by Okanagan Life | Feb 19, 2016 | Community
UBC Okanagan researchers have developed a tool that is designed to help small to medium-sized cities and towns address the challenges posed by aging drinking water infrastructure in Canada. The tool is developed by Solomon Tesfamariam and Rehan Sadiq (pictured above),...
by Okanagan Life | Feb 18, 2016 | Community
Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have identified a new method of detecting cardio-vascular disease in women who are recovering from breast cancer. Neil Eves (pictured above), assoc. prof in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, says this breakthrough is...
by Okanagan Life | Feb 16, 2016 | Community
The Okanagan’s Jim Cotter will represent B.C. at the Tim Hortons Brier for the third straight year as his Vernon rink defeated Sean Geall of New Westminster Sunday in the provincial final. Cotter, backed up by third Brad Kuhn, second Tyrel Griffith and lead Rick...
by Okanagan Life | Feb 13, 2016 | Community
Monday February 15 marks the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week in Kelowna, as the city joins other communities across B.C. to showcase the work of local businesses. This year, B.C. Chambers are celebrating the theme of “Empowering B.C. businesses”...
by Okanagan Life | Feb 13, 2016 | Community
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has secured a $397,000 grant through the federal Gas Tax Fund, helping better understand the water needs in a region known for its water challenges and Canada’s largest population growth. The announcement was made Friday in...
by Okanagan Life | Feb 10, 2016 | Community
Land Rover Kelowna will be the title sponsor for the 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship hosted by the Kelowna Yacht Club, June 24 to 26. The Land Rover Kelowna 2016 Melges 24 Canadian National Championship is stage one of three on the Melges 24 North...
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