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Vernon school buses won’t run when class resumes next week
Vernon students who do decide to return to school next week will be doing so…
Okanagan College expected to see fewer international students, loss in revenue unknown
Post secondary institutions across Canada are bracing for financial losses with the future of foreign…
Central Okanagan school district cancels bus service for remainder of school year
After a lengthy discussion, the Central Okanagan school board agreed to cancel school bus transportation…
Why a South Okanagan education assistant who pushed 9-year-old girl with autism will keep her job
A South Okanagan education assistant fired for pushing a nine-year-old pupil with serious behavioural problems…
RCMP warns drivers that school zones are in effect
With school resuming this week, police are reminding drivers that school zones remain in effect…
Canadian comedian Rick Mercer to address UBCO’s graduating class
A beloved Canadian comedian and former host of The Rick Mercer Report will be offering…
Vernon students to hold their own drive-in movie theatre graduation
The Vernon Christian School is holding its own drive-in theatre-style graduation ceremony, complete with a…
Central Okanagan teacher who showed Grade 8 class John Oliver clip gets suspended
A Central Okanagan high school teacher has been disciplined in part for showing his Grade…
Kelowna student wins $100,000 scholarship
James Ropotar won’t have to worry about tuition or how to pay the rent when…
iN PHOTOS: Vernon grads tag Suicide Hill
The graduating class of Vernon Secondary School got to revive a 39-year-old tradition today, June…
iN VIDEO: Central Okanagan high school grads are asking you to make some noise
High school graduates from the class of 2020 in the Central Okanagan want your help…
Socially-distanced Vernon grads photoshopped to create traditional group picture
With a little help from Photoshop, Vernon Secondary School graduates got to partake in the…
Vernon says no to Clarence Fulton Secondary grads’ plan to graffiti city street
The graduating class of Clarence Fulton Secondary will not get to tag the road outside…
Central Okanagan school superintendent hopeful for return of regular classes in fall
The Central Okanagan school district is working on a plan for the return of regular…
48-year-old Vernon graduate gets her Okanagan College certificate despite pandemic
The phrase “going back to school” is exciting on many levels for Okanagan College Vernon…