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Kal Rotary launches online Dream Fund
While the coronavirus pandemic may have cancelled the Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction, Rotarians still have…
Lack of cash forcing Vernon’s O’Keefe Ranch to close early
Due to its dire financial situation, the Historic O'Keefe Ranch, a popular North Okanagan tourist…
Winner could collect $300,000 in B.C. SPCA 50/50 lottery
The only thing better than helping an animal in need, is helping an animal in…
Former Vernon residents smash fundraising goal in Kal Lake paddleboard challenge
More than 20 paddleboarders have paddled the length of Kalamalka Lake in the Okanagan raising…
Habitat for Humanity set to build affordable homes in North Okanagan
The housing charity Habitat for Humanity Okanagan is set to build six homes in Lumby…
Rotary Club of Kelowna names former food bank executive director its new president
Lenetta Parry, former executive director of the Central Okanagan Community Food Bank, is the latest…
Vernon’s Kal Rotary Club donates $42K to overseas projects
From gas cooking stoves to drinking water filters, the Kalamalka Rotary Club has donated $42,000…
North Okanagan’s O’Keefe Ranch eyes opening date
The popular North Okanagan Historic O’Keefe Ranch has opened up its grounds to the public…
Kal Rotary divvies up $185K to local charities
From new mountain bike trails in Kal Park to a roof over the Lavington skating…
A quarter of B.C. not-for-profit groups say they won’t last 6 months
Almost a quarter of not-for-profit organizations say they don't think they can stay open longer…
Vernon dealership gives free car to single mom in need
Vernon's Bannister Honda put out a call April 1 for nominations so it could give…
‘White Heart’ project launched in North Okanagan to say thank you to health care workers
In an effort to find a way for the public to show their gratitude to…
Vernon dealership giving away 2 free vehicles to families affected by COVID-19
A Vernon car dealership is giving away two free vehicles to families in the community…
B.C. SPCA seeks help after mini-horses, llamas, emus rescued from Interior property
The B.C. SPCA is appealing for help to house more than 50 animals, including 36 mini-horses,…
Vernon’s Upper Room Mission shutters temporarily
Citing financial stress, the Upper Room Mission is closing its doors, laying off all its…
Vernon CMHA switching its services online
To help against the spread of COVID-19 the Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon and District…
Vernon SPCA appeal for ‘tough old guy’ in rough shape
The Vernon branch of the BC SPCA is appealing to the public for help in…
Kal Rotary makes sizeable donation to VJH foundation
The Kalamalka Rotary club has donated $30,000 to the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. Over the…
Rotary dishes out much needed cash for Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre
The Allan Brooks Nature Centre has received a sizeable donation from the Kal Rotary fund…
Not-for-profit Vernon dental clinic sees large increase in patients unable to pay
While nobody looks forward to a trip to the dentist for those visiting Vernon's not-for-profit…
Love it or hate it, Rotary’s RibFest is a money-maker
The controversial 2019 Sunrise Rotary RibFest appears to be a fundraising juggernaut. According to a…
SilverStar sausage sizzle snags $38K for Aussie bushfires
With the current and past owners of SilverStar Mountain Resort matching the money raised at…
Kamloops family lights the way to goodwill
When 13-year-old Cassie McNutt prompted her parents to hold a homeless winter clothing drive there’s…
Kal Rotary Dream Auction raises recording-breaking $340K
The 35th Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction raised $340,000 this year and organizations have just a…