Articles tagged "Kelowna"
OC Student Success Highlights Practical Path into B.C.’s Design and Drafting Industry
May 28, 2026
When Akinkunmi Faluyi graduated from high school, he had a clear creative instinct — a keen interest in 3D modelling and design — but no obvious path to turn it into a career. He enrolled in a program to sharpen his digital art skills, but felt like something was missing.Then he heard about the Certificate in Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction, and Engineering (ACE Certificate), delivered by the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in partnership with Okanagan College (OC) at the Kelowna campus."I b...
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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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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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Coyotes remain on top in Canadian College Baseball Conference
April 24, 2026
The 2026 season has quickly turned into a statement campaign for the Okanagan College Coyotes (17-3), who have established themselves as one of the most complete teams in the conference. Through the opening stretch, the Coyotes are not just winning — they’re setting the pace across every major category, leading the conference in pitching, hitting and defense.It’s a rare trifecta in baseball, and it speaks to a program firing on all cylinders.On the mound, the Coyotes have been nothing short of extremely tough. Starters hav...
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Okanagan College’s Jill of All Trades inspires the next generation — and the results are already showing
April 22, 2026
In grade eight, Sophie Heuston walked into a hands-on skilled trades event and was introduced to the electrical trade for the first time. She didn’t know it then, but that day pointed her toward everything that came next. Today, Heuston is a Red Seal electrician and project manager with FortisBC in the Kootenay region. Her career path wasn’t linear — but her interest in the trades was sparked early, leading to electrical training and a great career.On April 28, she brings her story to OC’s Kelowna campus as the keynote speaker ...
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Okanagan 2036: CEOs to Share Vision for the Future of the Valley
April 22, 2026
What will the Okanagan look like in 2036? On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, regional leaders will come together at Okanagan College to explore that question at Okanagan 2036: CEOs on the Future of Our Valley, a dynamic panel focused on the next decade of economic, social, and entrepreneurial change. Hosted through a collaboration between the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Okanagan College and MacKay CEO Forums, the event will feature influential CEOs and community leaders sharing insights on the forces shaping Kelowna a...
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OC Cultivates returns to celebrate Okanagan food, wine and tourism
April 16, 2026
Learning never tasted so good as Okanagan College’s celebrated event series, OC Cultivates, returns on May 7, inviting the community to campus to experience and learn about our local gastronomy and hospitality. This immersive event will highlight small family producers and businesses that play a vital role in shaping the Okanagan’s distinct food, wine and tourism culture. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and interactive displays from Okanagan Science Centre...
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Okanagan College professor with astronaut candidacy reflects on humanity’s return to deep space
April 9, 2026
As astronauts head back to Earth after travelling around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, a professor at Okanagan College is helping bring the moment closer to home.Dr. Richard Federley, a chemistry professor at the College, was among the top candidates in the Canadian Space Agency’s most recent astronaut recruitment process. For him, the significance of Artemis II is both scientific and deeply human.“For me, what stands out about this mission is that for the first time, a Canadian astronaut is travelling beyond lo...
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Kelowna City of Gastronomy announces next steps, community engagement opportunities
April 2, 2026
The work of advancing Kelowna’s new international designation as a City of Gastronomy through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is moving into its next phase, with the formation of a new Advisory Council and upcoming opportunities for community members to get involved.“This is an important first step in establishing the community-based governance that will guide Kelowna’s work as a City of Gastronomy,” said Mayor Tom Dyas. “This advisory council will play a key role in turning this designation into real, on-the-ground impact for ou...
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Okanagan College celebrates student ingenuity at annual Student Showcase
April 2, 2026
Okanagan College student Mariah Matthews is looking forward to showcasing what she has learned in her interdisciplinary studies around gender and psychology at Okanagan College’s fourth annual OC Student Showcase.Taking place on April 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College, the Showcase brings together students from across the college to share what they have been building, creating and discovering through hands-on learning. “The Showcase highlights the importance of a well-rounded education,” said Matthews,...
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Preparing students for the evolving workforce: Okanagan College hosts region-wide open houses
January 22, 2025
Okanagan College is setting the stage for students to excel in an evolving workforce. The College invites the community to its 2025 Open House events, showcasing how education at OC empowers learners to adapt, innovate, and thrive in a world reshaped by technology, societal changes, and the future of work.This January and February, OC will host a series of open houses across all campuses, starting with the Vernon campus on January 28.Events schedule:Vernon Campus: Tues., Jan. 28 from 5 - 7p.m.Kelowna Campus: Thurs., J...
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Okanagan College and Westbank First Nation Celebrate Naming Ceremony at Kelowna Campus
December 6, 2024
Members of Westbank First Nation along with Okanagan College students, employees and local community members came together at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus for an historic announcement as Westbank First Nation Elders provided two Syilx Okanagan names for the newly opened student housing building on the Kelowna campus.In providing the names, Syilx Okanagan Nation Elders Pamela and Grouse Barnes considered the design of the building, which includes an Indigenous feather design created by Syilx artist Clint George on the exterior a...
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Countdown is on for move-in to new student housing at Okanagan College
March 27, 2024
When the fall term starts in September, the number of students living on campus at Okanagan College in Kelowna will more than double.A new student housing building at the corner of K.L.O. Road and Campus West Road is still a few months away from being move-in-ready; however, OC is anticipating a construction-related milestone in the coming weeks, with the building nearing “substantial completion.”The six-storey building includes elements of mass timber and features unique design elements from two well-known Indigenous artists. It wi...
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Okanagan College Coyotes to host PACWEST Basketball Championships
February 28, 2024
The Okanagan College Coyotes are excited to host the women’s and men’s PACWEST basketball provincial championship tournament beginning this Thursday at Kelowna Christian School.The three-day championship tournament will feature four games a day concluding with the medal games on Saturday. The women’s bracket will begin each day at 12:30 p.m. and conclude each night with the men’s bracket at 8:00 p.m.The Coyotes will welcome the six-team bracket to Kelowna for the first time in school history. Teams will battle for the Conference gol...
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Bridging the way to success: Emil Anderson Construction gives $75,000 to modernize Okanagan College’s Civil Engineering Technology Program
April 17, 2023
If you walk past Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus on a weekday afternoon, you’re sure to see Civil Engineering Technology students spread out across the grounds, gathering environmental data using surveying equipment. This skill is essential to their education and will one day help them shape our built environments. Thanks to a generous $75,000 gift from Emil Anderson Construction, students will have increased access to state-of-the-art surveying equipment to train on by fall of 2023. “We are proud to support Okanagan College’s Ci...
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OC Foundation chair’s book launch supports students in need
March 27, 2023
Honouring the past and supporting the future: Connie Denesiuk’s new book has ambitious goals. The Chair of the Okanagan College Foundation Board is launching a book next month about a story close to her heart, with the hope it will benefit the community around her. ‘Til Papa Returns; Surviving as a child refugee in WWII is the true story of Alfred Columbus, the youngest of eight children and father to Denesiuk. Alfred was learning how to farm the land their family had worked for more than 200 years, following advice and guidanc...
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