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United Way BC encourages local businesses and organizations to participate in the Period Promise campaign during the month of May. (Contributed)

Period Promise campaign seeks menstrual product donations across B.C.

United Way BC partners with Pacific Blue Cross and CUPE Local 1816

United Way BC encourages local businesses and organizations to participate in the Period Promise campaign during the month of May. (Contributed)
Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in downtown Victoria is one of numerous synagogues in Canada. In 2024, Passover begins on April 22. (Submitted) Passover, an important Jewish observance, begins on April 22, 2024. How much do you know about the customs and traditions associated with Passover. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: Are you ready for Passover celebrations?

An important event for Jewish people around the world begins on the evening of April 22

Congregation Emanu-El synagogue in downtown Victoria is one of numerous synagogues in Canada. In 2024, Passover begins on April 22. (Submitted) Passover, an important Jewish observance, begins on April 22, 2024. How much do you know about the customs and traditions associated with Passover. (Pixabay.com)
Tatjana Stefanski. (Facebook Photo)

Community rallies around family of slain Lumby woman

Fundraisers seeing immense support in small-town tragedy

Tatjana Stefanski. (Facebook Photo)
In September, Sandra Jupp, a Victoria kidney donor, will be walking 100 kilometres for the annual Kidney March in an effort to raise awareness for kidney disease. (Bailey Seymour/Vic News)

Victoria kidney donor to walk 100 km to raise awareness for disease

Sandra Jupp donated her kidney to a stranger in August

In September, Sandra Jupp, a Victoria kidney donor, will be walking 100 kilometres for the annual Kidney March in an effort to raise awareness for kidney disease. (Bailey Seymour/Vic News)
A swimmer emerges from the ocean near Ogden Point after a record-breaking hot day. (Black Press Media file photo)

Hot Topic: UVic, CRD extreme heat study gathers personal stories

Extreme heat stories, survey data to inform service providers, Island Health and CRD

A swimmer emerges from the ocean near Ogden Point after a record-breaking hot day. (Black Press Media file photo)
Grade 12 students Jenna Hampton, left, and Sheridan Sinow, were drawn to the aerial rings, part of the aerial setup that also included a stable trapeze and silks. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)

VIDEO: Circus art the focus of phys ed at Lower Mainland high school

Cirque Jeunesse B.C. makes second visit to Maple Ridge Secondary School

Grade 12 students Jenna Hampton, left, and Sheridan Sinow, were drawn to the aerial rings, part of the aerial setup that also included a stable trapeze and silks. (Colleen Flanagan/The News)
A scene from Stanley Kubrick’s movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Do you know the name of the computer on the spacecraft in this movie? (Photo contributed)

QUIZ: Looking towards the stars

How much do you know about the facts and fiction of space exploration?

A scene from Stanley Kubrick’s movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Do you know the name of the computer on the spacecraft in this movie? (Photo contributed)
Louise Gauthier received the 2023 Roy Slater Volunteer Award from the ALS Society of BC. (ALS Society of BC/Contributed)

‘I wanted to give back’: Kelowna woman honoured for ALS volunteer work

Louise Gauthier was honoured on Tuesday, April 9

Louise Gauthier received the 2023 Roy Slater Volunteer Award from the ALS Society of BC. (ALS Society of BC/Contributed)
Lucas Mendes, team captain for Duncan’s Company of the Blue Dragon, is seen taking down the Spanish fighter in the quarter finals of the world championships that were held is Spain last year. It was this throw that won Mendes the match. (Courtesy of Lucas Mendes)

Armoured B.C. fighters get medieval for combat showdown in Mexico

29 Canadian fighters competing in International Medieval Combat Federation world championships

Lucas Mendes, team captain for Duncan’s Company of the Blue Dragon, is seen taking down the Spanish fighter in the quarter finals of the world championships that were held is Spain last year. It was this throw that won Mendes the match. (Courtesy of Lucas Mendes)
In Canada’s larger urban areas, traffic congestion has become a fact of life. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Canada’s growing population?

