UBCO

• Man accused of killing UBC Okanagan security guard will stand trial

  The trial for Dante Ognibene-Hebbourn has yet to advance beyond scheduling, and on Monday it was pushed back again another month.

  Crime

  May 29
  
• Nursing student at Okanagan College speaks out over possible program merger with UBCO

  Okanagan College nursing students have been told that a decision about a merger with UBC will be made in July or August. If approved, it would cost $4,000 more in tuition fees.

  Education

  Apr 10
  
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• Researchers at UBCO show off neuroscience labs for Brain Awareness Week

  Researchers have found the more a person focuses on the muscle they want to move, the more strength and muscle memory will be gained.

  Education

  Mar 18
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• Climate change slowing down, not speeding up, movement of large Arctic rivers: study

  A new report found that the migration rates of these rivers, rather than increasing, decreased overall by about 20 per cent between 1972 and 2020.

  Environment

  Mar 10
• UBCO outreach event shows how chemists probe the effects of smoke on wineries

  The Okanagan is also known for its wildfires and a University of British Columbia Okanagan professor has been conducting research into how the smoke affects vineyards. 

  Science

  Mar 7
• Youth robotics challenge powers up at UBC Okanagan

  Eleven teams from School District 23 between the ages of 9 and 16 tested the custom-built robots they have been working on for months.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 12
• New bus station in Kelowna, B.C. comes at a steep price

  The future facility is designed to hold about 150 busses in the first phase, and eventually will have a capacity to house 230 busses.

  Economy

  Feb 6
• Transportation workshop set for Kelowna City council on Monday

  The workshop includes ideas to reduce vehicle trips, add to pedestrian access, add improve cycling networks as well as the transit system.

  Economy

  Feb 5
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• Cat rescued from storm drain at UBC Okanagan

  The Kelowna Fire Department, members from the City of Kelowna and the city's animals control services were all called to the scene.

  Canada

  Feb 5
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• Fast and furious competition heats up at Big White Ski Resort

  Engineering students from across Canada met at Big White Ski Resort to put their designs and innovations to the test in the Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 29