News Items tag as: Kelowna Community Resources

Stats show reports of racism up dramatically in Kelowna
November 12, 2021 - 8:00 AM

With highly visible racist incidents making the headlines in recent weeks, it’s not surprising that statistics are showing the number of incidents are on the rise.
Kelowna volunteer fair to be held virtually
September 16, 2020 - 5:30 AM

In light of COVID-19, Kelowna Community Resources is hosting its first Virtual Volunteer Fair to build connections between the community and organizations.
New web portal invites stories about racism and discrimination in Kelowna
July 09, 2020 - 1:47 PM

It’s not good enough to stay silent in the face of racism.
The highs and lows of connecting through video conferencing for Kelowna non profits
June 05, 2020 - 5:00 AM

Diane Entwistle really doesn’t do 435 Zoom calls every day — it only feels that way.
Fundraising has become the new normal for Kelowna’s Family Hub
November 13, 2019 - 3:48 PM

After losing provincial government support last spring the Central Okanagan Family Hub had to turn to fundraising for the first time in its three-year life.
Kelowna's Family Hub pushing forward despite funding woes
June 07, 2019 - 11:00 AM

KELOWNA - The Central Okanagan Family Hub’s current fundraising drive will culminate June 14 with a drive-thru breakfast at the facility.
Grant application writing one of the most vital skills needed by non-profits
January 25, 2019 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - The very survival of hundreds of non-profit organizations in the Okanagan depends on having at least one member skilled at writing grant applications.
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iN DISCUSSION: Hot takes on cold facts
This is where cold facts yield to the hottest of takes. Here you'll find reader responses to stories and newsletter editorials, or letters to the editor for the week of May 12. They may have been edited slightly for readability. Th

Spam buns, worm poutine and pork tongue on the menu for Calgary Stampede
CALGARY - The Calgary Stampede menu this year is set to include a heaping of pickle flavours and something for those with a cast-iron stomach. There will be pork tongue, fiery dill Coke, deep-fried pickle Oreos and tzatziki-twisted pickles,

Three searches, one arrest in Tk'emlups pot shop raids
Cops seized illegal cigarettes and cannabis in three raids this week on the Tk'emlups reserve. The raids resulted in one arrest and a "substantial" amount of cannabis and tobacco seizures in a collaboration between Kamloops RC

Clearwater woman argues to get her dog back — but not her 10 cats
A North Thompson woman has managed to get her dog back after it was seized by the BC SPCA but not her 10 cats. According to an April 11 BC Farm Industry Review Board decision, Kristi Gerigk had two dogs and 10 cats seized in February when s

News Items tag as: Kelowna Community Resources

Stats show reports of racism up dramatically in Kelowna

Kelowna volunteer fair to be held virtually

New web portal invites stories about racism and discrimination in Kelowna

The highs and lows of connecting through video conferencing for Kelowna non profits

Fundraising has become the new normal for Kelowna’s Family Hub

Kelowna's Family Hub pushing forward despite funding woes

Grant application writing one of the most vital skills needed by non-profits

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