News Items tag as: UBCO 2016

Reoperation rates for Canadian breast cancer patients too high: UBC Okanagan study
December 15, 2016 - 1:00 PM

KELOWNA – Canadian breast cancer patients that require a potentially avoidable additional operation after treatment is costing the heath care system and the patients wellbeing, according to a recent study by researchers at UBC Okanagan.
UBC Okanagan getting over $40.6M for new learning centre, building upgrades
December 02, 2016 - 3:05 PM

KELOWNA - Provincial, federal and university contributions have combined for an over $40.6 million investment in the UBC Okanagan campus.
UBC Okanagan research finds marijuana could help drug addicts, alcoholics
November 16, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - Marijuana may help people struggling with drug addiction, according to a new study from researchers at UBC Okanagan.
Bus strike causing big parking problems for UBC Okanagan
November 15, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA – UBC Okanagan students and staff are banding together to get through the transit strike.
New way to classify dangerous offenders could help police solve sex crimes: UBCO study
October 31, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA – Researchers at UBC Okanagan say they have found a way to keep Canadian communities safer from sexual predators.
Research projects at UBC Okanagan get funding boost
October 28, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - Twenty-two UBC research projects, including seven at UBCO, in a number of disciplines ranging from scientific, medical, sustainability, agriculture, electronics and more are getting a helping hand from the province.
Pathway connecting UBCO to Okanagan Rail Corridor now open
September 13, 2016 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA – A pathway has been completed near UBC Okanagan that connects cyclists and pedestrians with both sides of Highway 97.
Kelowna researchers find cure for 'concrete cancer'
May 25, 2016 - 10:45 AM

KELOWNA - Researchers at UBC Okanagan say they have found the cure for a problem that has kept the construction industry from utilizing millions of tons of recycled glass.
UBCO students and candidates appealing revote decision
May 18, 2016 - 4:30 PM

'PROCESS WILL TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS'
Okanagan concert-goer angry at last minute lineup change
March 26, 2016 - 2:30 PM

"IT'S JUST NOT WHO I PAID TO SEE"
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: UBCO 2016

Reoperation rates for Canadian breast cancer patients too high: UBC Okanagan study

UBC Okanagan getting over $40.6M for new learning centre, building upgrades

UBC Okanagan research finds marijuana could help drug addicts, alcoholics

Bus strike causing big parking problems for UBC Okanagan

New way to classify dangerous offenders could help police solve sex crimes: UBCO study

Research projects at UBC Okanagan get funding boost

Pathway connecting UBCO to Okanagan Rail Corridor now open

Kelowna researchers find cure for 'concrete cancer'

UBCO students and candidates appealing revote decision

Okanagan concert-goer angry at last minute lineup change

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