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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Â黨´«Ă˝Cultivates returns to celebrate Okanagan food, wine and tourism
April 16, 2026
Learning never tasted so good as Okanagan College’s celebrated event series, Â黨´«Ă˝Cultivates, returns on May 7, inviting the community to campus to experience and learn about our local gastronomy and hospitality. This immersive event will highlight small family producers and businesses that play a vital role in shaping the Okanagan’s distinct food, wine and tourism culture. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for networking and interactive displays from Okanagan Science Centre...
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Refreshed programming coming to Â黨´«Ă˝when new building opens
April 15, 2026
With just over a year until the opening of the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism at Okanagan College, excitement is building and the College is hard at work with local industry partners to review and renew programming so that the Centre is truly the best place in Canada to learn and train to work in careers in the culinary and beverage sectors.As the new building continues to progress, so too does the programming that will help support local industries and students. The College announced a new partnership with Niagara Colle...
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Okanagan College professor with astronaut candidacy reflects on humanity’s return to deep space
April 9, 2026
As astronauts head back to Earth after travelling around the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, a professor at Okanagan College is helping bring the moment closer to home.Dr. Richard Federley, a chemistry professor at the College, was among the top candidates in the Canadian Space Agency’s most recent astronaut recruitment process. For him, the significance of Artemis II is both scientific and deeply human.“For me, what stands out about this mission is that for the first time, a Canadian astronaut is travelling beyond lo...
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Kelowna City of Gastronomy announces next steps, community engagement opportunities
April 2, 2026
The work of advancing Kelowna’s new international designation as a City of Gastronomy through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is moving into its next phase, with the formation of a new Advisory Council and upcoming opportunities for community members to get involved.“This is an important first step in establishing the community-based governance that will guide Kelowna’s work as a City of Gastronomy,” said Mayor Tom Dyas. “This advisory council will play a key role in turning this designation into real, on-the-ground impact for ou...
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Okanagan College celebrates student ingenuity at annual Student Showcase
April 2, 2026
Okanagan College student Mariah Matthews is looking forward to showcasing what she has learned in her interdisciplinary studies around gender and psychology at Okanagan College’s fourth annual Â黨´«Ă˝Student Showcase.Taking place on April 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Kelowna campus of Okanagan College, the Showcase brings together students from across the college to share what they have been building, creating and discovering through hands-on learning. “The Showcase highlights the importance of a well-rounded education,” said Matthews,...
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Okanagan College grad gains recognition as Canada’s Young Professional of the Year
March 31, 2026
When Gurleen Gang left Nairobi, Kenya, for Canada a decade ago, he had a dream of becoming a civil engineer. What he didn’t know then was that his journey would lead him to become Canada’s 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognized nationally by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies. Gang credits the hands-on, industry-focused training he received at Okanagan College (OC) for playing a key role in his success.“When I compared my options, I realized the Civil Engineering Technol...
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Okanagan College CCAA bronze medalist builds success on and off the ice
March 24, 2026
Lauren Cochrane came to Okanagan College (OC) unsure of her path. Three years later, she’s competing on the national curling stage, supporting fellow students through OC’s Peer Support program and working in the campus fitness facility— all while maintaining a full course load in the Hall School of Business and Entrepreneurship at OC. This year, Cochrane and her PACWEST curling teammates brought home a bronze medal from the CCAA National Curling Championships in Regina — following a gold medal at the 2025 Championships. The tea...
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Okanagan College, Niagara College sign agreement to strengthen wine education
March 19, 2026
Two colleges from Canada’s top wine and agricultural regions — Okanagan College and Niagara College — have signed a memorandum of understanding that will expand the availability of world-class wine education while also opening the door for further collaboration in food, agriculture and tourism training.As part of the memorandum, the colleges met at Niagara College this week to sign an agreement that will enable Okanagan College to offer Niagara College’s Winery and Viticulture curriculum in a format that is customized to the Okanaga...
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