Central Okanagan School District

• Former Kelowna student sues school district for alleged historic sexual assault

  A man who attended a Kelowna high school in the 1990s is claiming he was sexually assaulted by one of his teachers, according to a recent civil suit.

  Crime

  May 22, 2023
  
• Raccoon visit prompts Kelowna school closure

  Despite attempts by conservation officers to get a curious raccoon to leave a Kelowna elementary school building Monday, the animal climbed up into the ceiling.

  Education

  Feb 27, 2023
  
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• Central Okanagan students learn Indigenous history at winter gathering

  Bright colours and the sound of drums filled the School District 23 Learning Centre over the past three days, as 280 Indigenous students learnt about their culture.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2023
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• Controversial new slate running in Okanagan school board elections

  Parents Voice BC says its candidates have a range of opinions and critics are missing the point of the electoral organization.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2022
• Central Okanagan schools welcoming influx of Ukrainian students

  In-school and extracurricular clubs will be made available to offer Ukrainian students in Kelowna activities to interact with their peers and pick up more language skills.

  Education

  Sep 7, 2022
• Fire damages George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country

  Fire crews responded to reports of flames at the back end of the school.

  Education

  Aug 17, 2022
• Central Okanagan school district considering sanctuary schools policy

  The Central Okangan school board is considering a proposal aimed at making it easier for kids with precarious immigration status to attend local schools.

  Education

  Jun 22, 2022
• COVID-19: Central Okanagan school district delaying distribution of rapid test kits

  The delay follows an advisory from Health Canada about potential risks with misusing the test kits or spilling them on skin.

  Health

  Feb 26, 2022
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• Central Okanagan school district votes in COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff

  The school district said the 5-2 vote occurred after a thorough debate and an extended opportunity for public comments.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2022
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• COVID-19: School trustees in Central Okanagan to discuss vaccine mandate

  Bowman said she put forth the plan for a vaccine mandate because vaccines reduce hospitalization rates, reduce the rate of death and reduce the severity of illness.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2022