Hey everyone, check out the information from PreparedBC about recognizing and treating heat-related illnesses – stay safe and keep cool!
Power restored in Kelowna
Hey everyone, looks like the power’s back on in the Okanagan! Another good reminder to keep those emergency preparedness kits stocked with flashlights, batteries, and candles.
Weather and Air Quality warnings
Hey everyone, some weather and air quality alerts in our area – stay safe!
Heat warnings
Hey everyone, with the current heat warnings in effect please take extra precautions to keep cool at this time.
Stay updated on heat warnings and current wildfire info (https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/) and find out what measures are in place locally for cooling centres and heat response/resources, should you need them. Example from Kelowna here: https://www.kelowna.ca/our-community/news-events/news/cool-down-locations-available-public-temperatures-climb
Stay safe everyone!
We Day! Wow!!!
Hey everyone
We Day 2022 was a smashing success. Thanks to everyone who came out to join us. Brian managed to take a bunch of pictures and will post more as we get permission. What a crew! Thanks to Vivienne, Anshulee, Jane and Don for making it such a great day!
Jackie and Brian
WE Day on July 15!
Hey everyone, WE day returns on July 15! For the people we support, their friends and families, support workers and their friends and families!
Hope to see you all there! Poster below:
CARF Accreditation Survey 2022
Hi everyone, we are looking forward to welcoming a CARF Accreditation team to complete our CARF Accreditation Survey this September, from the 28th to the 30th. Want to know more about CARF and what Accreditation is? Start here!
As the CARF Accreditation survey will be digitally enabled, there will be digital tools used to complete survey activities including tours and interviews. Find out more:
Have Your Say In…PRC!
Hey everyone, the City of Kelowna is looking for YOUR thoughts on their replacement for Parkinson Recreation Centre with the new Kelowna Community Campus — check it out!
National Indigenous Peoples Day JUNE 21
Hey everyone, it’s National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21 — learn more about National Indigenous Peoples Day here, find out about National Indigenous History Month (June) here, and share what’s going on in your community in the comments!
National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21. It’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Learning about Indigenous Peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to reconciliation.
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/celebrate-canada/indigenous-peoples-day.html
Happy Pride Month 2022!
You can check out events here – let us know what’s going on in your community in the comments! Let’s celebrate communities that WELCOME EVERYONE!
