It is March and the hills are dry instead of covered in deep snow. We anticipate a summer of drought and fires. Join Penticton to celebrate WATER and learn about risks and conservation from March 12 to 31. bcworldwaterweek.org/penticton-ev...

I chipped in to the @PressProgress.ca legal defence so journalists can keep holding the powerful to account. This case could set a chilling precedent across Canada. If you can, please donate and share. pressprogress.ca/journalism-defence/donate

Do you care about WATER? Mar 22 is World Water Day and Penticton is CELEBRATING with a party. Join friends at the SS Sicamous Park for treats and drinks, music, games, stories and fun! 12 to 2PM. bcworldwaterweek.org/penticton-ev... All Ages @ftfokanagan.bsky.social @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social

Don't Miss This Webinar on EVs! Thurs, Feb 19 at 7PM ONLINE Register for the link www.firstthingsfirstokanagan.com/discussion-s... and you will get the recording afterwards. Ron Groves is a founder of Plug'n Drive, Canadian EV group, supporting people who want to move forward. Later is too Late.

Get ready for World Water Week(s) in Penticton and all over the Okanagan Register for the Hatchery Tour. tinyurl.com/3nb7haxf Salmon Restoration in the Okanagan preserves culture and biodiversity. We All Need Water.

@climateseniorssok.bsky.social TOUR the Fish Hatchery! The kł cp̓əlk̓ stim̓ Fish Hatchery near Penticton is offering TWO tours March 18 10AM and 2PM. REGISTER Now. Limit 20 ppl tinyurl.com/3nb7haxf Get ready for World Water Week(s) in Penticton and all over the Okanagan Mark Your Calendar Mar 22!

Under Canadian law, it is illegal to export military parts and weapons if it is known that they will be used against civilians. ICE is a paramilitary organization that is completely focused on targeting unarmed civilians. PM Carney STOP shipping war weapons to US.

TAKE ACTION: No tech for ICE! Today we're launching an action aimed at 🇨🇦 company Hootsuite 🦉, a registered B corp required to respect human rights... and somehow a company actively seeking a billion dollar "social listening" contract with ICE. Speak up here! www.openmedia.org/NoTech4ICE

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In Canada,..the notwithstanding clause..deny trans rights or collective bargaining rights are dangerous... governments are turning their back on basic rights is disturbing. It should serve as a warning to us all not to take our democracy for granted. . www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

CBC needs funding and full support to provide unbiased news all over the world, connecting Canadians and informing others about Canada. friends.ca/takeaction/s...

Today we launched our 2025 Climate Action Progress Report, evaluating the #BCgov. The result? 8 failing grades, and 2 grades of minor progress. The worst outcome in 4 years. FULL REPORT: bcclimateemergency.ca/progress-rep... @cape-bc.bsky.social @myseatosky.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social

Your Daily Dose of Climate Hope: Interview with Kim Stanley Robinson, Science Fiction Maestro and Utopian, in 2026 open.substack.com/pub/climatea...

BC is approving LNG projects without fully studying the health risks. Physicians are reporting growing health concerns: asthma, heart disease and more. Tell BC to put health first and complete a health impact assessment of LNG and fracking. cape.ca/action/study...

Sustainable wine? How to meet climate change in the Okanagan Valley. Jan 22 -7-8PM ONLINE. FTFO and Benoit Gauthier from Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery share how soil health protects plants from drought and cold. Can't make it? Register for the zoom link/get the recording. tinyurl.com/FTFODiscussion

"Strong #climate policies can create jobs, improve our health, lower our bills, and protect the people and places we love" @emikonewman.bsky.social @drmelissalem.bsky.social @traceysaxby.bsky.social @ericdoherty.bsky.social of @bcclimateemergency.bsky.social #bcpoli #cleanbc

Happy New Year Good News! Keep hopeful for a better world. www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Sat, Dec 6 Come together for our neighbours. Let's Go!

Bike Lane Comebacks: momentummag.com/your-comebac...

Charlie Angus The Resistance substack.com/@charlieangu...

Sunday celebration Housing for all Penticton Dartmouth St at Warren 1-3PM Sun, Nov 30. Council will decide on Dec 2 to accept MILLIONS of $$$ to create a 50 unit tiny house village as temporary transition housing. Shelter is a Human Right. Join us. SEND A LETTER . actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...

Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.

The Pipeline MOU is a Tragic Failure of Vision open.substack.com/pub/markhamh...

Sunday celebration of housing for all. Penticton Dartmouth St at Warren from 1-3PM Sun, Nov 30. Council to decide on Dec 2 to accept MILLIONS of $$$ to create a 50 unit tiny house village as temporary transition housing. Shelter is a Human Right. Join us.

Tomorrow Penticton Green Party Leader Emily Lowan. Don't miss it.

Sun, Nov 23 in Penticton Meet Emily Lowan GREEN Party 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tin Whistle Brewery in The Cannery Bldg She wants to chat with you about BC politics and what it could look like with more BC Greens in the mix. bcgreens.ca/event/sunday... @greenpartybc #climatesolutions #equity #justice

Send a NOTE to City Council to support Heart & Hearth tiny house community in Penticton. actionnetwork.org/letters/supp... INVITE OTHERS to join. Let's speak up for a positive Penticton with housing for all!

Later is too Late!! @seniorsforclimate.bsky.social

“Now show it in the rain,” is a comment that pops up in our feed occasionally, as if the country that cycles 18 billion kilometres while experiencing 217 days of precipitation each year grinds to a halt every single time the skies open. There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad infrastructure.

Don't Miss This Webinar! Coming SOON! Thur, Nov 13 at 7PM PST ONLINE Doughnut Economics with Ben Geselbracht, Nanaimo City Councillor and FTF Okanagan. Discover how Doughnut Economics can shape sustainable and effective local governance. Register to receive the link. tinyurl.com/FTFODiscussion

Add your name to join us in calling for a law that creates and protects tools to cement a generational lens in Canadian governance. action.gensqueeze.ca/safeguard_we...

Cyclists may be right to run stop signs and red lights. Here’s why theconversation.com/cyclists-may...

The Conservative floor crosser actually reveals a lot about the Liberal budget (and it's not pretty) open.substack.com/pub/rachelgi...

Only TWO more days to BUY apples and FUND CLIMATE education. They are yummy apples and the kids get amazing connection to the outdoors. Pick up in Penticton or Summerland. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"Terminator Trump Must Be Toppled Now via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/Analysis/202...

The POWER OF YOUTH. Student launches reusable cup initiative at local coffee shops www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/23/o...

Doughnut Economics?? How can a community consider sustainability, social supports, and economy to make a safer, more equitable space? FIND OUT on Nov 13 at 7PM PST ONLINE Pre-register link in bio tinyurl.com/FTFODiscussion

Fossil fuels are fried.

Incinerating waste is polluting. This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/sh...

We all want to do right by the people we love. That means cleaning up our pollution messes, not leaving them for our kids. Join Gen Squeeze in reminding politicians that our kids are counting on us to leave them a safe and healthy legacy. action.gensqueeze.ca/leave_a_clea...

Parliament is back, and with the federal budget in October, Canada must act on climate. I joined 80+ organizations calling on PM Carney and leaders to meet the moment with strong climate action. Tell them to protect our health and future: cape.ca/action/meet-...

How I Became a Populist newrepublic.com/article/2011... via @newrepublic.com

WOW! Dinosaurs in Penticton!! Starting October16, 2025, visit a Royal BC Museum display that will Knock Your Socks Off!! Tues - Sat 10AM to 5PM. Don't miss it.

NEW: The Maple has identified 49 Canadians who have served in the Israeli military since October 7, 2023. www.readthemaple.com/these-49-can...

Do you love apples and value climate education? You can get BOTH! Fresh, unsprayed Macs or Spartans fund BUSES. Go to the form, etransfer $25, pick a location, and contribute to an important climate education program for Gr 2 students. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #climateeducation @ftfokanagan

Please protect us, Carney! Fossil Fuels will Kill your Children.

BEWARE: Who was Who in Weimar Germany (video) Who were these people who were trying to stop Hitler from coming to power? The main anti-fascist force was the Social Democrats who believed in the Constitution, the rule of law, elections, freedom of expression. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

With genocide happening before our eyes, we need to come together for peace. Please join us in Penticton and find other groups to sing for peace.

Register for this amazing doc about BC forests. tinyurl.com/y3ewv3nn