News Items tag as: Remembrance Day

Kamloops family frustrated war veteran locked away in care home because of pandemic
November 11, 2020 - 4:00 PM

Alzheimer’s and time have faded Harold Houghton’s memories of his days in the British Merchant Marine during World War II.
World War Two veteran's dog tags found in Kelowna, returned to daughter by RCMP
November 06, 2020 - 10:33 AM

Kelowna police have reunited a Calgary woman with her veteran father's lost dog tags.
Kelowna Remembrance Day memorial site vandalized
November 06, 2020 - 9:17 AM

A Kelowna Remembrance Day commemoration to honour the lives of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the service of their country was vandalized early yesterday morning.
Remembrance Day decorations honour veterans on this Lake Country resident's fence
November 05, 2020 - 10:00 PM

A Lake Country woman known for her colourful and creative creations that line her fence for the seasons has created a special display for Remembrance Day.
Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremony cancelled
November 04, 2020 - 10:58 AM

Kelowna’s Remembrance Day ceremony has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19.
Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought
November 02, 2020 - 6:00 AM

More than 100 soldiers from Kamloops and the Okanagan were sent overseas to Afghanistan, a feat that an Okanagan College history professor who served in the B.C. Dragoon wants to ensure isn’t forgotten.
Field of Crosses returns to Kelowna Cenotaph
November 01, 2020 - 4:03 PM

Remembrance Day ceremonies may not be possible this year given COVID-19 precautions but that doesn't mean there won't be a way to honour local men and women who died in wars past.
Remembrance Day is going to look at lot different in Kamloops, Okanagan this year
October 29, 2020 - 7:30 AM

Kamloops and Okanagan branches of the Royal Canadian Legion are concerned about their poppy campaign fundraising this year and some are asking residents to support veterans from home for Remembrance Day.
Soldiers trained on Okanagan Lake helped pave the way for Chinese rights in Canada
November 09, 2019 - 6:00 AM

The efforts of a small group of Chinese-Canadian soldiers who took part in a British special forces espionage operation during the latter stages of World War II are recognized today by a small plaque situated in what might seem to be an unusual place.
A weekend of remembrance, reflection and crafting
November 08, 2019 - 7:15 AM

It’s a weekend for relaxing, but more importantly, a weekend for reflection and remembrance throughout Kamloops and the Okanagan.
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LETTER: Kelowna protest against public health orders not about masks and restrictions
Dear Editor, Out of curiosity, I put my mask on and travelled into downtown Kelowna Saturday (Jan. 16) to bear witness at the Anti-mask rally. I wandered through the platform above the toilets across from City Hall and observed the signs on

B.C. wine country can be grateful for our Aussie expats on Australia Day
In celebration of Australia Day, we talk to five Okanagan wine stars that hail from down under, and ask the important questions including Aussie wine recommendations, favourite sports and what boots to wear in the vineyard. With a Master of Wine

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News Items tag as: Remembrance Day

Kamloops family frustrated war veteran locked away in care home because of pandemic

World War Two veteran's dog tags found in Kelowna, returned to daughter by RCMP

Kelowna Remembrance Day memorial site vandalized

Remembrance Day decorations honour veterans on this Lake Country resident's fence

Kelowna Remembrance Day ceremony cancelled

Why we remember: The Afghan War and the soldiers from the Okanagan, Kamloops who fought

Field of Crosses returns to Kelowna Cenotaph

Remembrance Day is going to look at lot different in Kamloops, Okanagan this year

Soldiers trained on Okanagan Lake helped pave the way for Chinese rights in Canada

A weekend of remembrance, reflection and crafting

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