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B.C. has allowed ‘mature minor consent’ for vaccinations long before COVID-19
Some Central Okanagan parents are frustrated with COVID-19 vaccination letters sent directly to students informing…
Vernon sees spike in school exposures; Central Okanagan has most
The Central Okanagan continues to see the highest number of COVID-19 school exposures in the…
How to talk to children about residential schools
In the aftermath of the shocking news of 215 children’s bodies being discovered in a…
OKIB calls on federal, provincial governments to replace ‘monuments of oppression’
The Okanagan Indian Band chief and council are calling on the federal and provincial governments…
Kamloops photographer offers free grad photo sessions for Indigenous graduates
A Kamloops photographer is offering free graduation photo sessions to Indigenous grade 12 graduates this…
Central Okanagan still leads for COVID-19 school exposures
The Central Okanagan continues to see the highest number of COVID-19 school exposures in the…
Every Grade 12 student in Central Okanagan school district getting $500
Two generous donors are giving roughly $1 million to graduating Central Okanagan students. According to…
New online map of B.C. braids together Indigenous land, language, arts and culture
A new, interactive map weaves together information on Indigenous peoples’ languages, arts, culture, and connection…
Donors of $1 million to Central Okanagan Grade 12 students revealed
The identity of the mystery donors who are giving $1 million to Central Okanagan Public…
Syilx artist and community leader contributes to UBCO’s public art collection
Syilx artist Sheldon Pierre Louis says the painting he created for UBC Okanagan’s Public Art…
Kamloops teacher picking up pieces of her culture, empowering Indigenous youth
Kelsey Jules decided to become a teacher from a sense of responsibility to pass on…
Kamloops school district will get two-week spring break
Students and families from the Kamloops-Thompson School District are joining their families and friends in…
Kamloops schools get new dress code after controversy surrounding student’s fashion choices
The Kamloops-Thompson School District has revised their dress code for the 2021-2022 school year after…
B.C. teacher reprimanded for calling misbehaving student ‘big guy’
For using an “overly familiar” moniker to a student who wasn’t listening, a B.C. teacher…
‘Love It Or List It’s’ Jillian Harris provides seed money for Okanagan College student award
Kelowna influencer Jillian Harris is leading the way with a new financial award for underrepresented…