by Okanagan Life | Mar 18, 2016 | Community
For the first time in over a decade, Penticton is hosting a full-fledged writers’ conference. “We really enjoyed the ones the Penticton Writers and Publishers hosted years ago for the writing community,” says Dawn Renaud, who works with authors as a freelance editor...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 17, 2016 | Community
The application period is open for two City of Kelowna grant programs that help residents build stronger neighbourhoods. “Residents often know just what’s needed to enhance the quality of life in their neighbourhoods,” says Louise Roberts, Manager of Community...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 17, 2016 | Community
The new year is off to a busy start at the South Okanagan Events Centre, with a record number of people passing through the buildings’ doors within the first two weeks of March. Upwards of 35,000 people visited the facilities during a 17-day stretch. “It’s been...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 1, 2016 | Community
The B.C. Wood Design Awards honoured excellence in architectural wood projects this week, with special honours going to projects in Kelowna, Kamloops and Enderby. The annual awards recognize leadership in wood use in design and celebrate structural and architectural...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 1, 2016 | Community
Canada’s best club curling teams are coming to the sunny Okanagan next November to play for a national championship, as announced Tuesday by Curling Canada. The 2016 Travelers Curling Club Championship will be played Nov. 20-26 at the Kelowna Curling Club, featuring...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 1, 2016 | Community
UBC is featuring a local soccer star at this year’s Valley First/UBC Okanagan Athletics Breakfast. Rob Friend is the special guest speaker at the annual event, a fundraiser for Heat athletes. Each spring, UBC’s Okanagan campus hosts the Valley First/UBC...
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