Tag Archives: Education
Early attendance counts show most students in Kamloops-Thompson School District returned for in-person learning
KAMLOOPS - In-person learning for all students in Kamloops public schools began on Monday (Jan. 10) amidst the Omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.According to School District 73 (SD73) Superintende...
Jan 11, 2022
Kelsey Cruz earns Athlete of the Week nod from TRU WolfPack
KAMLOOPS - After a big effort in a tight game against the top team in their division, WolfPack Women's Basketball player Kelsey Cruz was recognized as TRU's Athlete of the Week.The 2nd-year guard from...
Jan 11, 2022
Kamloops' Gobeil nabs Canada West Player of the Week honours
KAMLOOPS - A pair of powerful performances over the weekend have nabbed Kamloops athlete Maddy Gobeil Canada West Women's Basketball Athlete of the Week honours.The 2nd-year guard and South Kam Alumnu...
Jan 11, 2022
School District 73 prepping for full return to in-person learning, with updated measures in place
KAMLOOPS - By Monday morning (Jan. 10), schools in the Kamloops-Thompson District will fully return to in-person learning, with masks, cleaning, and spacing practices in place to limit virus spread. "...
Jan 07, 2022
SD73 schools taking the week to prepare to welcome students back on January 10th
KAMLOOPS - Last week, the B.C. Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education teamed up to delay the start of school by an extra week to help implement additional safety measures throughout the educatio...
Jan 04, 2022
SD73 superintendent says phased restart a chance to learn along with health professionals
KAMLOOPS - On Wednesday (Dec. 29), the province announced a phased return to school for students throughout B.C., as health officials and educators continue to learn about the Omicron variant of COVID...
Dec 31, 2021
Extended Christmas break for B.C. students due to rapid spread of Omicron variant
NANAIMO - B.C. students will be away from classrooms longer than planned as officials grapple with rising Omicron-fuelled COVID-19 cases.Education minister Jennifer Whiteside said in a news conference...
Dec 29, 2021
Four Kamloops secondary schools compete in a friendly food drive that benefits the food bank
KAMLOOPS - During the holidays, some less privileged folks might not have the resources to choose between luxury items like Christmas gifts and regular expenses like food or rent. This year, students ...
Dec 16, 2021
Local youth fiddlers once again take top spot in CBC's Music Class Challenge
NANAIMO - A local fiddling group of talented youth won top prize for the second straight year in a nationwide musical competition.Nanaimo-based Cross Canada Fiddle's Fiddelium topped the community/ind...
Dec 16, 2021
Funding secured to sprout school based urban food farm in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - A large under-used patch of grass at Nanaimo's old Woodlands Secondary School site is poised to shift to a flourishing food garden by next spring.Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools landed a $1...
Dec 12, 2021
