Wanted: tall, green and healthy for the holidays 

It’s that time of year again. The City of Kelowna’s Park Services department is putting out a call for a large evergreen tree to spruce up Roxby Centennial Plaza in Rutland over the winter holidays. “We’re looking for a healthy 30- to 40-foot fir or spruce tree. A...

Nov 15 a day to celebrate giving

Saturday November 15 is municipal election day in BC but it’s also National Philanthropy Day. The day recognizes the great contributions of philanthropy — and those people active in the philanthropic community — to the enrichment of our world. “As we work...

The flu shot protects you and others

Flu season is on the way and Interior Health is gearing up to help protect children, pregnant women, seniors, people with chronic illnesses, and others who are most at risk from influenza (flu) and its complications. Influenza is a significant illness that, at...
Curling coaches receive awards

Curling coaches receive awards

Four coaches who guided Canadian curling teams to major international successes during the 2013-14 season were the recipients of the Coaching Association of Canada’s Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Awards. The Olympic men’s and women’s team coaches, Tom Coulterman of...