OC's Dean, School of Business, joins Chamber board
February 19, 2026
Okanagan College's Dean of the OC School of Business, Joe Baker, has been elected to the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce's 2026-27 Board of Directors. The announcement comes following the conclusion of online voting on Feb. 18."The Chamber has long been a catalyst for economic momentum in Kelowna and I’m proud to contribute at the board level,” said Baker “At the College, we’re focused on strengthening the connection between education and the economy—building programs that respond to student ambition and employer demand. This appointmen...
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“Me7 elkstwécw-kt – We will work in partnership”
February 17, 2026
Shuswap Nation Tribal Council and Okanagan College sign historic House of Learning Partnership Kukpi7s, Elders and community members from the Shuswap Nation Tribal Council held ceremony with Okanagan College on Feb. 4 in Secwepemcúl’ecw – at the College’s Salmon Arm campus – pledging Me7 elkstwécw-kt – to work in partnership – to better future generations.With traditional drumming and smudging taking place, leaders from the two organizations signed a unique House of Learning Partnership Agreement declaring Me7 melkwilc-kt,...
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Gateway to Trades students mark program completion at Okanagan College
February 10, 2026
Students in Okanagan College’s Gateway to Trades program celebrated the completion of their studies during a graduation ceremony held Jan. 23, marking a milestone in their educational journeys.Gateway to Trades is a partnership between Okanagan College and the Central Okanagan School District that introduces students in Grades 10 to 12 to post-secondary education through hands-on training in skilled trades, including carpentry, electrical, automotive and sheet metal. The program is aimed at students who may not otherwise see post-se...
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TogetHER brings business leaders together to drive innovation across the Okanagan
February 9, 2026
Okanagan College and WeBC are launching TogetHER, a new leadership and growth initiative designed to bring self-identifying women business owners, leaders and entrepreneurs together to strengthen innovation and collaboration across the Okanagan.“Okanagan College is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for women in every part of our economy — from skilled trades to innovation and enterprise,” said Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship at Okanagan College, Caitlin Hartigan. “TogetHER creates space for women-led b...
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OC Speaker Series: Unpacking the climate cost of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
February 9, 2026
What does the world’s biggest sporting event have to do with climate change? On Monday, February 23, Okanagan College’s Salmon Arm campus invites students, staff and community members to explore that question at a thought-provoking speaker series event from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.English professor and researcher Dr. Tim Walters will present a discussion on the climate impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.“This is a timely and urgent look at the environmental realities behind what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in history –...
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OC Speaker Series: Unpacking the climate cost of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
February 9, 2026
What does the world’s biggest sporting event have to do with climate change?On Monday, February 23, Okanagan College’s Salmon Arm campus invites students, staff and community members to explore that question at a thought-provoking speaker series event from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.English professor and researcher Dr. Tim Walters will present a discussion on the climate impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.“This is a timely and urgent look at the environmental realities behind what is expected to be the biggest sporting event in history – and w...
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Skills Regionals competitions to take place at Okanagan College
February 6, 2026
Later this month, it might look like OC’s Kelowna campus has been taken over by middle and high school students.The 2026 Skills B.C. Regional Trades and Technologies competitions are expected to see more than 200 middle and high school students at Okanagan College on Feb. 20, competing in a wide variety of competitions, ranging from cabinetmaking to automotive services, and welding to culinary – with many more in between.Expanded sessions for this year include animation, pu...
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Supporting those who care for us: A donor’s legacy in the South Okanagan
January 29, 2026
When former nurse Teri McGrath describes her support for Practical Nursing students at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus, she speaks with warm conviction. McGrath has become a quiet but extraordinary force behind the success of local nursing students, supporting their education through her Hands On Nursing Bursary. Teri McGrath Each year, she provides second-year students with a heartfelt gift that goes directly toward their tuition. It’s a gesture that says, ‘I see your effort, I believ...
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Okanagan College Careers Expo returns Feb. 4, connecting students to real career opportunities
January 28, 2026
Okanagan College (OC) will bring students, alumni and employers together for its annual Careers Expo and Employment Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at the Kelowna campus — creating direct connections between learning and employment at a critical moment for the region’s workforce.The first time Clayon Williams attended Okanagan College’s Careers Expo, he wasn’t sure what to expect.“My first Careers Expo, I was shy and nervous,” said Williams, an OC alumnus and graduate from the Communications, Culture and Journalism program. “T...
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Okanagan College secures funding to advance research on student concussion recovery
January 27, 2026
Okanagan College (OC) is celebrating a major research milestone with the announcement that Dr. Colin Wallace, who teaches in the Department of Kinesiology at OC, has been awarded the College’s first-ever grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to continue his research around traumatic brain injuries.Funded by CIHR’s Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, the Planning and Dissemination Grant will support the development and mobilization of a return-to-learn pathway for post-secondary students rec...
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