Get paid to work Touchdown Kelowna festival
May 14, 2026
As part of the Touchdown Kelowna festival and CFL games this summer in Kelowna, there are a few opportunities to get paid and work for the event festival and at the games.The BC Lions are playing two CFL games in Kelowna this summer: June 27 and July 4. Along with the games, a week-long festival will take place including two major concerts, galas and other events.There are two paid opportunities:People who have Serve it Right designation and Point of Sale experience are needed to take tickets at a variety of concerts and events...
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Okanagan College hosting 2nd student-led community Pride kick-off celebration
May 14, 2026
Okanagan College, together with students from the OC Pride Community, is proud to host the second community Pride celebration at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus on May 26 from 4 to 8 p.m.The community is invited to the all-ages free event featuring performances from OC student, community and alumni drag performers including Jovian, Misty Demeanour, Freida Whales, The Muffin Man, Mr. ShellFish and Bummer.“In these troubling times, it is an honour to create an event that allows for some inclusivity, community, and celebration,” said...
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Enactus Okanagan College Crowned National Champion, Advancing to World Championships in Brazil
May 12, 2026
Enactus Okanagan College has been named the 2026 Enactus Canada National Champion after defeating more than 45 universities and colleges from across the country at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Montreal, held May 5–8.With the national title at the entrepreneur-focused student competition, Enactus Okanagan College will now represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup in São Paulo, Brazil, this November, competing against top student teams from around the globe.The national championship presentation highlighted Paper Trail, a...
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Okanagan College welcomes alum Ashley Ramsay as Director of Entrepreneurship
May 11, 2026
Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce Ashley Ramsay as the new Director of Entrepreneurship within the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship.An Okanagan College alumnus who built a career as a respected entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and community connector, Ramsay’s background includes more than two decades of experience spanning business leadership, technology, creative industries and startup development. She has also worked with Indigenous groups across Canada and recently concluded an in-house role with Westbank F...
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New Red Dot Players production Marion Bridge opens tonight!
May 7, 2026
The Red Dot Players’ latest performance opens tonight, featuring a cast and production crew filled with Okanagan College students, employees, alumni and community members.Marion Bridge stars DeAnna MacArthur, Sarah Foss and Emily MacArthur. Both DeAnna MacArthur and Sarah Foss are Okanagan College employees. MacArthur teaches in the Therapist Assistant Department, and Foss teaches in the Computer Science Department.According to director Lauren Frost, "Red Dot's production of Marion Bridge is a rare chance to see one o...
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Volunteers wanted! Support BC Lions games and festival in Kelowna
May 5, 2026
When the BC Lions play two regular season CFL games in Kelowna this summer, a team of volunteers will be required to support the games and the weeklong Touchdown Kelowna festival June 26 to July 4, a partnership between the City of Kelowna and the BC Lions, along with presenting sponsor Okanagan College. “We are looking for people who want to jump on board to support this historic sporting event for the City of Kelowna,” said Kevin Parnell, Associate Director at Okanagan College...
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