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November 17, 2022November 15, 2022

Caregiver connections…

It’s November and we’re celebrating caregivers! It can be hard to connect with other caregivers…but it’s important to know you aren’t alone.

Not sure how to connect? Start here!

Get Help

September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

Kelowna: Oct 5, 2022 – Pathways’ Inclusion Chain!

From Pathways:

Please join us for
Pathways Annual Inclusion Chain
and the City of Kelowna
‘Community Inclusion Month’
Proclamation
with Mayor Colin Basran,
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
at 10:00 am
in front of City Hall on
Water Street!
Warm beverages to be provided!

Poster Here Download

September 20, 2022September 26, 2022

West Kootenay: CLBC Picnic Thursday, October 13, 2022

Please see the attached poster for the picnic from CLBC in the West Kootenays.

Thursday October 13 from 10-3 at Lakeside Park in Nelson.

Looks like a party!

CLBC-Picnic-2022 Download

August 17, 2022

Cooling centres…

Hey everyone, just wanted to reach out with info from Prepared BC about how you can find your local cooling centre – check it out. Keep cool and stay safe!

Looking for a local cooling centre? More info on how to find one from @PreparedBC https://t.co/anZbwAu9gZ
— CommunityConnections_CCSS (@CommConn_CCSS) August 17, 2022

August 16, 2022

Heat-related illnesses…

Hey everyone, check out the information from PreparedBC about recognizing and treating heat-related illnesses – stay safe and keep cool!

Stay safe, keep cool…and check out these tips from @PreparedBC to recognize and treat heat-related illnesses! https://t.co/xzuogGbxCa
— CommunityConnections_CCSS (@CommConn_CCSS) August 16, 2022

August 12, 2022

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.

We've restored power to the majority of customers in #KelownaBC and expect to restore power to the remaining customers around 11:30 p.m.
— FortisBC (@FortisBC) August 12, 2022

August 11, 2022

Weather and Air Quality warnings

Hey everyone, some weather and air quality alerts in our area – stay safe!

A special wildfire smoke air quality statement is in place along with a severe thunderstorm watch for the Central Okanagan – https://t.co/augja9kNoL https://t.co/frvTDCdbMv
Exposure to smoke may affect your health. Stay up to date with changing conditions.
— Regional District of Central Okanagan (@RDCOkanagan) August 11, 2022

July 27, 2022

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!

July 18, 2022

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