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Thanksgiving
Central Okanagan food bank serves record numbers this Thanksgiving
Central Okanagan Food Bank locations served a record number of residents over the Thanksgiving season,…
We asked, you answered: Eat turkey without having to cook this Thanksgiving
You don’t need to be part of a large gathering to enjoy the classic taste…
Kelowna homeless shelter remains focused on need for winter shelter amid Thanksgiving celebrations
With an emergency shelter not opening as temperatures drop this year, the executive director of…
Favourite Thanksgiving Day side dishes, desserts ranked by province
Canadians have different tastes when it comes to their favourite Thanksgiving Day dishes and desserts.…
Animal activists target Kelowna turkey farm
Animal activists gathered outside a Kelowna industrial turkey farm and slaughterhouse slated to open in…
B.C. SPCA has tips to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to gather with our loved ones, and that includes our furry,…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission prepares for 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner
KELOWNA – This year marks the 40th annual Thanksgiving dinner served at Kelowna's Gospel Mission.…
iN PHOTOS: Thanksgiving long weekend
THOMPSON OKANAGAN – It is Thanksgiving day and people are enjoying their holiday. This holiday…
Kelowna’s Gospel Mission ready for Thanksgiving dinner
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s Gospel Mission is helping the community this Thanksgiving by providing dinner to…
One way to give back in Kamloops this Thanksgiving weekend
KAMLOOPS – If you're looking to give back over this Thanksgiving long weekend, a Kamloops…
How to avoid salmonella poisoning during the Thanksgiving feast
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It's that time of year when families gather to share a turkey feast so here's some tips to make sure festivities remain salmonella-free. To avoid symptoms of food poisoning such as stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and fever there are four basic steps to follow. 1. When preparing any food, wash your hands...
Kamloops New Life Mission expects busy winter, extends opening hours
KAMLOOPS - Since the season changed, so have the temperatures, but for the New Life Mission in Kamloops it’s still business as usual. Stan Dueck, the centre’s executive director says the effort to help out the homeless has increased since the centre’s hours were extended to 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week....
Gospel Mission serving up 800 meals on Thanksgiving
KELOWNA – The majority of people taking advantage of the annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Kelowna Gospel Mission on Monday will be the working poor and families, not the homeless. The Mission is gearing up to serve 800 people a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, and of course,...
Thanksgiving for the less fortunate
KAMLOOPS - As families gather to feast on turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing this long weekend others in the city are coming together to make sure the less fortunate do not miss out on a hearty Thanksgiving meal. The New Life Mission is once again hosting a Thanksgiving dinner on Monday from 11 a.m. to...
Soupateria expects 150 for Thanksgiving meal
PENTICTON - The Soupateria will be filled with smells of turkey, pumpkin pie and apple spice as they serve up a Thanksgiving meal this holiday long-weekend. Anyone is welcome to stop by the Soupateria on Monday, Oct. 13 between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (one hour) for a hot, traditional Thanksgiving meal. The Soupateria hosts...
Thanksgiving long weekend full of fall fun
KAMLOOPS - A teddy bear picnic, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, salmon and hockey. Yes, you have a lot of options to keep the family busy beyond eating turkey this Thanksgiving long weekend. Kick off the weekend with a Blazers game tonight. The team will be hosting Lethbridge Friday and then will host Everett on Saturday....