Today, there are more than 41 million people who live in Canada

In Canada’s larger urban areas, traffic congestion has become a fact of life. (Black Press file photo)
Retired NHLer Jordin Tootoo played in the Hockey Helps the Homeless hockey tournament at MNP Place in Kelowna on Friday, Apr. 5. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

PHOTOS: Hockey Helps the Homeless hits Kelowna

The one-day tournament featured one retired NHL player per team

Retired NHLer Jordin Tootoo played in the Hockey Helps the Homeless hockey tournament at MNP Place in Kelowna on Friday, Apr. 5. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
At their second annual golf tournament fundraiser, City Electric Supply (CES) Kelowna raised more than $10,000, sending a Make-A-Wish child to Disneyland. (City Electric Supply CA/Facebook)

Kelowna company hosts golf tourney, sends Make-A-Wish girl to Disneyland

The event raised over $10,000, more than 10x the amount from the year previous; 3rd annual event on May 24

At their second annual golf tournament fundraiser, City Electric Supply (CES) Kelowna raised more than $10,000, sending a Make-A-Wish child to Disneyland. (City Electric Supply CA/Facebook)
Sean Adelberg slips the ring on Mary Davidson’s ring during their wedding on tuesday, April 2 at Campbell River’s Hospice House. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Hospice wedding a declaration of love in the face of medical challenge

Couple exchanges vows while new wife battles brain cancer

Sean Adelberg slips the ring on Mary Davidson’s ring during their wedding on tuesday, April 2 at Campbell River’s Hospice House. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
A candlelight vigil at the Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove branch on Sunday, April 6, will honour the memory of Robert Hazelette Simonds (left), a Langley soldier who died at Vimy Ridge, one of 120 names on the cenotaph (right). (Veterans Affairs Canada/Langley Advance Times files)

A candlelight ceremony at Legion branch in Lower Mainland to remember the fallen on Vimy Ridge anniversary

Sunday event in Aldergrove expected to become annual tradition

A candlelight vigil at the Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove branch on Sunday, April 6, will honour the memory of Robert Hazelette Simonds (left), a Langley soldier who died at Vimy Ridge, one of 120 names on the cenotaph (right). (Veterans Affairs Canada/Langley Advance Times files)
Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)

Voting opens as Okanagan musician seeks victory in country competition

Zach McPhee is looking to win Sirius XM’s Top of the Country Competition

Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)
Outdoor Recreation Council of BC website (Northern BC Tourism, Marty Clemens)

B.C. communities can now apply for fund that creates outdoor experiences

The application period is March 28-April 30

Outdoor Recreation Council of BC website (Northern BC Tourism, Marty Clemens)
A woman admires Leonardo da Vinci’s painting ’ The Last Supper ‘, dating back to 1494-1498 and preserved at the ex-Renaissance refectory of the convent adjacent to the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie church, in Milan, Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

QUIZ: A celebration of Easter

The Easter weekend is a celebration of spring and an important observance in the Christian faith

A woman admires Leonardo da Vinci’s painting ’ The Last Supper ‘, dating back to 1494-1498 and preserved at the ex-Renaissance refectory of the convent adjacent to the sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie church, in Milan, Italy. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Kelowna’s Japan sister city, Kasugai, has made a $1,000 donation wildfire relief efforts. (L-R: Stacey Young, Captain, Kelowna Fire Department Kyle Jacobsen, Vice President, Kelowna Professional Firefighters Caroline Miller, Policy & Government Relations Advisor, Kelowna Chamber Naruki Nishimuri, representing the Kasugai Chamber of Commerce. (Kelowna Chamber photo)

Kelowna’s Japan sister city, Kasugai, donates to wildfire relief efforts

Kasugai Chamber of Commerce and Industry donated to help alleviate effects of the 2023 wildfires

Kelowna’s Japan sister city, Kasugai, has made a $1,000 donation wildfire relief efforts. (L-R: Stacey Young, Captain, Kelowna Fire Department Kyle Jacobsen, Vice President, Kelowna Professional Firefighters Caroline Miller, Policy & Government Relations Advisor, Kelowna Chamber Naruki Nishimuri, representing the Kasugai Chamber of Commerce. (Kelowna Chamber photo)
The Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase will be undergoing a facelift, thanks to a $100,000 donation by the Vancouver Canucks and LiUNA Local 1611. (Vancouver Canucks photo)

Chase gets arena facelift, after winning Vancouver Canucks contest

The Art Holding Memorial Arena will receive $100,000 for renovations

The Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase will be undergoing a facelift, thanks to a $100,000 donation by the Vancouver Canucks and LiUNA Local 1611. (Vancouver Canucks photo)
Clara Grootveld blew out the candles with a young family member at her birthday bash from the Schubert Centre on Monday, March 18. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

‘Dancing, singing and wine,’ Vernon woman’s secret to reaching 100

Clara Grootveld’s key to longevity boiled down to line dancing, sipping wine and singing out tunes

Clara Grootveld blew out the candles with a young family member at her birthday bash from the Schubert Centre on Monday, March 18. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)