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B.C. teacher who had sexual relationship with student banned for life
A B.C. teacher that had a sexual relationship with a student has been banned from…
Kids in Kelowna ready to do battle with LEGO robots
Custom-built LEGO robots will do battle as the popular SumoBot event returns to Kelowna this…
Kelowna woman faked teaching certificate, taught at private school
A Kelowna woman who faked a teaching certificate and taught at a private school for…
B.C. elementary school teacher reprimanded for using wrestling moves on students
A B.C. teacher who once used masking tape to tape up a student's mouth has…
‘Quiet Friday’: Low attendance at West Kelowna high school due to shooting threat
Many high school students in West Kelowna have opted to stay home today following a…
Weapons complaint puts two Kamloops schools on alert
Kamloops RCMP put two schools on "hold and secure" as they responded to a weapons…
Central Okanagan schools hit by severe bus driver shortage
Central Okanagan Public Schools is experiencing a severe bus driver shortage resulting in frequent school…
90 new long-term care beds to be available in Vernon next year
Vernon residents will soon have greater access to care closer to home with an expansion…
Grass fire near TRU sparked by homeless camp: Kamloops Fire Rescue
A grass fire near Thompson Rivers University this past weekend was sparked by a homeless…
B.C. high school teacher sought ‘romantic relationships’ with students
A former independent high school teacher in B.C. is looking for a new career after…
7 children treated for injuries after hot sauce smeared at B.C. playground
Multiple children were treated for minor injuries at a Port Moody playground earlier this week…
From ukuleles to hiking, Okanagan Folk School ready to make economic impact
It may be hard to imagine but things like basket weaving and knitting courses may…
Why these bursaries are only for recovering Kamloops drug users
One organization in Kamloops has a unique and effective way of helping recovering drug users…
Kelowna elementary school evacuated due to threat
A Kelowna elementary school was evacuated this morning due to a potential threat. Officers responded…
How to get the dirt on B.C. Wines for free
Learn what makes B.C. wines unique – from the quality of the soil to micro-climates…