Dr. Lutes said the transition to an online platform will make the program available for all British Columbians.

UBC Okanagan researchers and a Kelowna-based tech company have created a machine that isolates and eliminates airborne droplets and germs.

The university announced it will move its wine research centre (WRC) to the Okanagan campus from Vancouver.

Surveillance video showing an RCMP officer dragging a UBC Okanagan nursing student down the hallway during a wellness check has drawn attention to how mental health is handled within the police force and prompted a former Mountie to speak out.

'When encouraged to be kind, they surpassed expectations.'

Last month, disturbing video was released of university nursing student Mona Wang being dragged while handcuffed during a mental-health wellness check.

During a rare press conference Thursday morning, RCMP Southeast District Chief Supt. Brad Hougli said he was “deeply concerned” when he saw a surveillance video showing part of a wellness check conducted by an RCMP officer.

UBC Okanagan engineering students and professors are researching how to improve the efficiency and cost associated with charging electric vehicles.

The petition was started after video surveillance surfaced showing Const. Lacy Browning dragging UBC Okanagan nursing student Mona Wang down a carpeted hallway.

"When we've asked the RCMP to do wellness checks, they respond promptly, appropriately. I don't have concerns," said UBCO's director of health and wellness.