Ukraine
ESCAPING WAR: Ukrainian family grateful to Canada after arrival in Vernon
At 5:30 a.m. on February 24, Fedir Solovei was woken up by a phone call…
Kelowna resident returns from Poland after delivering military supplies for Ukraine
A Ukrainian resident is thanking a Kelowna group that has been personally funding and donating…
Salmon Arm’s ‘Samosa Kid’ raising funds for Ukraine in delicious way
A Salmon Arm youth, known as the Samosa Kid, is selling authentic samosas in a…
Vernon groups get ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Various groups in Vernon are rallying in preparation for the possible arrival of Ukrainian refugees.…
Support for Ukraine remains strong across the Okanagan
Citizens of the Okanagan continue to help the people of Ukraine who are defending their…
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…
Kamloops organizations planning for arrival of Ukrainian refugees
Kamloops Immigrant Services is hosting a meeting with various groups at its Tranquille Road headquarters…
‘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…
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…
Shipment of sleeping mats made from plastic bags on way to Ukraine from Kamloops
A tightly-wrapped pallet of sleeping mats made from repurposed plastic bags has left Kamloops for…
$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…
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…
Okanagan craft distillery finds delicious way to support Ukraine
If you want to support Ukraine, here's one way to help while also sticking it…
Penticton to raise Ukrainian flag at city hall
The City of Penticton will show solidarity with the people of Ukraine by flying the…
‘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…