It's a hot event for a cool evening.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Vernon and District will host its Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) event Saturday, Feb. 22. The goal is to raise $40,000, which will go toward the North Okanagan Rent Bank which provides housing stability to individuals and families experiencing short-term financial difficulties.

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Participants can walk a two- or five-kilometre route starting and ending at Civic Memorial Park and celebrate their efforts together. All those who raise more than $150 ($75 for youth) will also wear iconic CNOY toques as they face the cold night.

To register a team or to donate, visit .

Vernon香蕉视频直播檚 2024 CNOY attracted 200 participants and raised more than $34,000 for the North Okanagan Rent Bank, which covers Grindrod, Enderby, Spallumcheen, Armstrong, Vernon, Coldstream, Lumby, and Cherryville.

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