Linda and Kevin Edgecombe next week will be hosting an evening of motivational speeches, music, food, drink and silent auction—all in support of girls, women and impoverished families. The couple behind Edgecombe Building Group and Live Edge Okanagan Builders will present Elevate HER, which will raise funds for those who need it both in Kelowna […]
A prominent Kelowna law firm has made a significant donation towards addressing food insecurity in the community. Pushor Mitchell has announced a $7,500 donation to Hope for the Nation for its Food For Thought Starfish Backpack Program that operates in 25 schools in the Central Okanagan. “With our current challenging economic climate, we know that food inflation […]
The Salvation Army Kamloops says it is looking to raise $240,000 through its kettle campaign in time for Christmas as the number of families in need has increased. Maj. Tracy Goyak from the Kamloops branch of the Salvation Army said all donations received will go toward organizations in the community. “So the important thing […]
The team of professionals that works with youth in Vernon has been recognized for its excellence. The youth services team at North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society won the Youth Leadership Award for 2023. The honour recognizes outstanding leadership and commitment to working with youth. “This team has worked so hard over the past […]
Central Okanagan Foundation’s Wildfire Response Fund has received $5,000 from a Kelowna investment firm. Inglis Private Investment Counsel, via the Raymond James Canada Foundation, presented the cheque to the foundation in September to support those impacted by the wildfires that struck the Central Okanagan in August. “It was absolutely devastating to watch our little piece […]
Central Okanagan Food Bank is extending its annual Christmas campaign to the rest of the year—and renaming it as a result—as the need for its services increases. The Be an Angel campaign has been a staple in the Central Okanagan for the last 27 years, during which the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation matched donations to […]
Pushor Mitchell LLP has established an award at UBC Okanagan that will help ensure the preservation of Indigenous languages. The Kelowna law firm has pledged $7,500 for the Pushor Mitchell LLP Award in Indigenous Language Fluency award. UBCO has matched the donation, resulting in $15,000 that will be awarded over the next two years. It […]
Unleashed Brewing Co. and a bunch of its furry friends will once again be getting into the Halloween spirit this weekend. The Kelowna brewery will host its second annual Spooktacular Dog Parade on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Last year’s inaugural event was an overwhelming success, with more than 100 dogs and their humans […]
Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce needs a board member. The chamber has a vacant position that is set to conclude in March 2025, and it is looking for someone to step into the breach. Directors play an integral role in charting the strategic course of the organization, aligning it with its governing bylaws. […]
A record-breaking $380,000 was raised for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation at its charity classic golf tournament. The Sept. 10 tourney at Predator Ridge included a day of golf and a live auction. “The support of our Fund-a-Need program, where participants purchased much-needed equipment throughout the hospital, gave a tremendous morale boost to our medical […]