Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the 2016 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards of Excellence in British Columbia Wines last week in the Okanagan. Her Honour, along with members of the Government House Foundation who administer the awards, visited the ...
On Canadian Multiculturalism Day, British Columbians are being encouraged to nominate multicultural champions whose exceptional work in their communities throughout the province promotes inclusion and cultural diversity. British Columbians have until Sept. 26 to nominate individuals, organizations or businesses to ...
There are not many programs on television that inspire me to make a point of scheduling time to watch it. That’s what Netflix and PVRs are for. However, for as long as I can remember the Oscars, which air at ...
Finding an effective management style while navigating the “double-bind” of not being perceived as “too pushy” or “too soft” is a tough balancing act often faced by females in a leadership role. But one of the Peachland Rotary Club’s youth ...
Heritage BC is now accepting nominations for their 29th Annual Awards Program. Heritage BC’s Annual Awards Program recognizes the outstanding and significant achievements in heritage conservation of individuals, organizations, groups, businesses and government in communities across B.C. This year, Heritage ...
On Nov. 14, Peachland’s business community will converge to celebrate its best and brightest. Fifty nominated finalists will be honoured at the 2015 Peachland Business Excellence Awards night, which lead organizer and director of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Patrick ...
Section A – Baking & Preserves Most Points in Breadmaking (Westbank Women’s Institute): Georgie Boyle Highest Points in Preserves (Sybil Witt Memorial Trophy): Colleen Berry Best Peach Pie (Gorman Bros. Lumber): Colleen Berry Most Points in Baking (Lorraine MacTavish Award): ...
2014 Peachland Fall Fair Winners Section A: Baking and Preserves Highest Aggregate Points (Lillian Mae Gerrie Memorial Award): Lorraine MacTavish Most Points in Bread-Making (Westbank Women’s institute): Georgie Boyle Highest Points in Preserves (Sybil Witt Memorial Trophy): Lorraine MacTavish Best ...
Celebrating all that is great about Peachland Excellence in Volunteerism Marjory Gove Community Service Jerry Dober breakfast Excellence in Arts Chris Byrd Excellence in Education and Conservation Peachland Bat Education and Conservation Program Excellence in Community Spirit Sherry Kendrick Excellence ...
photos Joanne Layh Business Award Winners: Service Karen’s Place Hair & Bodyworks Retail/Wholesale On Beach Boutique and Gifts Trades/Construction Westside Curb Appeal Tourism/Hospitality A Day’s Dream Bed & Breakfast Restaurant/Food Services The Blind Angler Creative Sector Peachland Community Arts Council ...
The Peachland Chamber of Commerce has so much going on right now I am beginning to feel like a one-armed paper hanger. If it were not for some very wonderful and talented volunteers, I am not sure how we would ...
Awards season in Peachland is almost upon us! Embrace the glitz and glamour, sashay down Beach Avenue in your most posh evening wear, and make sure to always give the paparazzi your best side. This year the Peachland Chamber of ...
