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  • Forests are the key to fresh water

    December 07, 2017 - 10:59 AM

    Freshwater resources are critical to both human civilization and natural ecosystems, but UBC researchers have discovered that changes to ground vegetation can have as much of an impact on global water resources as climate change.

  • TRU announces major corporate donation

    November 24, 2017 - 11:16 AM

    KAMLOOPS, BC – Thompson Rivers University is excited to announce its largest corporate donation this year. The Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP) is gifting the university $500,000 to go toward bursaries for students in trades, social work, human service, research and environmental science.

  • Flushing underway on RDCO water systems

    March 31, 2017 - 11:49 AM

    KELOWNA - The Regional District has started its spring water main flushing program.

    Until approximately the end of May, RDCO Environmental Services staff will be going throughout the six water systems that it maintains and operates, flushing mains Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.

    Roadside notice boards will be put up in advance of crews working in a particular system area.

  • UBC research paves way for improved road construction

    March 17, 2017 - 12:00 PM

    KELOWNA - A team of researchers have identified an improved method to predict the strength and durability of shale embarkments that line roads.

  • UBC Okanagan chemistry instructor shoots for the stars, literally

    February 28, 2017 - 2:48 PM

    Keeping his feet on the ground is not Richard Federley’s strong point. With an insatiable curiosity and a passion for adventure, jumping out of planes and exploring the unknown is everyday stuff for this UBC Okanagan chemistry instructor.

  • Barely-educated humans impact bear behaviour

    February 09, 2017 - 10:03 AM

    KELOWNA - The American black bear can rest easier thanks to conservation research conducted at UBC’s Okanagan campus. A recent study indicates that while urban sprawl results in more human-bear interactions, human education can hinder negative encounters.

  • Wilden Living Lab show homes ready for new families

    January 31, 2017 - 3:31 PM


    As laboratories go, the comfy, newly-built Wilden Living Lab is already a winner.

  • Wastewater research may help protect aquatic life

    November 21, 2016 - 11:25 AM

    New wastewater system design guidelines developed at UBC can help municipal governments better protect aquatic life and save millions of dollars a year.

  • Final push for October Okanagan Rail Trail matching

    October 18, 2016 - 4:52 PM

    With less than two weeks left for donations to be matched, Okanagan Rail Trail Ambassadors are hoping that the change of season has not dampened the community's enthusiasm for trail construction.

  • UBC identifies bacteria linked to acid produced at mining sites

    October 14, 2016 - 4:52 PM

    UBC researchers have isolated organisms that cause acid-rock drainage in mining operations.
  • iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
    Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability.  Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo
  • Discharge coming from the Sandher Fruit Packer plant. Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
    A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

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