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Okanagan-Shuswap residents love Canada

Residents up and down the valley weigh in on what being Canadian means on the nations birthday

Residents across the Okanagan and Shuswap celebrated Canada Day in many different ways, from volunteering to listening to music, to having their face painted.

As Canada turns 151 years-old we wanted to find out how people were marking the nation91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s birthday, so we took to the streets of Vernon to ask.

In Kelowna, Matthew Abrey asked residents what they love about Canada. Answers varied from multiculturalism to nature, to inclusion and freedom.

To the South in Okanagan Falls, residents gathered in Kenyon Park to enjoy the annual Lions Club BBQ and music by the lake. Brennan Phillips took the opportunity to speak with people there about what it means to be Canadian.

Many said Canadians are kind and generous who are able to gather together to in a safe environment.

Over in the Shuswap, residents there gathered for the Biggest Little Celebration91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™ around for Canada Day. The day started with a pancake breakfast, with a parade right after. In the kid91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s corner, there was face-painting, sand pile, chalk walk, crafts, storytent, carnival games and much more, along with a great all-Canadian lineup of entertainment.

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Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.
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