Tag Archives: Education
Kamloops Food Bank Starfish Backpacks feeds 225 students, inspires food security education
KAMLOOPS - By the end of the work week, mornings are busy at the Kamloops Food Bank. An assembly line of volunteers sort, pack, and deliver hundreds of bags for the Starfish Backpack program. "Obvious...
Aaron Schulze Oct 19, 2023
TRU hosts PPE showcase to bolster trades inclusivity
KAMLOOPS - It's hard to 'dress for the job you want' when the clothing for it doesn't exist. For women in trades, properly-fitted safety gear hasn't been widely available until recently. Tuesday night...
James Peters Oct 18, 2023
The good, the bad and the unknown: how Kamloops schools are approaching AI in classrooms
KAMLOOPS - There are plenty of ways for people to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) lately, and schools at every level have had to adjust for the new wave of technology. "Artificial Intelligence is int...
Aaron Schulze Oct 17, 2023
KSA Grade 4 student spends the day 'in charge' of Kamloops Fire Rescue
KAMLOOPS - One lucky student in Kamloops was given charge of local firefighters Wednesday (Oct. 11) as part of the 'Fire Chief for a Day' program. Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) arrived at Kamloops School...
Aaron Schulze Oct 11, 2023
KFR highlights key safety measures during Fire Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - Fire Prevention Week has begun around the country and, in Kamloops, local firefighters are working to educate people of all ages. This week, Kamloops Fire Rescue (KFR) is encouraging very f...
Oct 10, 2023
'It stated a lot of what we already know'; Kamloops-Thompson teachers overwhelmed
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson School District was not surprised by the results of a BC Teachers Federation survey, which found the majority of teachers to be struggling with their workload. "It sta...
Aaron Schulze May 31, 2023
Day of Sucwentwecw recognized across School District 73
KAMLOOPS - Thursday (April 6th), all across School District 73 students, teachers and staff are celebrating the Day of Sucwentwecw, an event unique to the district. The day is an opportunity to celebr...
Apr 06, 2023
TRU World celebrates 40th anniversary of international education, kicks off IDays festival
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University is home to more than 25,000 students across all its programs, pursuing an education with the goal of one day using that knowledge in their careers. That includes ...
Mar 08, 2023
Nearly 70 children now believed to have died at former Alberni residential school site
Editor's Note: This story addresses tragedies at former residential school sites and may be unsettling for some readers. Discretion is advised. Direct links to support resources are included at the bo...
Feb 21, 2023
'Education has to be the primary weapon to use against antisemitism': Holocaust Remembrance Day
KAMLOOPS- Today (Jan. 27) is the 78th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.Holocaust Remembrance Day was established on Jan. 27, 2005, to commemorate the six million Jewis...
Dave Barry Jan 27, 2023
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