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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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are a collection of reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the fourth week of February 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall J

The advantages and limitations of robot servers in Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants
Customers can find a cute kitty robot whizzing around serving food at a handful of Kamloops and Okanagan restaurants, but one restaurateur in Kelowna predicts it will take time before the bots become regular fixtures in the industry. The bo

The main ingredients in Sierra Leone's kush are synthetic opioids and cannabinoids, report finds
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A new report released Tuesday by an anti-transnational crime group has identified the core chemical components of kush, a synthetic drug that has swept through Sierra Leone and the region in the past few years. T

Kelowna rental property manager gets licence cancelled
The managing broker of a Kelowna property management company whose clients complained they hadn't gotten their money has been suspended. According to a Feb. 10 BC Financial Services Authority decision, Tao Guo, who goes by Terry Guo, ha

Hospice butterfly fundraiser in Kelowna celebrates circle of life