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International Students
Canada’s international student cap topic of debate at UBCO
The federal government announced in January that international student enrolment will be reduced by more…
Newcomers to Okanagan shocked by Canada’s tipping culture
Gas stations and corner stores in Kamloops and across the Okanagan are starting to cash…
Kelowna international student scammed out of $3,500
Kelowna RCMP are warning the public after an international student was scammed out of $3,500…
Specialty Indian grocery store coming to Kamloops
A specialty Indian grocery store is opening soon in Kamloops. FraserCart Indian Store is set…
Police investigate deadly crash as Kamloops drivers weigh in on possible factors
As police continue to investigate a fatal accident last weekend, residents of Kamloops are offering…
TRU announces new agreement with American college
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University announced two new transfer partner agreements with an American college…
International students now a big part of Okanagan College
KELOWNA – A push over the last few years to recruit more international students to…
No Trump Bump, just good marketing as Okanagan College international student numbers soar
OKANAGAN – International student enrollment jumped by almost a third this year at Okanagan College…
Budget cuts for Central Okanagan becoming annual battle
INCREASE TO SCHOOL BUS FEES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ENROLMENT JUST PART OF REVENUE INCREASES PLANNED…
How TRU international students are celebrating Christmas at a closed campus
KAMLOOPS - While most of us are packing our bags or prepping guest rooms for visitors this weekend, there are some who will be spending their white Christmas in a foreign country. Of the 1,750 international students at TRU, more than 100 will be spending their holiday season on campus, which will be closed for...
Your kids aren’t getting an education so far this year, but international students are
VERNON - While B.C. students remain cut off from school during the teacher strike, some students from abroad are accessing educational resources through international programs in school districts. Vernon school district is one of the provincial leaders in attracting 200 international students this year. Supt. Joe Rogers says they are participating in field trips and other...