By Mark Dreger
Local unions and families got together at Mission Creek Regional Park Monday to celebrate Labour Day with the Labour Day Family Picnic, organized by the North Okanagan Labour Council.
Local unions set up their tents and gave away snacks, drinks, and buttons to couples and kids enjoying the warm September weather.
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As the day continued, more families filled the parking lot as kids enjoyed the snacks and climbed the jungle gym inside the park.
David and his wife Julianna were at the picnic with their children to enjoy the park, the lunch, and to support their local unions, but they also look forward to passing the day relaxing and spending time with their kids.
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