In recognition of Campaign Non-Violence Week in 16 countries, Kelowna will play host to Celebrate 8, a peace walk to draw attention to Canadasa国际传媒檚 ranking of No. 8 in the Global Peace Index.

The celebratory event will take place Sunday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m., at The Sails in downtown Kelowna.

Pam Kemp, helping organize the celebration, says it will include music, crafts and guest speakers.

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The GPI is based on multiple factors to arrive at the peace rankings for 163 countries, with Iceland at No. 1 and Syria at No. 163.

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