News Items tag as: Okanagan Foster Parents Association

FULL HOUSE: Need for foster homes increases in Okanagan
April 09, 2015 - 7:30 PM

VERNON - A shortage of foster homes is impacting the quality of care provided to children during what can be one of the most traumatic experiences of their lives, says a spokesperson for a foster parents association.
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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

First Nation considers legal options as B.C. approves mining permit 'without consent'
VANCOUVER - The Xatsull First Nation says it is "disappointed" that British Columbia's Mines Ministry has granted an op
November 22, 2024 9:22 AM
Canada Post losses top $300M as strike enters second week
MONTREAL - Canada Post saw hundreds of millions of dollars drain out of its coffers last quarter, due largely to its dw
November 22, 2024 9:22 AM
New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is warning customers in remote areas of Vancouver Island that they may be without power until late
November 22, 2024 9:08 AM
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'
OTTAWA - Pat King, one of the most prominent figures of the 2022 "Freedom Convoy" in Ottawa, has been found guilty on f
November 22, 2024 8:56 AM
Middle East latest: 4 peacekeepers lightly injured as UN base is hit by rockets in south Lebanon
Rockets likely launched by Hezbollah or affiliated groups on Friday hit a United Nations peacekeeping base in southern
November 22, 2024 7:36 AM

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