Ford drives education at OC
Automotive trades students at the Okanagan College are being rewarded with an exciting new way to master their skills. After deeming 95 of Ford’s 2020 F-150s irreparable and unable to be safely driven due to flooding last year, Ford of Canada and Orchard Ford have decided to donate those vehicles to educational institutions across Canada, […]
Big White aids women’s shelter
Big White Ski Resort is making a whole week out of International Women’s Day. The popular Okanagan ski resort is hosting a week-long donation drive for Kelowna Women’s Shelter, asking people to drop off gently used clothing, household items, non-perishable food or gift cards for collection and distribution. Items will be accepted at the […]
Selin back to help radio
Betty Selin is back in the radio game. The Vernon Community Radio Society has announced the longtime Vernon radio personality will be joining the team as honourary chairperson of the society’s fundraising committee. Last week, the VCRS announced Frank Martina had joined Valley FM and will be hosting a Saturday oldies show. “We are so […]
Gospel Mission strides to goal
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission’s 10th annual Strides to End Homelessness event raised more than $50,000 over the weekend. Due to COVID-19, participants were not able to walk together like in years past, but everyone was encouraged to participate with their own bubbles. “Instead of a big walk where everybody walks together, people simply went in […]
Indigenous Awards play key role
Four students are living proof that the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society’s Indigenous Awards are helping to prepare them for their roles in the working world. Whether the students are matriculating in institutions for trades training, apprenticeships, diplomas, certificates, undergraduate degrees, masters, doctoral and teacher education studies, the awards are helping to make dreams […]
Strides walk to end homelessness
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is hoping to raise $50,000 on Saturday when it conducts its 10th annual Strides to End Homelessness event. The Mission is inviting the community to do a two- or five-kilometre walk or a 10-kilometre run with members of their bubble on Saturday, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Strides to End Homelessness is […]
Non-profits get grant help
The City of Kelowna is making a one-time grant available to a select number of non-profit organizations within the cultural, sport and event sectors who have been impacted hard by COVID-19. Applications are now being accepted for the Recovery and Sustainability Grant program. The application deadline in March 15. City council earmarked $100,000 for the […]
$25K for Boys and Girls Club
Boys and Girls Club Okanagan received a $25,000 cheque from Rogers Communication this week. The company awarded its Ted Rogers Community Grants to organizations across the country, including 10 in B.C. that totalled $150,000. The $25,000 the Boys and Girls Club Okanagan received was the most handed out to a B.C. organization. Victoria Youth Empowerment […]
Pinot gris to the rescue
Naramata’s Nichol Vineyard and Winery will be donating some of its sales to BC Hospitality Foundation, all in an effort to help those who are having trouble making it through the COVID-19 pandemic. The winery announced Wednesday that it will be giving $10 from the sale of every case of its 2019 pinot gris to […]
Kelowna’s best, brightest wanted
If you know someone who is 40 years or older and has made a significant impact on the Central Okanagan, now is the time to get them the recognition they deserve. Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship from BDO, is conducting its Top 40 Over 40 feature in 2021 and is seeking nominations. The feature […]
