Okanagan College exiting facility leases at Revelstoke, Oliver
January 9, 2026
Okanagan College will be moving to a different model of program delivery in two communities this year.The College has made the decision to exit its leased facilities in Revelstoke and Oliver and instead rent space for courses on an as-needed basis, as it does in other communities in the region.Currently, OC leases the Revelstoke Centre facility from School District 19. The two organizations have reached an agreement that will see the College exit the lease as of March 31.OC will continue to have access to use the site for pre-schedu...
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International students welcomed across Okanagan College campuses
January 7, 2026
Okanagan College proudly welcomed new international students to campus during the Winter 2026 International Orientation, held Friday, Jan. 2, across the Kelowna, Vernon and Penticton campuses. The day was filled with energy, connection and plenty of smiles as students were introduced to their new academic home.From informative sessions designed to help students navigate college life, to interactive games that encouraged connection and laughter, the orientation created a wel...
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New Okanagan College Board of Governors Chair appointed
December 22, 2025
Okanagan College (OC) is proud to announce that Dustyn Baulkham has been appointed the new Chair of the Okanagan College Board of Governors. The appointment came at the Board’s December meeting.Baulkham is an entrepreneur and founder of Rebellious Unicorns Production Company Inc., a 100 per cent 2SLGBTQ+ owned company focused on building a strong 2SLGBTQ+ community within the Okanagan and around B.C. through events and digital content.He replaces Dale Safinuk, who completed a two year term after being appointed in December of 2023.B...
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Okanagan College celebrates success at Queen’s I.C.B.C Business Competition
December 18, 2025
The School of Business at Okanagan College is celebrating an outstanding achievement after teams from all five competition streams have advanced to the final round of the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) hosted by Queen’s University. The prestigious competition is Canada’s oldest, largest and most prestigious undergraduate business case competition.This remarkable achievement reflects the dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit of our students and coaches. It also highlights the strong interdisciplinary...
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Okanagan College School of Business leaders join provincial and regional tourism boards
December 16, 2025
Okanagan College is poised to be well-represented in the tourism sector next year, with two leaders from its School of Business having joined the Boards of Directors of regional and provincial tourism associations.OC’s Dean of the School of Business, Joe Baker, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tourism Industry Association of British Columbia (TIABC) while Associate Dean, Dr. Aggie Weighill has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA).“Participation on these boards ...
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OC instructor awarded 2025 Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections award
December 12, 2025
Okanagan College professor Dr. Melissa Munn has dedicated much of her career to educating students as an instructor, researcher and writer, including the past 15 years at OC.As a student herself, she earned her doctorate studying long-term prisoners, becoming an expert in prison reform and the Canadian prison system.On Wednesday night in Ottawa, Munn was honoured for her work as the 2025 recipient of the Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award recognizing her nearly four decades of unwavering commitment to advancing human right...
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Changes to Office Administration programs at OC
December 12, 2025
As part of ongoing program reviews, there will be changes to Office Administration offerings at OC in the new year. These include:The Bookkeeping/Accounting Technician certificate will be offered by the School of Business online, with five intakes during the 2026/27 academic year. Admissions will reopen in March.The Paralegal Diploma and Legal Administrative Assistant certificates will be transferred internally to OC’s Arts and Foundational portfolio to better with similar programming. Admissions to the Kelowna Campus offering...
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OC carpentry students make their mark in the region, one project at a time
December 11, 2025
Every builder remembers the moment things “clicked.” The first time a measurement lined up perfectly. The first time a project felt less like a task and more like a calling. For many carpenters across the region, those moments started at Okanagan College, in workshops that buzzed with possibility and included instructors who knew how to turn curiosity into ability. Graham Boots, with human resources at Greyback Construction, has seen it firsthand. “We’ve welcomed many OC-trained apprentice carpenters ...
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Okanagan College and CWB Group spark new opportunities for internationally trained welders
December 10, 2025
With demand for skilled welders rising across Canada, Okanagan College has partnered with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group to deliver the National Welder Competency Assessment and Skills Training (NWCAST) program — a tuition-free initiative to help internationally trained welders and skilled trade professionals gain Canadian certification and connect to meaningful employment.The need for certified skilled trade professionals far exceeds supply right across Canada, and additional welders and welding-related trade professionals...
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OC Foundation celebrates $1.25 million distributed to students
December 4, 2025
When Bachelor of Business Administration student Adam Giffin stepped up to the microphone at this year’s Okanagan College Foundation Student Awards Reception in Penticton, he carried with him a story that resonated across the room, shaped by resilience, determination, and the power of community.Originally from England, Adam spent nearly a decade working in hospitality, eventually managing two busy bars before travelling through Australia, Asia, and Europe with his wife. They settled in the Okanagan in 2018, welcoming their first dau...
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