by Okanagan Life | Sep 2, 2015 | Community
The District of Peachland will close its compost site on October 1, adhering to provincial environmental regulations that limit burning and saving $350,000 in new costs to municipal taxpayers. “In the past we’ve been able to chip or burn material, but without strict...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 2, 2015 | Community
Calling for Last Minute Team Registrations for YMCA Cycle for Strong Kids On Saturday, September 19, the Y is hosting its 9th annual Cycle for Strong Kids event outside the H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, featuring a stationary cycling class, kids zone, silent...
by Okanagan Life | Aug 27, 2015 | Community
Every parent wants their kids to be healthy and active, but only 14% of kids ages 5–11 are getting enough exercise according to ParticipACTION’s latest report on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. The recommended level of activity for children over five years...
by Shanelle Connell | Aug 26, 2015 | Community
Curl Regina will play host to the 2016 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship, it was announced today by Curling Canada. The 13th edition of the wheelchair nationals will take place from April 4-10 at the Callie Curling Club, which is celebrating its 100th birthday...
by Okanagan Life | Aug 26, 2015 | Community
Who can resist the glitter of the sun sparkling on Okanagan Lake’s waters on a summer day? Some can’t see it, but with the support of the Kelowna Yacht Club and its members, Kelowna residents with visual impairments will experience the lake too. We all can enjoy the...
by Okanagan Life | Aug 25, 2015 | Community
Those attending an invasive mussel inspection workshop this week got more than expected when a boat carrying the concerning molluscs showed up for an actual inspection and decontamination. The workshop, held in Kelowna’s Cook Street Boat Launch parking lot last week,...
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