News Items tag as: Syrian refugees in Kelowna

Author Lawrence Hill coming to Okanagan
May 03, 2019 - 12:01 PM

KELOWNA - Lawrence Hill, one of Canada's most prolific and outspoken authors, is coming to the Okanagan later this month to read and discuss his award-winning body of work.
Bus strike creates unique challenges for local refugees
November 22, 2016 - 4:40 PM

KELOWNA – The bus strike in the Central Okanagan is having a dire effect on a group of people who already face enormous challenges.
UBCO students organizing formal fundraiser for Syrian relief
March 01, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - The UBCO Student Union is organizing a formal dinner and series of performances to raise money for Syrians next week.
Local refugee group brings family of six from Syria
January 30, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA – A Syrian family of six is settling into their new home in West Kelowna.
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.
Kelowna church prepares to welcome and support Syrian refugee family
November 25, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Four generations of a Syrian family will soon be enjoying the relative safety of life in Kelowna with the support of a local church congregation.
Kelowna dentists administer dose of compassion to local refugees
November 18, 2015 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA - A group of Kelowna dentists have come together to provide an essential service to a Syrian refugee family who moved to Kelowna this past summer.
Help Kelowna's homeless before refugees? Here's how
November 17, 2015 - 8:00 PM

KELOWNA - Interest in helping the homeless appears to be reaching new highs since Canada announced it would attempt to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada before the end of the year.
Local agencies preparing for Syrian refugees, awaiting government direction
November 13, 2015 - 8:00 PM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It's unknown how many Syrian refugees will be arriving in the souther Interior, but in the meantime, officials with the Immigrant Service Society of B.C. are looking for housing to place those escaping the conflict in the Middle East.
Money spent on refugees a hot topic at upcoming Kelowna immigration symposium
September 23, 2015 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA – The effects of immigration on the Okanagan will be a topic of discussion at an upcoming two-day symposium at Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan this weekend.
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News Items tag as: Syrian refugees in Kelowna

Author Lawrence Hill coming to Okanagan

Bus strike creates unique challenges for local refugees

UBCO students organizing formal fundraiser for Syrian relief

Local refugee group brings family of six from Syria

Kelowna man to jump into Okanagan Lake in support of refugees

Kelowna church prepares to welcome and support Syrian refugee family

Kelowna dentists administer dose of compassion to local refugees

Help Kelowna's homeless before refugees? Here's how

Local agencies preparing for Syrian refugees, awaiting government direction

Money spent on refugees a hot topic at upcoming Kelowna immigration symposium

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