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Okanagan researcher’s appeal nets thousands of bobcat and lynx photos
KELOWNA – A study of bobcat and lynx distributions in B.C. is already yielding some…
Mulch could slow global warming: UBCO study
KELOWNA – Researchers at the local campus of the University of British Columbia have discovered…
Research projects at UBC Okanagan get funding boost
KELOWNA – Twenty-two UBC research projects, including seven at UBCO, in a number of disciplines…
UBC Okanagan research finds marijuana could help drug addicts, alcoholics
KELOWNA – Marijuana may help people struggling with drug addiction, according to a new study…
Reoperation rates for Canadian breast cancer patients too high: UBC Okanagan study
KELOWNA – Canadian breast cancer patients that require a potentially avoidable additional operation after treatment…
Feeling the financial squeeze of Valentine’s Day?
KELOWNA – Thanks to an age-old economic principle, being in love at this time of…
UBC Okanagan research leading to green solutions
KELOWNA – A team of researchers at UBC Okanagan is working on unique ways to…
UBC Okanagan professor reprimanded for sexual harassment
KELOWNA – A Kelowna university professor has been put under regulatory supervision for sexual harassment.…
Women getting head injuries from partners at a higher rate than hockey players getting concussions, UBC researcher says
KELOWNA -For every NHL player who suffers a concussion during the season, picture 7,000 Canadian…
More research needed before cannabis drinks become reality: UBCO professor
KELOWNA – Health Canada regulations on the production of cannabis beverages are coming in the…
UBC takes precautions against COVID-19 for students studying abroad
In the wake of the coronavirus or COVID-19 outbreak, the University of British Columbia campuses…
UBC appoints first-ever Indigenous chancellor
In a period of global racial tension, an Indigenous man will become the University of…
B.C. diver reflects on opportunity of lifetime working with NASA for 11 years
Early in his career, B.C. diver Donnie Reid had a reputation for going anywhere with…
‘Extreme need’ in B.C. prompts expansion of free COVID-19 mental health services
A virtual mental health service launched to address pandemic related issues in B.C. is now…
Dr. Bonnie Henry, Greta Thunberg to receive honorary degrees from UBC
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and climate activist Greta Thunberg are receiving honorary degrees…