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• Ombudsperson report reveals need for change for B.C.’s emergency support programs

  The study was centered around the government’s response to the 2021 fires and floods that forced thousands of residents from their homes.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
• Southern Interior United Way hosts fundraiser in support of wildfire relief

  This year, Southern Interior United Way hopes to raise $1 million between now and the end of the campaign in February.

  Fire

  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• Project Literacy hosts annual fundraiser barbecue in Kelowna

  This year, the event raised over $3,000, which will go towards providing free literacy support programs to children, families, seniors and those new to Canada.

  Education

  Sep 19, 2023
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• Fundraiser to be held in London, Ont. for Morocco, Libya aid relief

  Taking place Friday at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, the organization is hosting a number of different events across Canada in bolstering their North African relief efforts.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2023
• United Way of Lethbridge and South Western Alberta kicks off fundraising campaign

  The local chapter of the United Way started its annual fundraising drive Monday, with a pull-the-bus event to get things rolling. Sarah Jones has more.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2023
• Mental health supports offered to Okanagan residents in wake of B.C. wildfires

  Registered clinical counsellor and psychotherapist, Allie Huggins is one of those people who are using their unique skills to help people effected by wildfires.

  Fire

  Aug 27, 2023
• Okanagan volunteers work around the clock to support evacuees

  In times of crisis, communities come together to help and the Okanagan is no exception.

  Fire

  Aug 21, 2023
• ‘It’s a lot’: N.W.T. evacuees face long lines as they arrive to Calgary

  Evacuees from Yellowknife continue to pour into Calgary with 26 flights arriving on Friday and more coming in after a long journey by car or truck.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
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• West Kelowna temporary housing shelter slated to close at the end of September

  A temporary housing shelter in West Kelowna is shutting down at the end of September, leaving some residents in a panic to find housing amidst a housing crisis in the region.

  Consumer

  Jul 24, 2023
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• Homelessness on the rise in Halifax region as tents continue to pop up

  Nova Scotia opposition leaders and HRM officials are calling for more provincial support to address the rising number of tents being set up by those experiencing homelessness.

  Politics

  Jul 14, 2023