News Items tag as: UBCO 2019

Okanagan researchers headed to Hawaii for Mars simulation
November 26, 2019 - 1:00 PM

A team of Canadian researchers is headed to a simulated Mars habitat on Hawaii’s Mauna Loa at the end of the month, and among their ranks are some locals.
Thinking outside council chambers: Kelowna to hold council meeting at UBCO
September 13, 2019 - 10:15 AM

KELOWNA - Kelowna city councillors plan to exit their comfort zone in November and hold a council meeting at the UBC Okanagan campus.
UBCO researchers dive into the science of wine
August 12, 2019 - 8:00 AM
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KELOWNA - Understanding the nuances of a great pinot noir isn't just about swishing, swirling and imbibing all day — but it helps.
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Vehicle-free school zone? Some parents skeptical of Kamloops pilot project
Some parents are skeptical about a new Kamloops and school district pilot project which will put a temporary vehicle-free perimeter around a local elementary school in an attempt to increase safety and encourage healthier modes of travel. I

Just in time for summer, new snack shop and patio opens in Penticton
A new lakeside shop just opened in Penticton that offers summertime snacks, coffees, locally made products and beach supplies. Campground Parlor owner Shannon Price is hoping to appeal to tourists and locals alike, and has plans in the work

Competition Bureau recommends changing THC limits for edibles, easing pot packaging
Canada's competition watchdog is putting its weight behind some longtime cannabis industry asks including easing restrictions on cannabis packaging and adjusting limits on how much of pot’s psychoactive component can be in edible produc

Kelowna real estate company must pay $50,000 for defaming former agents
A Kelowna real estate company must pay two former agents $27,500 each for defaming them and abusing the court process by suing after they left the firm. The agents worked for Kelowna’s Premier Canadian Properties real estate firm when

Okanagan researchers headed to Hawaii for Mars simulation