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25.07.2020 / 04:35

Coronavirus: Okanagan Regional Library branches reopening to public

Coronavirus: Okanagan Regional Library cancels programming, branches still open Library patrons must keep their distance from one another while browsing and are asked to check out and leave instead of lingering.Meanwhile, meeting rooms have been closed and reading nooks taped off to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As for the books themselves, extra precautions have been taken by employees at the libraries.“Just to be sure that the items we are handling and returning to our shelves for customers to browse are safe we are quarantining materials for 72 hours,” said McPhee.McPhee says that the extra work for staff is worth it to safely expand beyond an online borrowing system.

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Coronavirus: Vernon Public Art Gallery moves fundraiser online

Artist Collective move into new space in Kelowna “It’s such an important event not only for our community but for the operations of the gallery,” said Dauna Kennedy, Vernon Public Art Gallery executive director.“In order to maintain the type of work we do from the gallery we look at raising $80,000 to $90,000 between fundraising and Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts is our big fundraiser of the year.”The event normally raises approximately $60,000 for the gallery. All money is raised through ticket sales and a live auction.

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Coronavirus: Global Okanagan raises thousands for local food banks

novel coronavirus pandemic.During the COVID-19 pandemic, the food bank in Kelowna saw a 27-per cent increase in clients accessing their services. Coronavirus: Food banks in Okanagan see increase in demand and decrease in donations “As we move into June we have seen a 21-per cent increase,” said Trevor Moss, Central Okanagan Food Bank CEO.“In June we have served 2,000 individuals — 750 of those individuals have been children and 20 per cent of those individuals have been seniors.”Because of the Central Okanagan Food Bank’s buying power of three to one, every dollar they spend is multiplied by three in stores.

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Coronavirus: BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund adjusts fundraising strategies for Burn Camp

BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund has supported more than 1,000 burn survivors like Downey with a one week camp near Squamish every July for the past 26 years. Campers get to have fun while being supported by counsellors and medical professionals for free.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“Everyone at Burn Camp just really cares about not just helping you through your burn injury recovery but seeing you succeed in the rest of your life,” said Downey.But this year the camp and several fundraising events that support it have been cancelled due to the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Winfield Easter Seals summer camp moves fun online

The pool at the Winfield Easter Seals Camp won’t be filled with excited campers and the trampolines will remain still this summer as the fun is moved online.

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Coronavirus: KGH Foundation unmasks portraits to raise funds for much-needed new equipment

The Kelowna General Hospital Foundation is taking the community behind the scenes of the hospital to highlight the unsung heroes of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Despite pandemic, Vernon, B.C., drama students not calling curtains on opening act

Just like the tight-knit Addams Family who have a love of the mysterious and macabre, Seaton Secondary School’s cast for the musical portrayal of the family has a special bond.

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Coronavirus: Kids’ chalk drawings cheer up Okanagan communities

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has sent their staff into neighbourhoods in the region, chalk in hand, to help keep families active while practicing social distancing.

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Coronavirus: Kelowna, B.C. golfers tee up while social distancing

Despite being a non-essential service, some golf courses in Kelowna are reopening to provide a little bit of reprieve while physically distancing.

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Coronavirus: Kelowna family stays connected to great-grandmother while physical distancing

Three times a week, Noah, Ella and their mom Lindsay drive to Kelowna’s Cottonwoods Care Centre to visit their great-grandmother, Donna.

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Coronavirus: Canadian Blood Services in Kelowna, B.C. still need donations

It’s still safe to donate blood.

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Coronavirus: Meals on Wheels has increase of clients due to social distancing

Deliveries from meals on wheels have been a little different lately due to the new social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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