Tag Archives: Education
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...
Jan 27, 2023
'We are seeing more staff leaving than are joining;' Early childhood education sector grapples with staffing
KAMLOOPS - According to a new report from Early Childhood Educators of B.C., 45 per cent of ECE centres in the province are losing more staff than they can hire.The report credited low pay, lack of be...
Jan 16, 2023
WolfPack Cheerleaders ready for World Cup Cheer Championships in Orlando
KAMLOOPS - The TRU WolfPack cheerleaders spent the weekend and early part of this week ironing out any wrinkles in the routines they've spent months perfecting. When you're preparing to compete agains...
Jan 11, 2023
Families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder applaud premier's move to pause funding changes
KAMLOOPS - Thirteen months ago, Tammy Chabot was filled with uncertainty after the province announced a change in funding for families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder from an individua...
Nov 29, 2022
Kelson Hall officially opens as Fawcetts hand keys over to the city
KAMLOOPS - For years, there has been heated debate about the construction of a performing arts centre in Kamloops. On Monday (Nov. 28), the possibility of such a venue took a huge step forward, as Kel...
Nov 28, 2022
Thompson Rivers University becomes first Canadian institution certified double platinum for sustainability
KAMLOOPS - On Monday (Nov. 21), Thompson Rivers University announced it has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education'...
Nov 21, 2022
Kamloops RCMP urges citizens to reduce attractants for would-be criminals during Crime Prevention Week
KAMLOOPS - Nov. 1 to 7 is Crime Prevention Week throughout British Columbia.In Kamloops, RCMP are urging residents to make sure they're doing what they can to reduce attractants on their property and ...
Nov 03, 2022
WolfPack men's soccer has unfinished business with its opponent in Friday's Canada West Quarter Final
KAMLOOPS - This weekend might be one of the most important ever for TRU soccer. The women's team is on the road in its first-ever Canada West quarter final appearance, while the men will host the Univ...
Oct 27, 2022
