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Ukraine
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…
Rally for those impacted by Russian invasion of Ukraine held in Kamloops
A solemn, heartfelt ceremony was held on the Thompson Rivers University Campus today. Around thirty…
TRU faculty to rally in support of those impacted by Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Thompson Rivers University Faculty Association is holding a rally at the campus tomorrow to…
Ukrainian Kamloops resident working overtime to better protect fellows on front lines in Kyiv, Kharkiv
A Kamloops resident is working long days, coordinating the gathering and shipment of protective equipment…
No politics allowed in Kelowna’s Russian and Ukrainian Deli
A Kelowna deli catering to Eastern European tastes – with lots of Russian and Ukrainian…
Kamloops Ukrainian dancers to bring colour, hope to rallies in support homeland
Kamloops can expect to see Ukrainian dancers in colourful traditional wear at today's rally in…
‘Music gives us hope’: Ukrainian couple from Vernon perform with Okanagan symphony
Ukrainian-Canadian Alex Wedensky says his solo performance tonight with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra is a…
Peachland park lights up in support of Ukraine
Take a stroll through Peachland’s downtown and you’ll be greeted by the colours of Ukraine’s…
Rally for Ukraine planned in Penticton this weekend
People standing with Ukraine are invited to join a second support rally in Penticton this…
Vernon City Hall flies Ukrainian flag
To the sound of the Ukrainian national anthem, sung by a small crowd standing in…
‘I am not OK’: Canadian Ukrainian in Kamloops in emotional pain as Russia invades homeland
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing anger, fear and grief among Canadian Ukrainians who…
iN PHOTOS: Rally for Ukraine draws large crowd outside Kelowna city hall
Ukraine’s national anthem, a song that has become one of global defiance amid the Russian…
Vancouver star Ryan Reynolds matching $1 million in donations for Ukrainian refugees
One of British Columbia’s most renowned actors is using his platform and his wallet to…
Canadian telephone companies waive fees for calls, texts to Ukraine
Telephone companies across Canada are waiving long-distance fees for calls and texts to Ukraine. Earlier…
Ukrainian families invited to borsch supper tonight in Oliver
In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a couple from Oliver is opening their…
‘Stand with Ukraine’ rally tomorrow in Kamloops
A rally to support Ukraine is scheduled in Kamloops for tomorrow. The Russian invasion of…