UBC president addresses Gaza encampment demands
The president of UBC says its endowment fund doesn't directly own any stocks that are the target of divestment demands by pro-Palestinian protesters who have set up an encampment.
Politics
May 7
Israel-Hamas conflict: B.C. human rights watchdog backs ‘peaceful encampments’ at universities
British Columbia's human rights commissioner is calling on universities and colleges to protect the rights of students and staff taking part in "peaceful encampments."
Politics
May 6
UBC Properties, City of Kelowna sued over effects of tower construction
A recently filed lawsuit is taking aim at just about everyone involved with the construction and design of UBC Okanagan's downtown tower.
Canada
May 13
UBC tackle, Penn State tight end, Illinois lineman among Canadians selected in NFL Draft
Giovanni Manu is the first ever University of British Columbia player to be taken in the NFL draft.
Sports
Apr 27
Pro-Palestinian protesters mark quiet night on UBC Okanagan campus
The UBC Okanagan protesters join a growing number of encampments on North American campuses, though the Kelowna version has been more peaceful than many of its counterparts.
Canada
May 15
Demonstrators set up Pro-Palestinian encampment at UBC
UBC officials say staff will monitor and assess the demonstration on the Vancouver campus and will liaise with the RCMP.
Politics
Apr 29
New York City FC coach repeats denial of allegations he punched a Toronto FC player
New York City FC coach Nick Cushing has repeated his denial of allegations that he punched a Toronto FC player, saying he is shocked and upset at the claim.
Sports
May 13
UBC Okanagan offers to assess repairs for evacuated subsidized housing building
UBC Okanagan officials are looking to get into the subsidized housing complex to evaluate stability-threatening cracks found in its foundation.
Canada
Apr 30
‘Disgraceful’: Displaced resident of Kelowna subsidized housing complex dies
'The really sad thing is that the last four weeks changed how well he had been doing, and I'm sure it's the same for many, many of the tenants.'
Canada
Apr 25
Vancouver Whitecaps to host Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham AFC in July
It will be the last of Wrexham AFC’s three North American matches this summer as part of their 2024 Wrex Coast Tour.
Sports
Apr 25
April had near-normal temperatures, precipitation: River Forecast Centre
“At higher elevations, the cooler temperatures in the second half of April delayed the onset of snowmelt, especially compared to last year,” said the RFC.
Weather
May 1
Construction work resumes at UBC Okanagan tower
'This is the first of many stages which will have to be taken to help stabilize things before moving forward on the project,' a City of Kelowna representative said.
Canada
Apr 11
UBC Okanagan takes sting out of parking tickets for good cause
The UBCO Food For Fines program takes the sting out of on-campus tickets, by translating 50 per cent of the monetary value into non-perishable food donations.
Lifestyle
Apr 11
1 deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade
Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr.
Sports
Apr 24
Forge FC opens CPL soccer season with win over Cavalry FC
In their opening game of the 2024 Canadian Premier League season, Hamilton's Forge FC beat Cavalry FC 2-1, a rematch of last year's championship final.
Sports
Apr 13
Whitecaps play to scoreless draw in 50th anniversary match against Austin FC
With 32,465 fans on hand for the Whitecaps’ 50th anniversary, the club settled for a second straight draw to bring their record to 5-2-3 on the year.
Sports
May 5
Toronto FC looks to make moves as transfer window closes
Toronto FC is in discussions to bring in a player and move another out before Major League Soccer's primary transfer window closes Tuesday.
Sports
Apr 22
More than 11,000 kids expected for early quarterfinal between Forge FC, CF Montreal
Kids from grades 5 through 12 will occupy the east side grandstand of Tim Horton's field during an early 'School Day Match' between Forge and CF Montreal.
Sports
May 6
Edmonton man to travel, buy home after $5M lottery win
Edmontonian Kerry McIntosh was the lucky winner of the March 2 Lotto 6/49 draw worth a whopping $5 million.
Features
Mar 28
Kelowna to host Canadian Premier League game between Calgary, Vancouver
Vancouver FC’s Season Members looking to purchase tickets for the match will have access to a pre-sale Wednesday. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 10.
Canada
May 8