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Parade of amber lights shines for health-care workers in Kelowna amid COVID-19 pandemic

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Parade of amber lights for health-care workers in Kelowna
A parade of vehicles flashed their amber lights as they drove by Kelowna General Hospital in appreciation of health-care workers. – Apr 7, 2020

Dozens of vehicles flashing amber lights paraded by Kelowna General Hospital Monday evening, supporting health-care workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’ve gathered all the amber lights in the industries between traffic control and the towing industry, and we’re going to light it up tonight in appreciation for front-line workers,” tow truck driver Mike Nicholls said.

Health-care workers waved to the honking drivers outside the hospital.

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“It definitely tugs at the heart strings. It makes us feel like we’re wanted, we’re needed, and people are appreciating what we do,” a health-care worker watching the procession told Global News.

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