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Mona Wang Rally: Statement on Funding MHSU Services for Wellness Checks
The behaviour we have seen in the video recently released of UBCO student Mona Wang being forcibly removed from her apartment during a wellness check is absolutely unacceptable and certainly not the level of service anyone should receive in crisis. The system is...
Canada Day 2020: A Time for Reflection on Reconciliation
Canada Day was different this year. The pandemic we are all facing has muted many celebrations which for me, is a time of reflection and contemplation. As a proud Canadian, I celebrate the values of freedom, diversity, kindness and acceptance and I’ve also come to...
Kelowna Councillor creates campaign to help small businesses & charity
“Many businesses and charities have been faced with financial hardships during the closures through COVID-19. So a group of local leaders and creatives have decided to come together and create this program,”
Kelowna council urges residents to support local businesses
Support local, buy local. Wayne Moore - May 5, 2020 / 8:00 pm | Story: 299210 Photo: Colin Dacre/file As we await to hear the province's plan to slowly reopen the B.C. economy, Kelowna city council has a message for residents: support local businesses. Hundreds of...
VIDEO: Don’t ask your hair stylist to cheat for you
Kelowna City Councillor and hair salon owner Loyal Wooldridge said he's been asked, but the answer has to be "no". Clients and friends have requested special visits, but he said cuts and styles aren't worth giving up on physical distancing efforts. "Everyone is stuck...
Government Aid: For Individuals & Businesses
Government Has Announced Numerous Aid Programs With numerous government announcements coming almost daily here is a link to a PDF document to help you navigate the varying government assistance programs available as a response to the COVID-19 crisis. I hope that you...