Community News
Kelowna’s Annual Inclusion Chain Unites Community in Celebration of Diversity
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Junior All Native Basketball Tournament bringing hundreds to Okanagan
Over 870 First Nations youth are bringing their basketball talents to Kelowna for the annual Junior All Native Tournament (JANT) from Mar. 20-25. It is…
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Lake Country Firefighters climb 69-stories for cancer
Last weekend, four Lake Country firefighters; Ben Burbine, Tom Clements, Patrick Bone and Chris Backhouse completed a 69-floor stair climb to raise money for the…
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West Kelowna’s first accessible playground is becoming a reality
Five months ago, Melissa Grassmick began to wonder why there wasn’t a playground in West Kelowna that was accessible for her daughter Julia. Julia was…
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Gold-medalist Micah Zandee-Hart and Royals’ Anson McMaster speak on diversity and inclusion in the game of hockey
This past weekend the Victoria Royals hosted ‘Hockey For All’ day during their game against the Vancouver Giants, celebrating and raising awareness for the issues…
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Hundreds gather in front of BC Legislature in show of solidarity with Ukraine
Hundreds of Victorians crowded in front of the neo-baroque facade of the BC Legislature building in a rally of solidarity with the people of Ukraine…
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Camosun’s Matthew Hicks wins Yvonne Thompson Page Co-op Student of the Year Award
Camosun College student Matthew Hicks has been selected as the winner of the 2021 Yvonne Thompson Page Co-op Student of the Year Award for excellence…
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Nanaimo RCMP ask for assistance locating Dylan Mckay
The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing 28-year-old Dylan McKay, who has not been in contact with his family since…
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Vikes’ Shoot for the Cure raises over $29K
The University of Victoria women’s basketball brought in a record-breaking $29,200 in donations for their Shoot for the Cure fundraiser held from Feb. 1-11. This year's…
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‘A huge heart’: Celebrating the incredible generosity of the Royals’ Igor Zborovskiy
There are some amazing people around the game of hockey, and Victoria Royals forward Igor Zborovskiy is certainly one of them. Photo credit: Jay WallaceZborovskiy…
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Camosun College’s Patrick Jones named the recipient of national award in apprenticeship education
Camosun College’s automotive service technician program lead Patrick Jones has been chosen as the first recipient of the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship Award…