Building Inclusive Child Care in the Central Okanagan

Mar 20

Building Inclusive Child Care in the Central Okanagan

On March 1, 2025, the əts hạ stim iʔ scəcm̩álaʔ | Every Child, Every Day Conference was hosted through a meaningful collaboration between BGC Okanagan, səxʷkṇxitəlx kʼḷ c̬əc̬málaʔ (Aboriginal Early Years of the Central Okanagan) and arc Programs – Family Connection Centre. This one-day free event brought together 250 early childhood educators, and early years...

Hockey Helps the Homeless graphic with a photo of hockey players Jordan Tootoo and Brad May.

Mar 05

Hockey Helps the Homeless Returns to Kelowna

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Kelowna, B.C. – The highly anticipated Hockey Helps the Homeless (HHTH) Okanagan Region pro-am charity hockey tournament is returning for its second year, once again supporting BGC Okanagan programs that prevent youth homelessness. Presented by Peacock Sheridan Group, this exciting event gives local hockey enthusiasts the opportunity to play alongside former professional players while making...

Feb 28

Building Futures: How BGC Okanagan Transforms Lives Beyond the Club

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For the Welfing family, BGC Okanagan has been more than a place for their children to spend time - it’s been a second home. “Our children met many new friends over the years at BGC Okanagan. Through the Club, they are given the opportunity to try many new activities that they may not have gotten...

Nov 19

Join BGC Okanagan to Prevent Youth Homelessness

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Monthly Donor Sign-Ups Could Win Tickets to Anywhere WestJet Flies! BGC Okanagan is launching a critical campaign to sustain its life-changing support for youth facing barriers. As the organization marks 65 years of serving children, youth and families, there is an urgent need for funding to ensure that programs like Upstream and the Youth Shelter...

Aug 19

BGC Okanagan 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting

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BGC Okanagan is inviting the general public to the 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting, which will be held on September 11, 2024. The AGM will take place at 6 pm at the new North Glenmore Elementary Club, located at 131 Snowsell St. N., in Kelowna. Appetizers will be available at 5:30 pm followed directly by the...

May 17

BGC Okanagan 2024 staff recognition awards

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BGC Okanagan recently celebrated the talented, dedicated staff members and showed appreciation for those who have been with the organization for a number of years at the seventh annual BGC Okanagan Recognition Awards. Among the highlights was the recognition of Ella Wagner, who has worked with BGC Okanagan for 43 years. She started working with...

May 10

Celebrating BGC Okanagan staff for Child Care Month

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May is Child Care Month and May 10 is Child Care Professionals Day, we celebrate and extend our deepest gratitude to the remarkable BGC Okanagan Child Care team for their outstanding commitment to children and families throughout the Okanagan Valley. Our BGCO Child Care professionals exemplify dedication, bringing not only specialized education and skills but also...

Young child laying on the floor playing with bricks. Toys such as this can be loaned out by the Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) services in Vernon and surrounding area.

Apr 11

BGC Okanagan continues Child Care Resource and Referral services

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BGC Okanagan is excited to announce that after undergoing a thorough review process, the organization has been granted approval to continue their Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) services in Vernon and surrounding area. “This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to serving the North Okanagan community,” said Becky Kirkham, BGC Okanagan, Director of...

Hockey players skate by their bench giving high-five's at the Hockey Helps the Homeless event held in Ottawa. The charity tournament will be hosted in Kelowna with funds going to BGC Okanagan programs that aim to prevent youth homelessness.

Mar 28

Combatting youth homelessness through hockey

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On April 5th, 2024, hockey pros and community heroes will take the ice at MNP Place with the common goal of ending homelessness. The net proceeds from the one-day Hockey Helps the Homeless charity tournament, presented by Peacock Sheridan Group and Value Partners Investments, will support youth through BGC Okanagan’s Shelter Diversion and Upstream Kelowna...

BGC regional Youth of the Year Mehak Parihar standing with BGC Okanagan CEO and staff at a celebration party in her honour.

Feb 25

BGC Okanagan Club member named regional Youth of the Year

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https://youtu.be/4g8B3qM48yQ?si=ZSxtXvejBkLuSVOQ As a shining example of youth leadership and community impact, BGC Canada, in partnership with Hyundai Canada, is thrilled to announced Mehak Parihar, of Kelowna, as the regional Youth of the Year. Parihar was one of seven regional winners from Clubs nationwide, honoured for her exceptional leadership, dedication to service and remarkable achievements within her...