Joint statement from Penticton Indian Band, Acting Mayor and SD 67 on new 'spirit rainbow crosswalk'
“Today was a moment of pride in Penticton, with the installation of a Two - Spirit rainbow crosswalk that honours the diversity of the community. “The initiative for this symbol of hope came from students at Queen's Park Elementary who showed leadership in requesting a tangible sign of support for diverse and inclusive communities. It's a reminder that children start from a place of acceptance. And that's a lesson for all of us. “Since the installation there have been many vile comments on social media that highlight the need to show support for all members of our community. For the rainbow crosswalk to be a true symbol there needs to condemnation of bullying and intolerance. The installation of this symbol is not the end, it is the beginning. “As elected leaders, we stand for a community that is diverse, open and accepting. There's no place for hate. “And to the kids who requested the rainbow crosswalk, thank you for showing the way.”
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Two dead; one in hospital in Upper Mission 'incident'
No danger to the public, says RCMP. -
Giant’s Head Mountain Trails Redevelopment Project (Phases 3 & 4) Kick Off
The District of Summerland officially kicked off phases 3 & 4 of their Giant’s Head Mountain Trails Redevelopment Project today. -
RCMP use plane to track theft suspect fleeing on speeding motorcycle from Kelowna to Kamloops
Mounties deployed an airplane recently to track a suspect on a speeding motorcycle from a crime scene in Kelowna to a hotel in Kamloops. -
Regional District of Central Okanagan honours community leader Robert Hobson
On June 9, 2023, the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) honoured community leader Robert Hobson by renaming the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan at Mission Creek Regional Park to the Robert Hobson Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan. -
Tracy Gray 'In Your Service' report: cost of housing and Canada flags
Since 2015, rent and the cost of owning a home have doubled, federal inflationary policies have poured fuel on the inflationary fire, taxes are increasing, including the carbon tax, which makes the price of anything shipped go up, and interest rates are adding to debt costs for families. -
RDOS parks and rec survey open until July 7
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is launching a survey to gather feedback regarding Parks and Recreation services and amenities across the region. -
City of Kelowna and BC Transit seek feedback on travel around Mission Recreation Exchange
BC Transit and the City of Kelowna are seeking input from riders about their travel patterns in and around the Mission Rec Exchange to further inform future facility enhancements. -
RDOS gathering feedback regarding Parks and Recreation services
You can have your say by completing an online survey. -
More than 3,000 Kelowna residents took part in 2023 Spring GoByBike Week
These trips by bike saved over 22,000 kilograms of GHG emissions from entering our local environment.
