Lottery home stands out

 If you were hoping to get a ticket for the 2020 Hometown Heroes Lottery, you’re out of luck. If you were able to get one before they sold out last week, there’s a chance you could end up living in a home that has breathtaking views of Kelowna and Okanagan Lake. The annual lottery, […]

Workouts raise big cash

Even though gyms and studios were closed during the month of May, it didn’t stop British Columbians from getting moving and raising big money for cancer research and support. BC Cancer Foundation’s Workout to Conquer Cancer raised more than $650,000 to support those across the province who are facing the disease. “A huge thank you […]

Food bank chasing $20K

The Kamloops Food Bank is participating in this year’s Great Canadian Giving Challenge. For the month of June, every dollar donated to a Canadian charity through CanadaHelps.org gives them a chance to win $20,000. The local non-profit will be one of thousands of charities competing for the coveted prize. “It would just mean so much,” Corra Gassner, office and […]

‘Made in YLW’ benefits YMCA

Kelowna city councillor Loyal Wooldridge has launched the MADE IN YLW campaign to help the local economy take on the challenges faced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The small business owner has partnered with Ignite Design and Fleek Factory to make products that promote supporting local businesses and charities. Each shirt and bag will have a […]

This Bag carries hope

An Okanagan non-profit called ‘This Bag Helps’ started less than two months ago, but it has already raised enough funds to start giving out small business micro grants to those struggling through this pandemic. “We are so thankful to all those who have bought a bag and supported the cause and are elated to be able […]

Dealership donates $50K

Kelowna Chevrolet has become one of the driving forces behind the new Health Science Centre at Okanagan College. The dealership has donated $50,000 to the Our Students, Your Health campaign, whose goal is to raise $5 million. This latest donation means the campaign is halfway to its goal. “As we’re all realizing, health care professionals […]

Charities corral crisis cash

Thirteen charitable North Okanagan organizations will share in more than $113,000 in emergency support through the Community Foundation of the North Okanagan and United Way. The funding is granted to charity programs directly dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. “After reaching out to community and charity partners, we discovered that many were experiencing dire circumstances and needed help immediately,” the United […]

Support money spread out

Kelowna has received its $100,000 grant from the province in support of laid-off forestry workers, and the money will be going to three social programs throughout the city. The Community Support Grant Program aids Interior communities impacted by forestry industry closures or shift reductions. Kelowna received $100,000 after the Tolko mill shut down in January, […]

Student wins $5,000 tuition

Winning $5,000 towards college tuition through a local contest was the last thing Brittani Sali expected to happen this week. In fact, the 22-year-old was just waking up when she answered the phone from a local radio announcer and thought she may have still been dreaming. The contest, sponsored by the Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund, was hosted […]

Memorabilia to raise funds

Kelowna’s Players Choice Sports has always been a big supporter of the Homebase Charity Slo-Pitch Tournament, which features several NHL players who hail from or reside in the Okanagan. The event, which raises money for JoeAnna’s House, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but Players Choice Sports has decided to put on a […]