Inclusivity
A gay man’s journey toward acceptance in a small southern Interior town
Kalen Jones is a 39-year-old gay man living in Clearwater who has been pushing for…
Kelowna support worker speaks out after client denied haircut because he can’t wear a mask
After his disabled client was refused a haircut at a Kelowna hair salon for not…
Check out Vernon’s new rainbow crosswalk
VERNON – Those visiting Vernon’s downtown core will notice a bright new crosswalk on Main…
Majority of Vernon council backs rainbow crosswalk
VERNON – Downtown Vernon will be a little brighter next spring. A majority of Vernon…
Vernon man asks city to give rainbow crosswalk the green light
VERNON – Vernon council has been asked to endorse a rainbow crosswalk in the downtown…
Vernon man taking pitch for rainbow crosswalk to city hall
VERNON – A local man is hoping Vernon will become the next city to embrace…
Penticton seeks to be a more inclusive community
RAINBOW CROSSWALKS? PENTICTON - Penticton City Council wants to be an inclusive community, and they are seeking ways to demonstrate that idea. Noting the recent installation of rainbow crosswalks in nearby communities such as Princeton, Summerland and Kelowna to demonstrate inclusivity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning community, council recently asked city staff...