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Russia-Ukraine War
Hosting Ukrainian war refugees changes Kamloops man’s life for the better
A Kamloops search and rescue volunteer hosted several families seeking refuge from the Russian-Ukraine war…
Kelowna group launching service to help connect Ukrainian refugees with landlords
A Kelowna volunteer group that has been operating since the war in Ukraine began is…
Ukrainian refugees continue settling in Okanagan
Two women settling into their new lives in Kelowna are among roughly 40 families who…
Kelowna concert this weekend to support Ukrainian military efforts
A concert this weekend in Kelowna is a fundraiser for military and medical supplies to…
iN PHOTOS: TRU alum covering war in home country of Ukraine with camera
Not long ago, Igor Tkachev was in Kamloops attending classes at Thompson Rivers University, like…
Okanagan Sunflower Festival blooms today to raise funds for Ukraine
Attending the Sunflower Festival near Penticton is a way to help support humanitarian aid in…
Escaping from ‘hell to heaven,’ Ukrainian refugee recounts survival and arrival to Kelowna
A Ukrainian refugee who has fled her country with her two children describes the current…
Vernon, Shuswap hotels offering employment and accommodation to Ukrainian refugees
Fairfield by Marriott hotels in Vernon and Salmon Arm are offering employment and accommodation to…
Organizer behind fundraising effort in Kelowna has family members trying to make it to Canada
A Kelowna man organizing fundraising efforts for Ukrainian is also waiting for the arrival of…
Support for Ukraine remains strong across the Okanagan
Citizens of the Okanagan continue to help the people of Ukraine who are defending their…
B.C. phone line set up to assist Ukrainians fleeing war
The B.C. government has set up a telephone line to support Ukrainians fleeing the war…
Two Ukrainian soldiers who received supplies from Kelowna were killed
Two Ukrainian soldiers who received supplies from Kelowna have died. Local volunteer Danylo Sora made…
‘Every dollar counts’: Okanagan resorts offer luxury stays in Ukrainian fundraiser
Okanagan businesses are offering up big prizes for a silent auction, and proceeds will be…
Kamloops artist creates beautiful sunflower stained-glass piece to support Ukraine
A Kamloops artist with more than 40 years of experience with stained glass didn’t want…
B.C. giving drivers one-time $110 rebate to ease impact of high gas prices
B.C. drivers are getting a one-time rebate of $110 to ease the costs of gas…
Kelowna candlelight vigil planned to honour those killed in Ukraine
A candlelight vigil is planned for this coming weekend in Kelowna in honour of the…
$140,000 raised for Ukraine medical supplies, military gear by Kelowna group
What started with three people and a desire to help Ukraine has grown into a…
Rallies for Ukraine happening today in Thompson Okanagan
Thompson Okanagan residents are continuing to support their loved ones oversees with rallies for Ukraine.…
Thompson Nicola man honouring Ukrainian grandfather by fighting for his country
A Barriere man who looks up to his Ukrainian grandfather says now is the time…
Lots of interest in hosting Ukrainian refugees in Central Okanagan
Roughly 100 Central Okanagan residents have expressed interest in hosting refugees, based on the numbers…
Every can counts: Donating to Ukrainian war effort made simple in Kamloops
Residents in Kamloops who want to support the war effort in Ukraine now have an…
‘Badge of honour’: Kamloops, Okanagan MPs sanctioned by Russia
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Frank Caputo was surprised but proud to be added to a new batch…
Kelowna mom supporting humanitarian efforts in Ukraine through donations
More than 100 people lined up outside a Ukrainian church this afternoon, including a Kelowna…
Kelowna man defending military units in Ukraine
A Kelowna Ukrainian-Canadian has safely arrived in Ukraine and is defending military units amid a…