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Central Okanagan teachers to head back to work in staggered shifts
Central Okanagan teachers and staff members will soon return to on-site work in staggered shifts,…
Coquitlam teacher’s licence suspended for anti-SOGI-123 comments
A Coquitlam teacher who said SOGI 123 was harmful to students and tried to distribute…
B.C. teacher disciplined for grabbing two Grade 7 students
A B.C. middle school teacher has been reprimanded for grabbing and pulling two Grade 7…
MLAs, school board and Interior Health all holding virtual town hall meetings
Okanagan residents will soon have an opportunity to ask questions from their elected officials in…
UBCO professor wants to know how COVID-19 has changed travel
Whether it’s running errands, going on a road trip or cancelling the trip of a…
Smoking and vaping related suspensions double in Central Okanagan public schools
The number of suspensions for smoking and vaping in Central Okanagan Public Schools has doubled…
B.C. teacher reprimanded for ducking out of class early
Teachers are no more able to duck out early than their students, a B.C. teacher…
Tips on teaching the kids at home from a Salmon Arm parent who’s been there, done that
"Give yourself some grace." It's the recurring message homeschooling parent Candice Munro wants to give…
UBC, UBCO to move classes online due to COVID-19 concerns
All UBC and UBCO classes are moving online for the semester due to the coronavirus…
Kelowna students creating app to connect Okanagan hikers
Three Kelowna high school students are aiming to create an app that can connect Okanagan…
Vernon school bus cuts will have ‘huge impact’ on parents: PAC president
A plan for the Vernon School District to scrap school buses for over 600 pupils…
iN VIDEO: Central Okanagan SumoBot champs ecstatic over hard-earned win
After creating their favourite wrestling robots, Central Okanagan students went bot-to-bot for the ultimate title…
Bus fees raised by 33% for Central Okanagan students
Central Okanagan parents will have to fork over an extra $75 if they want their…
Central Okanagan school board cancels European band trip over coronavirus concerns
The Central Okanagan school board has cancelled a European band trip which was scheduled to…
Gang prevention for school-aged kids offered in Kelowna and Kamloops
If you are worried your child may be susceptible to allures of gang life, there's…
Vancouver teacher disciplined for ‘insulting’ religion on Facebook
A veteran Vancouver high school teacher has been reprimanded for comments he made about religion…
Kelowna parents want to to help feed students through building a farm
A Kelowna Parent Advisory Council is asking the Central Okanagan school district for a $50,000…
Central Okanagan school district proposes $75 hike in transportation fees
The Central Okanagan school district is proposing a transportation fee increase to $300 per student…
Central School students in Kelowna transform shipping container into library for Africa
With the help of Central School Gateway Program students, Okanagan College is sending a renovated…
Kamloops SPCA sets sights on new programs to deal with cat overpopulation
Cat overpopulation is a major problem in some B.C. communities, but when it comes to…
A ‘Fresh Start’ for those struggling through life has room to grow beyond its Kelowna roots
Michael Buffett walked away from his dream job running a Banff restaurant to live in…
UBC Okanagan vigil honours those killed in Iranian plane crash
A vigil will be held at the UBC Okanagan campus today to honour those who…
UBCO profs set to do battle in upcoming Life Raft Debate
The stakes have risen as professors at the UBC Okanagan strive to prove they are…
Vernon high school teacher suspended for sharing parts of ‘secure exams’ with students
A Vernon high school teacher who made copies of provincial exams to share with his…