Okanagan'

• Bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency sees first graduates cross the stage

  The bachelor of Nsyilxcn language fluency celebrated its first graduates at UBC Okanagan -- the program is Canada’s first bachelor’s degree of Indigenous language fluency.

  Education

  Jun 8, 2023
  
• Potential strike looming for BC General Employees’ Union members

  The union told Global News it will be consulting with its 33,000 members, educating them on potential options and a possible strike vote.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2022
  
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• Local MPs react to Conservative Party leadership change

  The process to select a new leader has begun with the party's national council meeting soon to start planning the new leadership race.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2022
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• Okanagan establishments pivoting for NYE, once again

  Some Okanagan establishments have adapted to the new COVID restrictions and are hosting dinner-like celebrations.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2021
• Okanagan Indian Band reaches agreement to buy O’Keefe Range

  OKIB has reached an agreement for the purchase of the O'Keefe Range in Vernon.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2021
• B.C.’s top wines being judged at the 2021 B.C. Lieutenant Governor’s Wine Awards

  The three-day event will have judges awarding specific batches of wine -- with platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards -- capped off with a wine of the year award.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• South Okanagan couple loses home in Nk’Mip Creek wildfire, shares harrowing escape

  Young tried to save his home, he started his water pump and started to douse the property - unfortunately, it was too little too late as the wildfire was spreading fast.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2021
• Regional district expands evacuation order for Nk’Mip Creek wildfire

  The fire is currently listed at 2,000 hectares, but BC Wildfire says smoky skies have prevented aerial crews from getting a true read on how big the blaze is.

  Canada

  Jul 22, 2021
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• Okanagan pro golfer to compete in 2021 U.S. Women’s Open Championship

  Kelowna’s very own Megan Osland has earned her way back to the U.S. Women's Open Championship, after placing second at a qualifying tournament in Florida.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
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• A pandemic love holiday; UBCO professor offers advice for Valentine’s Day

  The assistant psychology professor offers advice on how to combat the buildup of stress, along with a potential lack of physical touch.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2021