Education

Teachers uncertain of full-day Kindergarten, but won’t stand its way

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 | 5:00 pm

Central Okanagan Teachers Association president Alice Rees says introduction of program has been rushed.

Tags: COTA, full-day kindergarten, teachers
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Project Blast to take off in local schools

Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 | 4:00 pm

Anti-drug program will see some Kelowna Rockets players speaking about their experiences during a tour of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Tags: blast, DARE, RCMP, rockets
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UBC Okanagan researchers recommend Olympic approach to aging well

Monday, January 11th, 2010 | 9:23 am

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For many older adults, aging with chronic disease, disability and frailty requires a daily Olympian effort just to survive. Exercise training inspired by Olympic regimens can allow older adults to turn back the clock on frailty, according to researchers Gareth…

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Seven novelists, poets, playwrights to read in 2010 Visiting Author Series

Friday, January 8th, 2010 | 11:37 am

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The Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies (FCCS) at UBC Okanagan brings an exciting array of Canadian writers to Kelowna for the 2010 Visiting Author Series of author readings, starting next Thursday.

From January to April, seven Canadian writers will read…

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Recession-led demand pushes arts and technology centre into larger building

Friday, January 8th, 2010 | 8:30 am

The Centre for Arts and Technology joins other post-secondary institutions in reporting increased demand.

Tags: CATO, Kelowna, recession
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SportFit program introduced to schools in time for Olympics

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 | 11:43 am

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The SportFit program will be introduced to local schools Jan. 7-22, leading up to the arrival of the Olympic flame in Kelowna on Jan. 25.

“The Olympic Torch Relay Task Force is proud to be a major sponsor of the SportFit…

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Okanagan Child Magazine announces scholarship competition

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 | 11:39 am

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With a firm commitment to supporting community and education pursuits, Okanagan Child Magazine has announced a $1000 scholarship competition for grade 12 students. The single cash prize will be awarded to one lucky winner who goes on to pursue post-secondary…

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