Prevously known as: Literacy BC ; Literacy Department of 2010 Legacies Now

- Province-wide literacy organization that provides resources, training and funds to support community-based literacy programs and initiatives in more than 400 communities across BC- Supports children and families, youth, adults, Aboriginal and immigrant communities in an effort to build strong individuals, strong families and strong communities \Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm \Languages: English

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Helps Canadian children, families and communities by granting the favourite wishes of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness \Languages: English

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Prevously known as: Canadian Diabetes Association

- Accepts donations of gently used clothing, towels, draperies, toys, jewelry, linens, shoes, dishes, ornaments, all cloth items, small household items and kitchenware- Funds assist Diabetes Canada to end Diabetes and continuing to support the mandate of providing diabetes research, education, services, kids camps and advocacy \Primary Contact: Ed Laverock, Operations Manager - Okanagan Valley \Alternate Contact: Tina Wraight, Clerk \Languages: English

Close To: Ellis St and Industrial Ave

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Prevously known as: Canadian Diabetes Association

- Offers education, advocates on behalf of people with diabetes, supports research and translates research into practical application- Provides an informative and interactive web site with various aspects of diabetes management, ways to give, volunteer and advocate- Learning Series presentations are available to any group size and educational events with special guest speakers are planned throughout the year- Youth and Family Camps- A large selection of literature is available at the office- Team Diabetes Information \Primary Contact: Glenna Armstrong, Interior Regional Coordinator, Interior BC Region; Email: [email protected] \Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 2:00pm \Languages: English ; Printed information available in 14 languages

Close To: Sutherland Ave and Harvey Ave

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- Family practice- May not be currently taking new patients; please call to verify

Accessibility: Fully Accessible \Hours: Mon: 9:00am - 4:00pmTue: 9:00am - 4:00pmWed: 11:00am - 5:00pmThu: 9:00am - 12:00pmFri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Close To: Dilworth Dr and Baron Rd

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Prevously known as: BC Coalition of People with Disabiities

- Supports people with all disabilities to live with dignity, independence and as equal and full participants in the community- Champions issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities through our direct services, community partnerships, advocacy, research and publications \Primary Contact: Jane Dyson, Executive Director \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

Close To: W Broadway and Cambie St

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Prevously known as: BC Coalition of People with Disabilities

- Helps people with disabilities obtain BC Disability Benefits, and Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits- Assists people receiving provincial disability benefits to file their income taxes through our Tax AID DABC program- Provides information on Registered Disability Savings: Personal Assistance, offers Advocacy Access Publications, online Disability Benefits FAQs pages- Offers workshops to share info on provincial and federal disability benefits

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm \Languages: English

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- Works with UBC's Okanagan campus community to eliminate structural and attitudinal barriers allowing students to overcome disability-related challenges that impede their academic success- Provides disability-related services and academic accommodations to students, staff and faculty with documented disabilities- Provides services to students in keeping with the University’s policy on Academic Policy for Students with Disabilities (Policy 73)- Assists students by offering programs and advocacy services to foster an accessible and welcoming campus \Languages: English

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- This park offers a kitchen, multi-use hall, changerooms, washrooms, soccer fields, beach volleyball courts, waterfront nature trail, gazebo, and community centre- Apr 1-Sep 30, dogs are NOT ALLOWED- Oct 1-Mar 31 dogs are allowed ON-LEASH

Close To: Woodsdale Rd and Reiswig Rd

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- This park offers walking trails, ball diamonds, paddle courts, playground, washrooms, and 'Trees for Tomorrow' Arboretum - Trails only: dogs ON-LEASH

Close To: Camp Rd and Hallam Dr

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- This park offers a beach, picnic area, BBQ, playground, change rooms, and washrooms- Dogs NOT ALLOWED

Close To: Trask Rd and Young Rd

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- This park offers historic house, beach, picnic area, playground, open field, ball diamond, washrooms- Dogs NOT ALLOWED

Close To: Carrs Landing Rd and Commonage Rd

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- Provides fire and rescue services within its boundaries as well as a portion of the City of Kelowna under contract- A mutual aid partner in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, including auto extrication, marine rescue and rope rescue- Consists of three fire halls: Station 71, Winfield; Station 81, Carr’s Landing; and Station 91, Oyama \Languages: English

Close To: Okanagan Centre Rd E and Camp Rd

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- This park offers beach, public non-motorized boat launch and boat storage, sailing club, and portable toilet- Dogs ON-LEASH

Close To: Carrs Landing Rd and Gable Rd

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- This park offers playground, open field, picnic area, BBQ, museum, and washrooms- Dogs NOT ALLOWED

Close To: Okanagan Centre Rd and 6 St

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- This park offers walking/running track, beach, picnic area, open area, change rooms, and washrooms- Dogs NOT ALLOWED

Close To: Woodsdale Rd and Bottom Wood Lake Rd

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- This park offers a splash park, pavilion, farmers market, skateboard park, ball diamond, play fields, and washrooms- Apr 1-Sep 30, dogs are NOT ALLOWED- Oct 1-Mar 31, dogs are allowed ON-LEASH

Close To: Bottom Wood Lake Rd and McCarthy Rd

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- This park offers tennis courts, trails, beach, portable toilet- Dogs ON-LEASH

Close To: Woodsdale Rd and Oyama Rd

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Provides the residents of Peachland with bylaw information, facilities, parks, recreation and community events \Hours: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm \Languages: English

Close To: Beach Ave and 3 St

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This park offers sportsfield, softball diamond, soccer, outdoor volleyball, basketball and washrooms

Close To: 6th St and Beach Ave

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Responds to incidents including fires, motor vehicle accidents, rescues, public assistance; medical first responder, marine and water rescue and hazmat calls \Languages: English

Close To: 3rd St and Beach Ave

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Peachland-Fire-and-Rescue-Service-852939951401110/

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