News Items tag as: Polar Swim for Refugees

Kelowna man to jump into Okanagan Lake in support of refugees
December 03, 2015 - 8:30 AM

KELOWNA - “What’s a little bit of icy water compared to some of the things they’ve been through,” Alan Monk says.
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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 third week of December 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

iN VIDEO: Kamloops baker gives crash course on making the perfect macaron
The kitchen at Mary Ann’s Macarons in Kamloops is clean and comfortable, a place where thousands of festive macarons are made all year round. The baker behind the business is Ashley Funk, although she is known by many customers and fe

Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don't have the right to advertise on billboards or other places because marijuana itself remains illegal under federal law, an appeals court says. The owner of a me

iN MAPS: The most exciting Christmas lights to see in Vernon
There are an abundance of festive houses in Vernon that go all out on their Christmas decorations, illuminating the street with Christmas cheer. For over a decade, iNFOnews.ca has been adding to its list of addresses that really get into th

Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
NEW YORK (AP) — The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 millio
December 22, 2024 9:00 PM
In Similkameen homelands, mining operations threaten syilx Okanagan laws, identity
Madison Terbasket grew up learning about syilx title and rights from her culture’s worldview as a member of th
December 22, 2024 7:00 PM
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste
TORONTO - On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a scam. When a cus
December 22, 2024 6:00 PM
BC teacher suspended for not letting Grade 8 student use the bathroom
A BC teacher who made a Grade 8 student cry after they told them they couldn't use the bathroom has been suspend
December 22, 2024 4:00 PM
Not quite the 'Girl from Ipanema', a fur seal's rare appearance on Rio's famous beach turns heads
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Short, and dark, and young, and tired, the seal on Ipanema was basking ... The fur
December 22, 2024 3:00 PM

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