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 November 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jo

iN PHOTOS: These edible mushrooms in Okanagan, Kamloops dissolve into ink
While shaggy mane mushrooms are a common find for foragers in the Okanagan and Kamloops, the fungus does something unusual at this time of year, they start to dissolve into an inky mess. Charles Ruechel, an owner at Elements Adventur

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

House of Commons debate over Kelowna housing data reveals the art of the spin
Housing data for Kelowna sparked an exchange between a local Member of Parliament and the federal Housing Minister in the House of Commons earlier this week where statistics were given out of context. Kelowna-Lake Country MP Trac

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 11:29 AM
Suspects get away after early morning police chase through Kamloops
When police tried to pull over a truck and trailer early Friday morning in Kamloops the driver took off leading offi
November 22, 2024 11:00 AM
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 10:34 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

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