It is with deep regret and heartfelt sadness that the Board of Directors of the Naramata Centre Society announces that the Centre at Naramata will cease operations and close immediately.

The Board of Directors, following the successful Crossroads Fundraising Campaign, undertook a thorough and thoughtful review of the Centre’s future operations, revenue potential, staffing plan, expenses, and ability to be financially viable. The review, concluded that the Centre could not continue to operate in a feasible, sustainable, and responsible manner on a long-term basis. Those who contributed to the Crossroads Campaign will be contacted to ascertain if they would still like to receive a receipt for income tax purposes or have their donation refunded.

On behalf of the members and friends of the Naramata Centre Society, the Board of Directors expresses its sincere gratitude to the Centre’s management and staff for their hard work, dedication and countless contributions made over almost 70 years of the Centre’s operation.

News release January 21

History: May 6, 2014
CUPE 608 members at Naramata Centre
Yesterday, we served 72-hour strike notice to your employer, Naramata Centre, letting them know that we would be bringing in an overtime ban this week as a first step. In response, the employer applied to the Labour Relations Board to force a final offer vote on its employees. A strike began shortly after.