BC SPCA leadership award
Kelowna-based SPCA volunteer coordinator Enjulie Bedi is this year’s recipient of the BC SPCA’s Leadership Award, presented to her at the society’s annual awards ceremony in Richmond on May 4. The Leadership Award was created to recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals who go the extra mile to achieve the society’s goals, and who lead […]
Piling on the donations
All 203 piles that will support the foundation of the One Water Street development’s East Tower are now in the ground, and that’s good news for a local charity. On Feb. 13, when Kerkhoff Construction and North American Development Group officially broke ground on the project, they pledged to give one dollar from every foot […]
Market supports good cause
A local event is supporting two non-profits at their annual Mother’s Day Market. The fifth annual Mother’s Day Gift Parade Vendors Market takes place May 12 at the Schubert Centre in Vernon. “This time around our raffle and admission which is by donation is for The Society for Creative Anachronism here in Vernon,” said Laura-Lynn Scheuerman, organizer. […]
Rotarians food drive helps
Saturday, April 28th is Rotary at Work Day, and to celebrate, Rotarians across the Central Okanagan will be collecting non-perishable food donations from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at all five Save on Foods locations in Kelowna and West Kelowna, in support of the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank. “We will have a top ten most needed items list to […]
Vernon has a big heart
Vernon residents showed just how big their hearts are, donating more than $93,000 to 15th annual Sun FM Have a Heart Radiothon. The record-setting total was reached in just 12 hours. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 26, Brian Martin and Betty Selin broadcasted live from Village Green Centre, while individuals, businesses and community […]
Gym supports non-profit
A Vernon gym is celebrating their one year anniversary and with that, the owners have decided to host a fundraiser. 9Round Fitness will raise money to support the Kindale Developmental Association throughout the week. “People will have the chance to enter a draw for amazing prizes all given by local businesses by coming to workout or by donation,” […]
Dreams day sets record
Papa John’s is calling its fourth annual Dreams for Kids Day a success. Record numbers were set at both the Kelowna and West Kelowna stores. “The number are in, and from the Kelowna and West Kelowna locations, we raised $25,134. It’s just incredible the generosity of Kelowna and West Kelowna. It’s overwhelming. We set a […]
Kicking up scholarships
A group of North Okanagan soccer players will be dispersing across the country as 10 players from one team were awarded post-secondary scholarships. Coach Jason Thompson called it an “unbelievable feat. It’s a testament to them.” The Thompson Okanagan Football Club (TOFC)is one of eight founding clubs in the BC Soccer Premier League. Six other […]
Vernon Toyota helps NOCS
A local business has again stepped up to help The North Okanagan Cycling Society. Vernon Toyota provided the 700 member group with a generous donation of necessary repairs and upgrades to the NOCS trailer, which the group uses to carry its trail building and maintenance equipment to and from the trailhead. “With the increased snowfall this spring the […]
Pizza to fulfil kids’ dreams
Papa John’s Pizza and the Sunshine Foundation of Canada will again team up to help assist kids in the Okanagan living with severe physical disabilities and life-threatening illnesses. The fourth annual Papa John’s Dream for Kids Day takes place Wednesday. One hundred per cent of proceeds from the day at participating Papa John’s Pizza stores […]
