Enactus Okanagan College crowned National Champion, advancing to World Championships in Brazil
May 12, 2026
Enactus Okanagan College has been named the 2026 Enactus Canada National Champion after defeating more than 45 universities and colleges from across the country at the Enactus Canada National Exposition in Montreal, held May 5–8.With the national title at the entrepreneur-focused student competition, Enactus Okanagan College will now represent Canada at the Enactus World Cup in São Paulo, Brazil, this November, competing against top student teams from around the globe.The national championship presentation highlighted Paper Trail, a...
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Okanagan College welcomes alum Ashley Ramsay as Director of Entrepreneurship
May 11, 2026
Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce Ashley Ramsay as the new Director of Entrepreneurship within the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship.An Okanagan College alumnus who built a career as a respected entrepreneur, ecosystem builder and community connector, Ramsay’s background includes more than two decades of experience spanning business leadership, technology, creative industries and startup development. She has also worked with Indigenous groups across Canada and recently concluded an in-house role with Westbank F...
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New Red Dot Players production Marion Bridge opens tonight!
May 7, 2026
The Red Dot Players’ latest performance opens tonight, featuring a cast and production crew filled with Okanagan College students, employees, alumni and community members.Marion Bridge stars DeAnna MacArthur, Sarah Foss and Emily MacArthur. Both DeAnna MacArthur and Sarah Foss are Okanagan College employees. MacArthur teaches in the Therapist Assistant Department, and Foss teaches in the Computer Science Department.According to director Lauren Frost, "Red Dot's production of Marion Bridge is a rare chance to see one o...
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Volunteers wanted! Support BC Lions games and festival in Kelowna
May 5, 2026
When the BC Lions play two regular season CFL games in Kelowna this summer, a team of volunteers will be required to support the games and the weeklong Touchdown Kelowna festival June 26 to July 4, a partnership between the City of Kelowna and the BC Lions, along with presenting sponsor Â黨´«Ă˝ “We are looking for people who want to jump on board to support this historic sporting event for the City of Kelowna,” said Kevin Parnell, Associate Director at Â黨´«Ă˝..
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Â黨´«Ă˝students bring home hardware from 2026 Skills Canada BC Provincial Competition
May 1, 2026
Okanagan College (OC) students delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Skills Canada BC Provincial Trades and Technology Competition, earning multiple medals across trades and technology disciplines.Held on April 15 at the Tradex in Abbotsford, the 32nd annual provincial competition brought together approximately 500 of the province's top secondary and post-secondary students who had previously earned gold medals at regional competitions across BC.Leading OC's results were three gold medalists. Emily Frick claimed top honours i...
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Okanagan College students make powerful connections to enhance wildfire response
April 29, 2026
Quinn Stanhope knows firsthand that in a wildfire situation, every moment matters. As a member of the Rocky Mountain Unit Crew out of Cranbrook with the BC Wildfire Service, Stanhope is used to moving fast in unpredictable conditions — laying hose, managing pressure and working against the clock. Now, he’s bringing something new to the field: a student-built innovation that could change how wildfire crews work on the frontlines.Stanhope is about to cap off his Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma at Â黨´«Ă˝ This ...
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Coyotes remain on top in Canadian College Baseball Conference
April 24, 2026
The 2026 season has quickly turned into a statement campaign for the Okanagan College Coyotes (17-3), who have established themselves as one of the most complete teams in the conference. Through the opening stretch, the Coyotes are not just winning — they’re setting the pace across every major category, leading the conference in pitching, hitting and defense.It’s a rare trifecta in baseball, and it speaks to a program firing on all cylinders.On the mound, the Coyotes have been nothing short of extremely tough. Starters hav...
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Okanagan College’s Jill of All Trades inspires the next generation — and the results are already showing
April 22, 2026
In grade eight, Sophie Heuston walked into a hands-on skilled trades event and was introduced to the electrical trade for the first time. She didn’t know it then, but that day pointed her toward everything that came next. Today, Heuston is a Red Seal electrician and project manager with FortisBC in the Kootenay region. Her career path wasn’t linear — but her interest in the trades was sparked early, leading to electrical training and a great career.On April 28, she brings her story to OC’s Kelowna campus as the keynote speaker ...
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Okanagan 2036: CEOs to Share Vision for the Future of the Valley
April 22, 2026
What will the Okanagan look like in 2036? On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, regional leaders will come together at Okanagan College to explore that question at Okanagan 2036: CEOs on the Future of Our Valley, a dynamic panel focused on the next decade of economic, social, and entrepreneurial change. Hosted through a collaboration between the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at Okanagan College and MacKay CEO Forums, the event will feature influential CEOs and community leaders sharing insights on the forces shaping Kelowna a...
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Progressive leader joins College in top human resources role
April 17, 2026
Okanagan College (OC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Taryn McGregor as OC’s new College Human Resources Officer.McGregor brings more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, most recently serving as Executive Director, Employment & Talent Management Services with Interior Health. In this role, she led organization-wide strategies focused on recruitment, retention, diversity, equity and inclusion, and workforce planning across a complex, multi-site organization.McGregor will replace Gill H...
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