Education
Kelowna private school loses funding after failed inspection
KELOWNA – The government has pulled funding for a local private school for failing to…
New middle school in Kelowna’s Mission has name
KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan school district has announced the name of the new middle…
Valley population growth keeps enrollment climbing at Okanagan College
OKANAGAN – Continued robust enrollment at Okanagan College is reflective of population growth in the…
Should the Province hold a byelection for a new North Okanagan-Shuswap School Board?
NORTH OKANAGAN – The province is being pressured to hold a byelection in the North…
Vernon Teachers’ Association says district moving too slow with class size and composition changes
VERNON – The Vernon Teachers’ Association is accusing district officials of moving too slowly to…
One year later: How things are going with North Okanagan-Shuswap’s one man school board
NORTH OKANAGAN – It’s been a year since controversy swirled in the North Okanagan-Shuswap School…
Vernon School District focusses funds on board offices, student supports
VERNON – The Vernon School District plans to bolster programs for mental health, at risk…
The reasons for the huge WorkSafe B.C. fine against Vernon School District
VERNON – WorkSafe B.C. is defending its decision to impose a hefty penalty against the…
Vernon School District hit with huge fine for breaking asbestos rules
VERNON – A fine of more than $628,000 has been leveled against the Vernon School…
Vernon School District using community work to help kids, says punishment is not the answer
“IT’S NOT ABOUT WHAT THEY WERE SUSPENDED FOR, IT’S THE STORY UNDERNEATH” VERNON – It…
Students treated for ‘severe reaction’ to marijuana at North Okanagan high school
ARMSTRONG – School officials are encouraging parents to talk to their kids about drug use…
New middle school slated for upper Mission
KELOWNA – A new middle school is planned and rearing to go in the upper…
Armstrong, Silver Creek schools saved from closure
NORTH OKANAGAN – School closures in the Armstrong and Salmon Arm areas are officially off…
No reason to close schools in Armstrong, Silver Creek, report says
SALMON ARM – Possible school closures in the North Okanagan and Shuswap may be off…
Province denies responsibility in North Okanagan-Shuswap school lawsuit
NORTH OKANAGAN – The provincial government is denying responsibility after the mother of a North…