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UBC Okanagan announces development of pot breathalyzer on 4/20
OKANAGAN – A new tool will help marijuana users and police monitor level of consumption,…
Researchers at UBCO, TRU playing catch-up on cannabis’ health and commercial potential
KELOWNA – With legalization looming, it’s high time to figure out what else cannabis is…
More research needed before cannabis drinks become reality: UBCO professor
KELOWNA – Health Canada regulations on the production of cannabis beverages are coming in the…
Strategy to protect wine grapes from smoke-taint developed by UBC Okanagan researchers
A common agricultural spray may be the key to preventing smoky flavour permeating wine grapes.…
UBC moves wine research centre to Kelowna campus
UBC Okanagan campus is now home to the university's wine research centre that will serve…
iNwine: Kelowna Brewing Company opens its doors, only a 10 minute walk from UBCO
KELOWNA – Craft beer, Okanagan views, a patio, pool table, foosball and a full menu.…
UBC students launch class action claim over antisemitism
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the world is getting involved in the…
How UBC and UBCO are revolutionizing Ph.Ds
The Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia is in its second year of…
UBC Okanagan student’s research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions,…
UBC Okanagan student’s research aimed at mitigating wildfire risks
A scientist at UBC Okanagan studying wildfire fuel mitigation is trying to make a difference…
More UBCO students seeking help for groceries
Students at UBC Okanagan have been seeking and getting more support from the University's food…
UBC Okanagan’s student hopes to retrieve stolen art
A UBC Okanagan student's piece of art was stolen and the student is hoping to…
UBCO study looking to see if Interior Health home care is compassionate
UBC Okanagan's Health Equity Lab is looking for participants for their research on compassionate in…
‘Devastating’: Evacuation of building next to UBCO construction site extended two weeks
Residents of the building next to the UBC Okanagan construction site for a highrise will…
What to do in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – As we bid a not-so-fond farewell to February and welcome March into our…
Creative Kelowna event draws all kinds of people
KELOWNA – The image of the solitary artist is a popular one. Painters such as…
New road opens backdoor route into UBC Okanagan
KELOWNA – A long-needed second route into UBC Okanagan is now open. The final 1.8…
Local Muslim students pull back the veil on Shari’ah law
KELOWNA – It’s a sensitive subject that local Muslim students want to talk about. Shari’ah…
Don’t mess with airport business park, planning staff tell Kelowna councillors
KELOWNA – Planning staff have given warning to Kelowna city councillors — quit mucking with…
Jailed Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy to speak at UBC Okanagan
KELOWNA – Press freedom and justice in the age of terror is the subject and…
McDONALD: Kelowna should start planning now for one of its newest and most important neighbourhoods
I first saw what is now UBC Okanagan while flying into Kelowna in the early…
UBC Okanagan professor reprimanded for sexual harassment
KELOWNA – A Kelowna university professor has been put under regulatory supervision for sexual harassment.…
UBCO professor looks at tropical plant as possible tool against opioid addiction
KELOWNA – A drug with the otherworldly name of kratom may be a valuable tool…
Road network around Kelowna airport, UBCO subject of study
KELOWNA – Positioned as they are on Highway 97, Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan…