The latest news for young professionals in the Okanagan.
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A provincial State of Emergency has been declared to mitigate impacts on transportation networks and movement of essential goods and supplies, and to support the provincewide response and recovery from the widespread damage caused by severe flooding and landslides in British Columbia.
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Our in-person events return, with some modifications!
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Start your morning with great people! After 21-months, our casual and friendly Coffee Social is returning to in-person at Rustic Reel. Advanced registration is required due to limited seating. All participants will be required to show proof of full vaccination at Rustic Reel, as per Provincial Health Orders. Eight Spots Left - Register Today >>
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COMING SOON: We're hosting two panel discussions that will be livestreamed, with a small number of in-studio seats are available to students:
Nov. 28: The Okanagan Networking Lifestyle - Getting Connected in the Central Okanagan
Nov. 29: Ask Me Anything - The Shift from Campus to Career
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SAVE THE DATE - our holiYAY party is back and in-person. Join us for the OYP Jingle Mingle at Rustic Reel Brewing on Tuesday, Dec. 14 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. There will be dinner, drinks, the return of our famous ugly sweater fashion show and we'll also be celebrating our 10th birthday! Tickets coming soon.
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Awesome things are happening in our community.
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New Activity Centre in Lake Country
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A new multi-generational activity centre facility has opened in Lake Country, providing a place for activities and groups, recreation, a daycare, and ensuring families in Lake Country have the supports they need.
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Explore and Get Rewarded
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Have fun exploring and supporting local with the #exploreKelowna Local Savings Pass, a free mobile passport that connects residents with local offers and discounts for nearly 80 businesses.
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Robson on Canada's Top 40 Under 40
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Kelowna's Tyler Robson, who is the chair and co-founder of The Valens Company,has been honoured as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, an annual list curated by Caldwell and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.
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New JCI Kelowna Exec
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The JCI Kelowna chapter has elected a new executive. Looking to meet new people? Get connected to this community-focused membership-based group of 18-40 year olds, who meet monthly.
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Have Your Say with the City of Kelowna
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The Get Involved platform gives you the opportunity to influence planning priorities for the future of Kelowna. Have your voice heard in current surveys on the North End (Tolko Site) Neighbourhood Plan & Parks Master Plan.
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Opening Week at Biggie
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Get ready for another great season of Champagne Powder. Big White opens its 2021/2022 season on Nov. 25. Check out hours of operation, ticket info and official Opening Day events on Saturday Nov. 27.
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Please note this list is curated and contains both OYP events and community events we promote for our audience. For all in-person events, please contact the organizer for their COVID-19 precautions. All OYP events will remain virtual as we continue to monitor the situation.
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International Transgender Day of Awareness Vigil
Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
The Sails, Downtown Kelowna
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COHA Homes for the Holidays
Nov. 27 & Dec. 5
various times
Online
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Community Conversations for a Flourishing Okanagan
Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
Online
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Zero Waste Valley Climate Hackathon
Nov. 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Online
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Central Okanagan Music Strategy Launch
Nov. 30, 5:30 p.m.
Rotary Centre for the Arts
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Kelowna Pride Annual General Meeting
Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
TBA
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