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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:BC Local General Elections Day
DESCRIPTION:Local and regional district elections for mayor\, council\, directors\, and school board officials often have the most direct impact on your daily life.  \nLearn more about the role of local elected officials and local elections in BC at: https://elections.bc.ca/local-elections/2026-general-local-elections/ \nLocal election information\, including when and where to vote in the upcoming local elections\, can be found for each area below. \nColumbia Shuswap Regional District: \n\nhttps://www.csrd.bc.ca/501/Elections-2026\n\nGolden: \n\nhttps://www.golden.ca/town-hall/town-council/elections/2026-municipal-election\n\nRegional District of East Kootenay: \n\nhttps://engage.rdek.bc.ca/elections\n\nRadium:  \n\nhttps://radiumhotsprings.ca/2026-local-general-election/\n\nDistrict of Invermere: \n\nhttps://invermere.net/2026-local-government-election/ \n\nCanal Flats \n\nCheck municipal website: https://www.canalflats.ca/ or Facebook for updates.\n\nKimberley:  \n\nhttps://www.kimberley.ca/Election2026\n\nCity of Cranbrook: \n\nhttps://cranbrook.ca/our-city/city-departments/corporate-services-1/elections-start\n\nFernie: \n\nhttps://www.fernie.ca/EN/main/city/election-2026.html\n\nSparwood:  \n\nhttps://www.sparwood.ca/municipal-hall/election\n\nElkford: \n\nhttps://www.elkford.ca/elections
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/bc-local-general-elections-day/
CATEGORIES:Elections
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260813T220216Z
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SUMMARY:Dussehra / Vijayadashami
DESCRIPTION:The Hindu festival Dussehra\, also known as Vijayadashami\, represents the triumph of good over evil.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/dussehra-vijayadashami/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260923T144347Z
CREATED:20260819T180621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T144347Z
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SUMMARY:Newcomer Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Were you born outside of Canada? \nAre you living in the Golden\, Columbia Valley\, Cranbrook\, or Elk Valley area? \nDo you have ideas how to make our communities more welcoming? \nAre you interested in a helping role or a leadership role in the community? \nJoin the East Kootenay Zonal Immigration Partnership (EKZIP) Newcomer Advisory Committee to talk about your experiences and ideas that can make your community even more welcoming and inclusive. To learn more\, please contact EKZIP Program Coordinator Katherine Hamilton at khamilton@cbal.org.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/newcomer-advisory-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Online / Zoom
CATEGORIES:EKZIP / CBAL,Newcomer Advisory Committee Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260813T220304Z
CREATED:20260813T220304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220304Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/halloween/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTSTAMP:20260813T220913Z
CREATED:20260813T220913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220913Z
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SUMMARY:Lha Bab Düchen
DESCRIPTION:Lha Bab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the 9th Tibetan lunar month and celebrates Buddha’s return to the human realm after teaching his mother for three months in the God’s realm.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/lha-bab-duchen/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTSTAMP:20260813T220514Z
CREATED:20260813T220514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220514Z
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:The Day of the Dead\, known in Spanish as Día de los Muertos\, is a holiday that celebrates life and honors the dead.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/day-of-the-dead/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260813T220647Z
CREATED:20260813T220647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T220647Z
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SUMMARY:Hindu Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Hindu Heritage Month is an opportunity to learn more about the rich culture and history of Hindu communities\nand to celebrate and honour their contributions in British Columbia and Canada.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/hindu-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,Inclusion,National,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201
DTSTAMP:20260814T155412Z
CREATED:20260814T155412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T155412Z
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SUMMARY:Lebanese Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Lebanese Heritage Month honours the significant contributions Lebanese Canadians have made within Canada and recognizes Lebanese Independence Day (Nov 22\, 1943).
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/lebanese-heritage-month/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
DTSTAMP:20260813T221122Z
CREATED:20260813T221122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T221122Z
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SUMMARY:Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Diwali is the Indian “festival of lights\,” celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/diwali/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260813T221330Z
CREATED:20260813T221330Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/remembrance-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,National,Public Holiday,Remembrance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTSTAMP:20260814T160927Z
CREATED:20260814T160927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T160927Z
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SUMMARY:Louis Riel Day
DESCRIPTION:Louis Riel Day commemorates the Métis leader’s execution on November 16\, 1885. It marks a moment to reflect on his contributions to the Métis Nation and to acknowledge the spirit of resilience that defines Métis people across the country. Learn more at: https://mfcbc.ca/louis-riel-day-honouring-a-leader-inspiring-a-movement/
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/louis-riel-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Heritage,National
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20260814T161623Z
CREATED:20260814T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T161623Z
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SUMMARY:International Transgender Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Transgender Day of Remembrance is an international annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/international-transgender-day-of-remembrance/
CATEGORIES:Human Rights,Inclusion,Remembrance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20260814T153453Z
CREATED:20260814T153453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153453Z
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SUMMARY:Holodomor Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:Holodomor Memorial Day or Holodomor Remembrance Day is an annual commemoration of the victims of the Holodomor\, the 1932–33 man-made famine that killed millions in Ukraine.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/holodomor-memorial-day/
CATEGORIES:Heritage,National,Remembrance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20260814T153859Z
CREATED:20260814T153859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T153859Z
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SUMMARY:Martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur
DESCRIPTION:The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur honours the ninth Sikh Guru’s historic sacrifice to defend religious freedom and human rights.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/martyrdom-of-guru-teg-bahadur/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261125
DTSTAMP:20260814T154103Z
CREATED:20260814T154103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154103Z
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SUMMARY:Guru Nanak Gurpurab
DESCRIPTION:Guru Nanak Gurpurab celebrates the birth of the first Sikh guru\, Guru Nanak.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/guru-nanak-gurpurab/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261213
DTSTAMP:20260814T154346Z
CREATED:20260814T154346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154346Z
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah
DESCRIPTION:Hanukkah is a Jewish festival commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire. It is also known as the Festival of Lights.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/hanukkah/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209
DTSTAMP:20260814T154531Z
CREATED:20260814T154531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154531Z
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SUMMARY:Rohatsu / Bodhi Day
DESCRIPTION:Rohatsu is the day Japanese Zen Buddhists observe the enlightenment of the Buddha. It is also called Bodhi Day\, meaning “enlightenment day.”
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/rohatsu-bodhi-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261222
DTSTAMP:20260814T154738Z
CREATED:20260814T154738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154738Z
UID:4542-1797811200-1797897599@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Yalda Night / Chella
DESCRIPTION:Yaldā / Chella is an extremely popular traditional celebration of the sun and the warmth of life among Iranians celebrated on the last night of autumn and the longest night of the year.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/yalda-night-chella/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTSTAMP:20260814T154838Z
CREATED:20260814T154838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154838Z
UID:4544-1798156800-1798243199@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Day
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/christmas-day/
CATEGORIES:Cultural,Public Holiday,Religious
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
DTSTAMP:20260814T155212Z
CREATED:20260814T155013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T155212Z
UID:4546-1798243200-1798847999@ekzip.ca
SUMMARY:Kwanzaa
DESCRIPTION:Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture which is held from December 26 to January 1. It was created by Maulana Karenga and first celebrated in 1966.
URL:https://ekzip.ca/event/kwanzaa/
CATEGORIES:Cultural
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