News Items tag as: Coldest Night of the Year

Kelowna homeless non-profit bouncing back after government grant expired
February 18, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A Kelowna non-profit group that works with homeless people in the community is one of many across the province struggling to find new funding after a government grant was discontinued.
Money for mattresses: Kamloops's Coldest Night Of The Year event
February 09, 2021 - 8:31 AM

The Mustard Seed Kamloops may be closing in on its $20,000 goal, but it's hoping even more residents sign on for this year's Coldest Night of the Year event.
Fight homelessness at Coldest Night of the Year charity walk in Kelowna this weekend
February 23, 2018 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA – The growing issue of homelessness will be the focus of a charity walk this weekend.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Kentucky to help connect patients with medical providers as part of its medical cannabis program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky will offer an online directory to help connect patients with medical providers as it prepares for the start of its medical cannabis program in 2025, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. So far, 154 doctors a

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Kelowna homeless non-profit bouncing back after government grant expired