News Items tag as: UBC Okanagan

'Devastating': Evacuation of building next to UBCO construction site extended two weeks
April 05, 2024 - 4:55 PM
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Residents of the building next to the UBC Okanagan construction site for a highrise will be out of their homes for at least another two weeks due to safety concerns.
More UBCO students seeking help for groceries
January 13, 2024 - 8:00 AM

Students at UBC Okanagan have been seeking and getting more support from the University's food bank and other programs to survive amid rising inflation and housing costs.
UBC Okanagan student's research aimed at mitigating wildfire risks
November 24, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A scientist at UBC Okanagan studying wildfire fuel mitigation is trying to make a difference when it comes to making communities safe from the often devastating blazes.
UBC Okanagan student's research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire
November 18, 2023 - 3:30 PM

Through its Public Scholars Initiative, the University of British Columbia Okanagan is making wildfire regions, such as the Okanagan, safer.
UBC students launch class action claim over antisemitism
November 03, 2023 - 12:41 PM

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, the world is getting involved in the tension including the University of British Columbia and UBC Okanagan which will be tested by a proposed class action lawsuit over allegedly antisemitic incidents.
Security guard in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries after alleged assault at UBC Okanagan
February 26, 2022 - 11:24 AM

A security guard is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries following an alleged assault this morning at UBC Okanagan.
RCMP settles out of court with UBCO student following violent wellness check
June 04, 2021 - 3:09 PM

A UBC Okanagan student who was suing the RCMP after she was dragged by a police officer through her apartment complex during a wellness check says the national police force has settled out of court.
Person tests positive for COVID-19 at UBC Okanagan
November 12, 2020 - 1:30 PM

A case of COVID-19 has been identified at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus.
UBCO researchers create liquid that repels viruses, including COVID-19
July 16, 2020 - 6:30 PM

A new liquid that can repel germs by acting like an invisible force field on personal protective equipment worn by frontline heath care workers, has been developed by researchers at UBC Okanagan.
UBC moves wine research centre to Kelowna campus
June 29, 2020 - 5:04 PM
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UBC Okanagan campus is now home to the university's wine research centre that will serve as both a research facility and will also offer public programs.
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Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
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Tranquille developer blames province after multiple ALC denials
The province's Agricultural Land Commission has heard multiple pleas from the owner of a historic Kamloops property who wants to build an agricultural suburb on the massive site. Each time Ignition Developments goes to the commission, i

News Items tag as: UBC Okanagan

'Devastating': Evacuation of building next to UBCO construction site extended two weeks

More UBCO students seeking help for groceries

UBC Okanagan student's research aimed at mitigating wildfire risks

UBC Okanagan student's research may help communities avoid flooding after wildfire

UBC students launch class action claim over antisemitism

Security guard in hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries after alleged assault at UBC Okanagan

RCMP settles out of court with UBCO student following violent wellness check

Person tests positive for COVID-19 at UBC Okanagan

UBCO researchers create liquid that repels viruses, including COVID-19

UBC moves wine research centre to Kelowna campus

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