News Items tag as: fundraiser

More than $2.5 million raised for Kelowna children in need
July 17, 2024 - 5:30 PM

Once in a Blue Moon charity event raised more than $2.5 million for the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Kelowna.
Cyclists raised money for YMCA youth programs in downtown Kelowna today
June 02, 2024 - 4:30 PM
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Dozens of cyclists gathered in downtown Kelowna today for a fundraiser to support programs for local children and youth.
TRIBUTE TO MOM: Vernon man running marathon a day to raise funds to fight cancer
April 25, 2024 - 7:00 PM

A Vernon man, with help from his partner, will be running one marathon a day during the month of May to pay tribute to his late mother and to raise funds for a life-saving piece of equipment at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Food Network chef joins Kelowna fundraiser for TRU athletes involved in fatal car crash
December 27, 2023 - 12:00 PM

A Kelowna restaurant will be holding a fundraiser to support the families of the Thompson Rivers University student athletes involved in a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Kamloops last month.
Kalamalka Rotary's Dream Auction in Vernon raised over $237,000
November 20, 2023 - 10:19 AM

Kalamalka Rotary hosted its 39th Annual Dream Auction this weekend and raised more than $237,000.
DRUMMING AND RUNNING: Ultra-marathoner in Okanagan raising money for kids
November 06, 2023 - 2:32 PM

A BC man is on his way through the Okanagan as part of a fundraising ultra-marathon across the province.
B.C. wood carver forced to rebuild after fire destroys workshop
April 26, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Wood carver Ken Sheen has some rebuilding to do after his work shop 'Castle Cariboo,' between Quesnel and Williams Lake, went up in flames on Friday.
South Okanagan doggy daycare calendar hot item this Christmas
December 24, 2020 - 6:00 AM

A propensity for pet photography led to a charitable fundraising idea that has really taken off for a Penticton pet sitter.
Ride2Survive raises heart rate and funds for cancer research
June 21, 2019 - 3:18 PM

KELOWNA - Ride2Survive is a gruelling 400 kilometre, 19-hour bike ride which not only raises money for the Canadian Cancer Society, but is also designed to represent a day in the life of someone living with cancer.
Penticton's Tree of Dreams fundraiser goes above and beyond
December 30, 2014 - 8:28 AM

PENTICTON - As the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation's ninth annual Tree of Dreams campaign winds down executive director Janice Perrino is hopeful the fundraiser will continue to exceed its goal.
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iN VIDEO: Kamloops baker gives crash course on making the perfect macaron
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Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
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iN MAPS: The best festive holiday lights to view in Penticton
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