The Kelowna Fringe Festival is the latest large event in the city to fall to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event organizers announced the cancellation of the September-scheduled event today but said it will make a return in 2021.

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If yousa国际传媒檙e wondering how you can continue to support the arts during the COVID-19 pandemic, McCulloch has some advice:

sa国际传媒淚 encourage everyone to please do what they can to support artists, creators and the creative community as much as possible during this difficult time - from leaving a positive comment on social media to tuning in to a live stream, every little bit helps and will be so greatly appreciated.sa国际传媒�

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