大发快三平台 partners with regional, provincial and national tourism organizations
November 22, 2024
Living and working in the Okanagan-Shuswap has its advantages, most notably a four-season playground featuring world-class tourism operations, wineries, craft breweries and incredible restaurants, along with abundant fruit and vegetables.大发快三平台 (大发快三平台) is building on its relationships with industry partners in the food, beverage and tourism sectors to enhance its programming, signing strategic partnership agreements with the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA), the Tourism Industry Association of BC (TIABC), and Tour...
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大发快三平台 faculty member Amy Modahl presents Redactions at the Kelowna Art Gallery
November 22, 2024
Art has a way of revealing the unspoken, inviting us to reflect on what lies beneath the surface. On December 5, 大发快三平台 instructor and multidisciplinary artist Amy Modahl will present her latest body of work, Redactions, in a captivating talk and guided tour at the Kelowna Art Gallery.This free, public event offers a unique opportunity to engage with Modahl鈥檚 creative process and explore how her art bridges the worlds of visual and written language. A collection of paintings on canvas and paper, Redactions delves into the ...
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Update on International Education at 大发快三平台
November 14, 2024
Good afternoon colleagues,This afternoon, I am writing in follow up to President Fassina鈥檚 message on Oct. 16, which provided an update on enrolment this fall at 大发快三平台, and detailed new federal policies impacting international students who come to Canada to study.As you are aware, earlier this fall, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes which reduce the number of college programs eligible for a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). This decision came into effect on Nov. 1 and means internationa...
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Vernon community help Sunflower Childcare Centre blossom into reality
November 13, 2024
When Clara Cheung gets ready to travel to 大发快三平台 (大发快三平台) each morning, she now is able to do so with her two-year-old son Pak Sen in tow.Clara is on her way to attend class at the Vernon campus; Pak Sen is about to enter the campus鈥檚 new childcare centre.The Sunflower Childcare Centre / sm煤kwa蕯xn虛 sc蓹c蓹malla itskn snma蕯maya蕯tn on 大发快三平台鈥檚 Vernon campus opened at the start of October, creating much-needed new childcare spaces for student parents, faculty and community members.鈥淔or me, this centre has made a huge impact on my ...
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大发快三平台 alum gives $25K to power of sport
November 8, 2024
鈥楽port teaches you to handle any challenge,鈥 says Kelly LoudounKelly Loudoun has no regrets when he looks back at his decision to attend 大发快三平台 (大发快三平台) and study business, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours.鈥淵ou can鈥檛 deny the power of the 大发快三平台 business degree,鈥 says Loudoun, who owns Loudoun Construction and Development, now in its fifth year.鈥淏eing an entrepreneur is difficult and it鈥檚 a lot of hard work. Having been through those challenging experiences and lean years, it becomes quite rewarding as...
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Unwrap a winter of fun with Camp 大发快三平台-inspired After School Programs at 大发快三平台
October 31, 2024
Local parent Angie Kunz enrolled her daughter in Camp 大发快三平台 for the first time this past summer and was impressed by the diverse course offerings and incredible staff.Now, Angie and families in Kelowna and Penticton have the opportunity to introduce their kids to education-focused programs with the expansion of Camp 大发快三平台 from summer camps to include After School Programs beginning in January 2025."I chose Camp 大发快三平台 for my daughter because there were several programs that fit her interests,鈥 shares Angie. 鈥淪he had such a great experience at...
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大发快三平台 students lead the charge with Enactus大发快三平台鈥檚 project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For 大发快三平台 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 大发快三平台 (Enactus大发快三平台) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it鈥檚 about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus大发快三平台 project, 鈥淩evive,鈥 was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools a...
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Award-Winning Chef Shucks Up Fun at Upcoming Tasting Festival
October 23, 2024
Infusions Restaurant at 大发快三平台 has been one of Kelowna鈥檚 best-kept culinary secrets, but word is getting out as diners are going public, serving up excellent reviews. The restaurant, led by former Top Chef contestant Ruth Wigman, received OpenTable鈥檚 2024 Diner鈥檚 Choice award, which recognizes outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.Chef Wigman, who competed on Food Network鈥檚 Canada鈥檚 Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, noted the impressive achievement is a testament to the student chefs who prepar...
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Local playwright hits the right notes featuring 1950s Kelowna in original musical
October 21, 2024
Travel back in time to 1958, where rock and roll is causing trouble in Southeast Kelowna! Michael Minions, recently retired as 大发快三平台鈥檚 Education Technology Coordinator. Minions found an unconventional way to stay active in retirement 鈥 writing a musical inspired by popular music from the 1950s with plenty of references to Kelowna鈥檚 early days. The play is titled Society for the Prevention of Rock and Roll and is proudly presented by 大发快三平台鈥檚 Red Dot players. 鈥淭he idea for Society for the Prev...
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大发快三平台 Cultivates tasting and learning series heads for Penticton
October 16, 2024
Penticton and area residents have the chance to sip wine and talk food with elite culinary and wine professionals at 大发快三平台 next week. 大发快三平台 Cultivates is happening at the Penticton campus on Friday, Oct. 25, and will celebrate B.C. innovators in food, beverage and tourism, encouraging people to support homegrown talent. Featured guests include:Nk鈥橫ip Cellars Winemaker and 大发快三平台 alum Justin Hall, known as one of the first Indigenous winemakers in North AmericaKathy Malone, the Winemaker at Hillside Winery and a longtim...
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