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OKANAGAN ECHO
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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


West Kelowna high school hosting third annual Walk for Mental Health
Students from Mount Boucherie Secondary School in West Kelowna will be walking for mental health on May 8.
Apr 12, 20251 min read


Kelowna’s Parade With A Purpose partners with KGH Foundation for mental health
Parade with a Purpose has partnered with the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH)
Apr 12, 20252 min read


100 Women Who Care Kelowna had record-breaking 2024, donates $40K
100 Women Who Care Kelowna had a massive 2024 and is looking to continue that momentum into 2025.
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Penticton Vees announce Indigenous Night
Photo (Left to Right): Syilx Multi-Disciplinary Artist Wynona Paul, Penticton Mayor Julius Bloomfield, SnPink’tn Chief Greg Gabriel,...
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Embrace winter in the Okanagan with the latest regional park programs
Winter in the Okanagan
Jan 24, 20251 min read
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