Christmas

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Tree of Hope campaign’s strong roots sees $1M raised for Okanagan youth groups

The Stober Foundation closed out the campaign with a gift of $500,000.

 

More than 140 people turned out to a celebration of Ukrainian Orthodox Christmas at the Vernon Elks Lodge Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. (Submitted photo)

First holiday away from home made special for Ukrainians in Vernon

More than 140 people gathered to celebrate Orthodox Christmas

 

Christmas trees are chipped after being dropped off at old Kin Racetrack. (John Gallant photo)

Last day to drop off Christmas trees in Vernon

Trees chipped and used to create composting material called RDNO-grow

 

The NONA Child Development Centre in Vernon raised $36,330 during its Lights for Kids campaign with the John Christmas Light Tour, the centre announced Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (NONA/Facebook)

Campaign lights up programs for North Okanagan kids with $36K

The NONA campaign partnered with the John Christmas Light Tour

The NONA Child Development Centre in Vernon raised $36,330 during its Lights for Kids campaign with the John Christmas Light Tour, the centre announced Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (NONA/Facebook)
An RCMP officer came to the rescue of two children stranded at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) on Christmas Eve. (Black Press file photo)

Constable Claus saves Christmas for kids stranded at Kelowna Airport

The 12 and 13-year-olds were trying to make it home to Victoria for Christmas from Alberta

An RCMP officer came to the rescue of two children stranded at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) on Christmas Eve. (Black Press file photo)
A flight departure board at Abbotsford International Airport illustrating the the cancellations and delays that were common through the holidays across Canada. (Jane Bouey/Twitter)

Frustrated travellers turned to Twitter when winter storm slammed Abbotsford airport

Missing luggage, no staff and cancelled flights made travel less than merry this Christmas

A flight departure board at Abbotsford International Airport illustrating the the cancellations and delays that were common through the holidays across Canada. (Jane Bouey/Twitter)
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Christmas tree recycling is a good alternative to landfills

Taking down the Christmas tree is only one task after the holiday…

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Santa Claus can be seen in many places at this time of year. (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Christmas traditions?

There are plenty of celebrations and customs on Dec. 25.

Santa Claus can be seen in many places at this time of year. (Pixabay.com)
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NORAD Tracks Santa live: Follow St. Nick as he delivers presents around the world this Christmas Eve

Rest assured, kids of all ages: Santa’s coming this Christmas Eve. That’s…

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Johanna deJong of Abbotsford has been collecting Christmas village items for more than 40 years. (Submitted image)

Abbotsford woman continues to raise funds for Alzheimer Society with Christmas village

‘Sparkyville’ includes countless figurines and has been in the works for more than 40 years

Johanna deJong of Abbotsford has been collecting Christmas village items for more than 40 years. (Submitted image)
Grade 1 and 2 students at Sunnyside Elementary school in South Surrey penned letters to Santa and shared them with the Peace Arch News. The young students asked the Jolly Old Elf a wide range of questions, including his preferences in cookies and whether they would find themselves on the naughty list this year. (Brenda Anderson photo)

Dear Santa – Grade 1 and 2 students in B.C. have a long list of questions for the Jolly Old Elf

Sunnyside Elementary students in South Surrey share their letters to Santa

  • Dec 24, 2022
Grade 1 and 2 students at Sunnyside Elementary school in South Surrey penned letters to Santa and shared them with the Peace Arch News. The young students asked the Jolly Old Elf a wide range of questions, including his preferences in cookies and whether they would find themselves on the naughty list this year. (Brenda Anderson photo)
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EDITORIAL: Holiday doesn’t need to be perfect

Festive season can come with some high expectations

  • Dec 23, 2022
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A blue recycling bin is shown with Christmas wrapping paper, bottles, along with other items that get thrown out after Christmas in Gatineau, Que, across the river from Ottawa. Canadians will send more than 540,000 tonnes of wrapping paper and gift bags to the garbage dump this year, and Christmas presents are the biggest culprit. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Christmas wrapping paper, packaging, food scraps, tree all recyclable in Vernon

City urging residents to keep items out of their garbage cans

A blue recycling bin is shown with Christmas wrapping paper, bottles, along with other items that get thrown out after Christmas in Gatineau, Que, across the river from Ottawa. Canadians will send more than 540,000 tonnes of wrapping paper and gift bags to the garbage dump this year, and Christmas presents are the biggest culprit. (Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Vernon’s Elizabeth Gerwing (right) and her three kids admire the fully restored Pontiac Montana Van they were awarded as winners of the second annual Vernon Van Giveaway courtesy of Swan Lake Motors and Kal Tire. (Contributed)

Hamper ruse leads Vernon mom to new van pickup

Elizabeth Gerwing, single mother of three, winner of second annual van giveaway

Vernon’s Elizabeth Gerwing (right) and her three kids admire the fully restored Pontiac Montana Van they were awarded as winners of the second annual Vernon Van Giveaway courtesy of Swan Lake Motors and Kal Tire. (Contributed)
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B.C’s Coquihalla closed between Hope and Merritt

Crash has major route shut down overnight

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Santa and the Grinch helped make the Packman Opens Hearts Christmas dinner extra special Dec. 19. (Contributed)

Warm meals feed Vernon’s homeless over holidays

Special Christmas feasts continue amid freezing temperatures

Santa and the Grinch helped make the Packman Opens Hearts Christmas dinner extra special Dec. 19. (Contributed)
Vernon Fire Rescue Services has offered up some helpful Christmas tree and holiday decor safety tips. (Black Press - file photo)

Don’t let safety take a holiday: Vernon

Christmas tree and holiday decor safety encouraged, along with safe heat sources inside

Vernon Fire Rescue Services has offered up some helpful Christmas tree and holiday decor safety tips. (Black Press - file photo)
The Village Green Shopping Centre’s holiday video trilogy has come to a close, as Finneas E. Finch, played by actor Paul Rossetti, is retiring from his role. (Village Green Shopping Centre image)

VIDEO: Holiday film puts a wrap on Village Green Shopping Centre’s Grinchy villain

Finneas E. Finch, aka Paul Rossetti, is retiring from the role in the Christmas video trilogy

The Village Green Shopping Centre’s holiday video trilogy has come to a close, as Finneas E. Finch, played by actor Paul Rossetti, is retiring from his role. (Village Green Shopping Centre image)
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Christmas Street Lunch serves up hot meals at Vernon church

On top of a full belly, guests also left with a bag of warm clothing and treats

(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Julie and her mother leaving the church with bags of gifts and necessities for her family (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

More than 100 happy children on Christmas thanks to Kelowna charity for Ukrainian refugees

Kelowna Stands with Ukraine organized presents for more than 49 families and 109 children

Julie and her mother leaving the church with bags of gifts and necessities for her family (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
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