News Items tag as: Pro-life Kelowna

Kelowna minister sues Quebec government, hints canceling his 'freedom' rally triggered wildfires
August 09, 2023 - 3:00 PM

Art Lucier, the minister for the Kelowna-based Harvest Ministries International, is suing the Quebec government for its June cancellation of a planned Quebec City rally.
Kelowna’s pro-choice activists not surprised to be likened to Nazis by pro-life advocates
August 04, 2021 - 6:30 AM

A new anti-abortion billboard in West Kelowna simply says “Abortion is Not healthcare” and “Pregnancy is not a disease.”
Anti-abortion film 'Unplanned' screening in Kelowna despite Landmark cancellation
July 09, 2019 - 3:27 PM

KELOWNA - Despite protests and an official cancellation by a theatre chain, the controversial film Unplanned is still coming to Kelowna next week.
Pro-life protesters in front of Kelowna school, this time without graphic images
June 08, 2015 - 1:24 PM

KELOWNA – Ten thousand blue and pink ribbons line Gordon Drive in front of KLO Middle School and the Evangel Church today to remind people abortions are legal even in the third trimester.
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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

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

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

Kelowna minister sues Quebec government, hints canceling his 'freedom' rally triggered wildfires