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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…
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…
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…
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 focusses funds on board offices, student supports
VERNON – The Vernon School District plans to bolster programs for mental health, at risk…
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 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…
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…
Valley population growth keeps enrollment climbing at Okanagan College
OKANAGAN – Continued robust enrollment at Okanagan College is reflective of population growth in the…
New middle school in Kelowna’s Mission has name
KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan school district has announced the name of the new middle…
Kelowna private school loses funding after failed inspection
KELOWNA – The government has pulled funding for a local private school for failing to…
South Okanagan teacher reprimanded for being AWOL at the worst time
PENTICTON – An Okanagan-Skaha School District teacher has found herself in hot water after a…
B.C. woman files human rights complaint over students being tied together for the day
A B.C. woman has filed a human rights complaint after two students were tied together…
Kamloops club needs support to turn McArthur Island Park golf course into nature centre
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Naturalist Club wants residents to tell city council to approve a…
What is SOGI 123 and why should it matter to you?
An online resource tool made by B.C. educators for teachers across the province is hoping…