million bill for BC Housing. That tally includes $3.5 million to renovate the former office and shop on Tranqui

Hospice butterfly fundraiser in Kelowna celebrates circle of life