Down with the debris
The Bluebird Road South Beach Access is now clear of flood debris, thanks to the cleanup efforts of a group of FortisBC employees. Last weekend a few dozen Fortis employees volunteered their time to clean up the beach, which was strewn with a thick carpet of debris as a result of the recent flooding in […]
Thrilled with donation
The Canadian Mental Health Association – SOS branch says its “so grateful” for the “incredible” donation of a seven-passenger Dodge caravan from Parker’s Chrysler. As one of its first outings, the men’s group from Unity Clubhouse enjoyed a trip to Tickleberry’s in Okanagan Falls in the van. The van also transports members to various activities in the […]
Kaleden couple gives back
Giving back to the community just comes naturally to Sue and Tom Kelly. The Kaleden couple have mirrored their lengthy support of nonprofit organizations by donating $30,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s campaign to provide medical equipment for the Penticton Regional Hospital expansion. Sue worked for 32 years as a financial planner with […]
Iced tea for wildfires
Three Kelowna kids wanted to do their part to help communities affected by wildfires. Jordan, Layla and Jayda made an iced tea and Freezee stand, and were able to raise $88.50. The kids simply said that you don’t need much to do great things, just be a caring and selfless person. They hope to raise […]
United Way helping out
The United Way is known for helping people and organizations in various communities, and now United Ways across the province are teaming up to help those impacted by wildfires. United Way Centraide Canada and United Way Thompson Nicola Cariboo are driving the initial launch. Other impacted United Way regions are following suit. “Recovery from a crisis like […]
Peachfest needs volunteers
The 70th annual Penticton Peach Festival is short on volunteers, and organizers are putting out a call for help. Volunteer coordinator Audrey Baker said their pool of volunteers is aging somewhat, with many unable to commit to as many hours as they did in previous years. “I’m looking for a little bit of everything,” she […]
Toy run runs on
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 40 in Penticton is hosting their second annual Toy Run & Poker Derby on July 22. The event will be a guided tour through the Okanagan Valley with four poker hand stops and lunch on route. The run starts and leaves the Penticton Legion, 502 Martin Street, at 10 a.m. and the […]
Help all kids play
For the next two week customers of Peter’s Your Independent Grocer and Real Canadian Superstore can help get local under-serviced children off the sidelines and playing sport through the Give a Little, Help a Lot campaign. The annual Loblaw Companies Ltd. in-store fundraising campaign is supporting KidSport in 35 of its stores across the […]
Subway serves up cash
Vernon Subway restaurants have donated $10,000 in support of Men’s Health Month in the North Okanagan. “We are very grateful for the generous support we continue to receive from Subway,” said Andrea Egan, of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. “Their donation will help purchase much-needed equipment and services for men in the North Okanagan.” Subway […]
An outpouring of support
Evacuees in Kamloops won’t be going hungry any time soon, thanks to an outpouring of support from locals and beyond. The Kamloops Food Bank is expecting a shipment of 100,000 pounds of food from Fort McMurray Wednesday morning. The shipment is in addition to the thousands of pounds of food delivered by four Fort McMurray residents Monday. […]
