Fire evacuees find refuge at the Y

Fire evacuees find refuge at the Y

All YMCAs are opening their doors to people impacted by the wildfires burning across the province of BC. The YMCA has 12 locations in Prince George, Kamloops, Victoria, Kelowna and the Lower Mainland. “We invite evacuees to visit the YMCAs to shower and clean up, rest...

Beach cam shows clear skies in Osoyoos

Travellers to Osoyoos — and to the Okanagan Valley in general — have expressed understandable concern about the safety of visiting the region, given widespread media coverage of the multiple wildfires that have resulted from the season’s prolonged dry, hot weather....
Riders raise over $85,000 for local youth

Riders raise over $85,000 for local youth

Nearly 350 riders raised over $85,000 for local children and youth at the YMCA of Okanagan’s largest fundraiser of the year, Cycle for Strong Kids. It is estimated this amount will benefit more than 600 local kids. Kelowna’s two-time Olympic medalist Kelsey Serwa, and...
Father’s Day fundraiser for dads and daughters

Father’s Day fundraiser for dads and daughters

It’s a job that usually falls to Mom, but this Father’s Day, Loyal Wooldridge and his Loyal Hair Therapy team are teaching Dad how to braid his little ladies hair like a champion. The Dads & Braids charity event is being held on Sunday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to...