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A community art project in Oliver, B.C., has been raising funds for the local homeless population. Oliver Councillor Dave Mattes, his wife, along with local organizations helped bring his idea to life nearly two years ago. The project includes 40 unique birdhouses located on the corner of Main Street and …
Read More »Emaciated dog found chained to wall in Okanagan gives birth to seven puppies
A malnourished dog in Kelowna, B.C. is safe and sound after being found in terrible conditions. The BC SPCA says an Australian shepherd, Noelle, was found chained to a wall in a freezing cold basement with no heat or insulation, emaciated and very pregnant. “This poor mom was in an …
Read More »Ukrainian musician rocks Kelowna in support of home country – Okanagan
In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, one Ukrainian rock musician is touring across Canada to raise money for his home country. “We are supporting a project from a Ukrainian fund in Toronto called Second Front Ukraine Foundation, so they are raising funds for drones for the army …
Read More »Okanagan Humane Society had record breaking 2022 saving local animals – Okanagan
In 2021, the Okanagan Humane Society helped over 1,400 animals, and the organization says they are set to break that record in 2022. In a news release, the charity said they had seen a steep increase in animals’ needs in the Okanagan Valley in 2022. They also said they are …
Read More »Gingerbread house sets out tasty path to Okanagan homeownership – Okanagan
Shelley Bowolin and her daughter Grace reconstructed one of the Habitat for Humanity Okanagan houses from Lake Country in gingerbread form and, in turn, won the People’s Choice Award for the 2022 Jingle Bell Build. It was the third year of the gingerbread house-building competition and winning for their tasty, …
Read More »Boil-water notice in Penticton, B.C. to remain in place for weekend – Okanagan
The City of Penticton says a boil-water notice for more than 200 homes will remain in place throughout the weekend. The boil-water notice was issued Wednesday following a water main break at Lakeside Road and Brantford Avenue. The city said the break resulted in low water pressure, which may result …
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