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iN PHOTOS: North Okanagan painter uses his art to raise money for charity
A self-taught artist based in Coldstream is painting vibrant works of work while raising money…
Vernon Paralympian suing housing charity over $60,000 debt
A decorated Vernon Paralympian with three gold medals under her belt is taking legal action…
Kamloops Christmas angel recognized by community for giving
A Ukrainian senior in Kamloops, known for her delicious homemade pierogis, is being recognized for…
iN VIDEO: Kamloops family putting up 55,000 Christmas lights for charity drive
Walking into a festive Christmas display in a front yard in Kamloops is like walking…
North Okanagan volunteers build free beds for children in need
Volunteers in the North Okanagan have been busy building twin beds and bunkbeds for children…
Lemonade stands around B.C. raising funds for Kelowna charity today
People around B.C. are setting up lemonade stands today to help out families of patients…
$1.5 million donation to build new cancer therapy suite in Kelowna
The BC Cancer Foundation received a $1.5 million donation to build a new therapy suite…
Okanagan and Kamloops organizations showing the Christmas spirit
Despite the lack on snow, Christmas is still fast approaching and many organizations across the…
Vernon volunteers fighting holiday loneliness by serving 500 Christmas meals
For the first time since 2019, Vernon volunteers will be providing a full-service Christmas dinner…
How to become a Christmas Elf to help families in Okanagan and Shuswap
Volunteer Christmas elves across the Okanagan are working to provide for families and individuals who…
DRUMMING AND RUNNING: Ultra-marathoner in Okanagan raising money for kids
A BC man is on his way through the Okanagan as part of a fundraising…
Mamas for Mamas charity closes Penticton office
A non-profit supporting families with poverty-related challenges will no longer be operating out of its…
Kamloops teenager has plan to raise even more money for hospice
A Kamloops teenager and full time student, who has already raised thousands of dollars for…
Blacksmithing is alive and well in the Okanagan
Westbank Museum is holding their annual blacksmithing demonstration this weekend for those interested in the…
Kelowna mom ready to rappel down a Kelowna office tower for a good cause
A group of 23 people is getting ready to rappel from a Kelowna office tower…
Shuswap farmer and volunteer delivered free corn to evacuees during wildfire crisis
A farmer in the Shuswap donated over 600 cobs of fresh corn to people impacted…
Your chance to win a $1 million Okanagan home with return of lottery
The Lake Life Lottery is returning for a second year to raise money for charity…
‘Overwhelming’: Donations of water, food to frontlines of Okanagan wildfire battle not needed
The wildfires in the Southern Interior have led to an outpouring of community support, putting…
Race car drivers offering rides at South Okanagan’s Area 27 track
Members of the public have a rare chance to enjoy the Area 27 racetrack in…
Chair of Canucks autism charity under investigation for fraud
The chair of a Vancouver Canucks charity is currently under investigation for fraud. Lawyer William…
Tragic death of Clearwater fire captain leaves community reeling
A young mother in Clearwater tragically died of a heart attack just over a week…
Last weekend to visit WhoVille in Kamloops this holiday season
There are only two days left to visit WhoVille in Kamloops this holiday season. The…
iN HOLIDAY: Jolly Santa volunteers to bring cheer, raise funds for Kamloops hospital
An experienced Santa Claus in Kamloops is offering his services to businesses in the community…
Pandemic recovery funding available for B.C. Interior non-profits
After two years of pandemic restrictions, organizations serving people in need have been struggling, and…