by Okanagan Life | Sep 15, 2014 | Community
A recent a study BMO Nesbitt Burns found that Canadians in the sandwich generation (those aged 45-64 who are known as being ‘sandwiched’ between the demands of caring both for their aging parents and for their own children), are more than half a million...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 5, 2014 | Community
The United Way of the Central & South Okanagan Similikameen has set a goal this year of $1.5M to support and build community here in the Okanagan Similkameen. “It’s a big number, however, it is a number that our community needs,” says Executive Director Shelley...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 5, 2014 | Community
The Bernard Avenue Revitalization in downtown Kelowna has taken a top international prize. During its 60th Anniversary Conference and Tradeshow this week, the International Downtown Association awarded the City of Kelowna its Downtown Pinnacle Award for its work on...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 5, 2014 | Community
Accelerate Okanagan has announced the appointment of Pilar Portela as the new CEO of the organization. She will assume responsibilities on September 16 and will succeed Jeff Keen, who has stepped down to pursue an opportunity with a startup technology company. Portela...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 5, 2014 | Books, Community, News
Emily Nilsen is in good company. Nilsen, a master of fine arts student at UBC’s Okanagan campus, has been long-listed for CBC’s annual poetry prize. Nilsen, from Nelson, BC, is listed with 37 other poets as the best of the bards in this year’s contest. The shortlist...
by Okanagan Life | Sep 3, 2014 | Community
The City of Kelowna’s Active Living and Culture division is offering two sport and activity day camps. The City’s program leaders have engaging activities planned that will keep the kids having fun in a safe environment. The day camp at the Parkinson Recreation...
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