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B. C. teacher gets 15-year ban for sexual relationship with former student
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (326+ words) Published 1: 34 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2026 A B. C. independent teacher has received a 15-year ban from teaching in the kindergarten to Grade 12 system after having a sexual relationship with a former student shortly after graduation. An independent school teacher has received a 15-year…...
Selkirk College launches medical lab assistant program at Trail campus
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (611+ words) Published 6: 40 am Monday, June 8, 2026 Selkirk College will offer a medical lab assistant program at the Trail campus in 2027-28. (Jim Bailey) Selkirk College is launching a new Medical Laboratory Assistant Program at its Trail Campus. Supported by over $400, 000 from the Ministry…...
Kelowna school breaks record for largest B. C. high school fundraiser in history
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (559+ words) Published 12: 15 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 More than 400 students from across School District 23 participated in the Relay for Life at Okanagan Mission Secondary Wednesday, June 3 (Brayden Ursel / Black Press) Okanagan Mission Secondary (OKM) students have made history by hosting the largest fundraiser…...
Kelowna grad receives $120 K scholarship to pursue engineering
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (354+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Thursday, June 4, 2026 An "cole Kelowna Secondary (KSS) student has earned a prestigious scholarship to help her pursue a career pathway in engineering. Shaeyllan Beardmore has been selected to receive a $120, 000 Schulich Leader Scholarship to study engineering physics at…...
Gender apartheid: B. C. march pushes online learning for Afghan women
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (625+ words) Published 12: 00 pm Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Two dozen supporters gathered in James Bay's Irving Park for the Red Pashmina Walk held on May 31, 2026. (Olivier Laurin/Victoria News) Following 9/11, U. S. President George W. Bush signed a joint resolution authorizing the use of force against those…...
Texts and emails that upended SD61 court case revealed
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (948+ words) Published 11: 10 am Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Minister of Education Lisa Beare admits provincial mistakes mean nine fired School District 61 trustees can reclaim their positions. (Mark Page/Black Press Media) A series of documents has been released by the courts showing texts and…...
Creston students shine in Focus on Youth
4+ week, 1+ day ago (142+ words) Published 7: 00 am Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Creston youth hit the stage last week at the Focus on Youth Festival. The festival also features an exhibition of student art. (Nancy De Vuono file) The reviews are in! Creston's 40th Annual celebration of youth in…...
Creston Library launches Fund a Friday program
4+ week, 2+ day ago (219+ words) Published 6: 26 am Monday, May 11, 2026 Since the spring of 2025, the Creston Valley Public Library has been closed on Fridays due to budget restraints. Now the library is launching a campaign " Fund a Friday " asking for donations to get the doors open…...
Strike vote begins for B. C. nurses following bargaining impasse
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (758+ words) Published 3: 43 pm Friday, May 8, 2026 Hundreds of nurses in Vancouver for a B. C. Nurses Union conference marched along the streets of Vancouver May 31, 2023, calling for safer staffing levels. The B. C. Nurses" Union launched its strike vote May 8, 2026. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media) The…...
Creston kids are Kokanee caretakers
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (238+ words) Published 1: 30 pm Monday, May 4, 2026 Jessica Holden fron the Creston Valley Rod and Gun Club released the fry. (Kasha Ferguson file) Creston students travelled to Summit Creek to release Kokanee fry. (Kasha Ferguson file) For the past couple of years, Creston…...