Award

• Hockey star Sidney Crosby, astronaut David Saint-Jacques named to Order of Canada

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 99 new members appointed to the Order of Canada Thursday, including NHL's Sidney Crosby and Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2022
  
• Vernon, B.C. Zamboni driver honoured for lifesaving aid

  "It was intense. The guy on the phone with 911 was trying to give me instructions...and the whole team was standing around me," recalled Zamboni driver Jonny Rockall. 

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2022
  
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• ‘It was a very proud moment:’ Kelowna, B.C. student presented with Webster Trophy

  "It was a very proud moment to actually win the trophy and do good in it. I'm looking forward to graduating with flying colours in the spring," said Garg.

  Features

  Nov 18, 2022
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• Global BC Chinatown coverage wins Webster Award for Diversity and Inclusion Reporting

  Reporter and producer Kristen Robinson was awarded the Webster Award for Diversity and Inclusion Reporting for her series Chinatown Unmasked in a virtual ceremony Thursday night.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
• Three Kelowna, B.C. residents to be appointed to Order of Canada

  Brad Bennett, Howard Soon and Charle Fipke are all being invested into the Order of Canada, by Governor General Mary Simon.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022
• KIDTHINK Children’s Mental Health Centre receives innovation award

  The Manitoba government along with the Council of the Federation (COF), has awarded KIDTHINK Children's Mental Health Centre $5,000.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2022
• Guelph police special constable recognized for saving colleague’s life

  Angela Mitchell was runner-up for the 2022 Police Services Hero of the Year Award for her quick work in saving the life of a Guelph police colleague suffering a heart attack.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022
• Recipe for success: Lethbridge chef reflects on career following national recognition

  Doug Overes, chair of the School of Culinary Arts at Lethbridge College, has been given the Canadian Culinary Federation's Lifetime Achievement Award.

  Features

  Dec 15, 2021
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• 2 Saskatchewan teachers recognized with Prime Minister’s Awards

  Math teacher Nat Banting has won a Certificate of Teaching Excellence in STEM. Kindergarten teacher Shelley Smith has received a Teaching Excellence Certificate of Achievement.

  Education

  Nov 29, 2021
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• Controversial Penticton, B.C. brewery owner named business leader of the year

  The Chamber says that judges brought forward their recommendation for the recipient of the Business Leader of the Year award prior to the vaccine mandate.

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2021