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OKANAGAN ECHO
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Asian Heritage Month 2026 Begins in the Okanagan with Inspiring Community Forum
The 2026 Asian Heritage Month celebrations in the Okanagan began with a dynamic Opening Forum that brought together more than 200 community members—Asian and non-Asian—reflecting the diversity and unity of the region.
May 92 min read
Asian Heritage Month Display Re-Opens at Kelowna City Hall
The Asian Heritage Okanagan (AHM) Committee is proud to present the annual cultural display at Kelowna City Hall. This display recognizes the observance of the annual Asian Heritage Month, which kicks off in May 2026
Apr 92 min read
Okanagan College grad gains recognition as Canada’s Young Professional of the Year
When Gurleen Gang left Nairobi, Kenya, for Canada a decade ago, he had a dream of becoming a civil engineer. What he didn’t know then was that his journey would lead him to become Canada’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognized nationally by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies. Gang credits the hands-on, industry-focused training he received at Okanagan College (OC) for playing a key role in his success. “When I compared my options, I realized the Civ
Apr 43 min read
Child & Youth Advocacy Centre AnnouncesPromotion of Ginny Becker to Chief Executive Officer
The Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna (CYAC) is proud to announce the promotion of Ginny Becker from Executive Director to Chief Executive Officer
Apr 32 min read
Kelowna’s Top Talent Returns for 2026, Calling the City’s Rising Stars to the Stage
Kelowna’s creative community is getting ready for another exciting season of Kelowna’s Top Talent, a live competition designed to spotlight undiscovered performers from across the city and give audiences a direct role in choosing the winner.
Mar 122 min read
Echo Creators: Yolanda Rodriguez of Discovering Kelowna
If you’ve ever wondered where to eat, what just opened, or what everyone’s talking about this weekend, Yolanda Rodriguez likely already has it on her feed.
Dec 16, 20254 min read
When Creativity Becomes Care: How Nicole Richard Sparked a Community Movement for Postpartum Support
In the Okanagan creative community, there are people who just make art — and then there are people who use art to change lives. Nicole Richard, the joyful force behind Wax Pencil Imagery, has always been the latter.
Dec 11, 20252 min read
Season of Giving Calendar Raffle Returns — A Holiday Tradition of Community Impact
The Rotary Club of Kelowna Sunrise is thrilled to launch its 5th Annual Season of Giving – 12 Days of Prizes Calendar Raffle, a holiday tradition that is as much about giving as it is receiving.
Oct 31, 20252 min read
Echo Creators: A Conversation with Umair Subod
We sat down with Umair Subod, a rising talent in the Okanagan culinary scene.
Aug 21, 20253 min read
Kelowna Resident Wins Car Raffle, Helps Raise $60,000 for Young Survivors
The Child & Youth Advocacy Centre of Kelowna (CYAC) is thrilled to announce that the winner of its 2025 Father’s Day Car Raffle is Alberto Bigsot of Kelowna, BC!
Jul 31, 20252 min read
Willing 2 Ninja Grand Opening: A Celebration of Strength, Community, and Childhood Joy
The official Grand Opening of Willing 2 Ninja, a gym and movement space designed to empower kids to move, grow, and believe in themselves
May 14, 20252 min read
Good Lemonade Day Fundraiser is back to Kelowna this Summer
2025 will mark the fourth time Good Lemonade Day will be held after it was started by a group of Kelowna volunteers in 2022 as a way for children to get involved in philanthropy
Apr 14, 20252 min read
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