by Okanagan Life | Mar 14, 2014 | Community
Vernon’s Josh Dueck, a sit-skier, has won the gold medal in the men’s super combined at the Sochi Paralympics. He adds the gold medal to the silver he captured in the men’s downhill on Saturday. Dueck’s posted a time of two minutes 18.2...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 10, 2014 | Community
Silver Star Mountain Resort opened a trust fund for avalanche victim AJ Cleary’s family today. Staff and members of the community are encouraged to donate to the cause. AJ passed away as a result of being caught in an avalanche near Keefer Lake on Saturday, March 8....
by Okanagan Life | Mar 9, 2014 | Community
Hundreds of heroes came together for the YMCA Okanagan’s first annual Strong Kids Megathon Event, raising $16,000 to date towards providing opportunities for local children in need. The fundraising event was an action packed, fun filled day for the whole family...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 9, 2014 | Community
Crowds cheered as the fastest people from 10 countries raced down Sun Peaks’ Headwalls track for the final day of the FIS Speed Ski World Cup. Italy’s Ivan Origone earned first place in the men’s speed division in the 2nd World Cup event of the weekend, clocking in at...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 8, 2014 | Community
“Engineering is all about solving problems and helping communities,” says UBC’s Sheryl Staub-French. Photo: Martin Dee. March 8 marks International Women’s Day. Annually, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 8, 2014 | Community
“The Women are Coming!” is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day celebration, March 8, from 6 to 9 pm in the atrium of the Centre for Learning at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus. Organized by the Okanagan College Women’s Centre and sponsored by the...
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