Tag Archives: Education
Funding boost for Kamloops and Nicola Valley trades students
KAMLOOPS - Trades students in Kamloops and the Nicola Valley have received a funding boost to equip them with industry-standard equipment.In a news release, the provincial government says trades stude...
Jun 06, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
TRU's new president installed during convocation ceremony
KAMLOOPS - Convocation ceremonies have begun for students graduating from programs at Thompson Rivers University. As students from the university's Faculty of Education and Social Work were recognized...
Jun 05, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds
SD73 urging safe celebrations during graduation season
KAMLOOPS - As graduates make their way out of Kamloops high schools, School District 73 is urging students to be smart when they celebrate, so they can enjoy the next chapter of life. About 1,000 grad...
May 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
Kamloops elementary students find common bond with Westsyde seniors — cribbage
KAMLOOPS - Arthur Stevenson Elementary School is one of six recipients of the Golden Star Award from the B.C. Retired Teachers' Association. The award for Outstanding Program recognizes Sharon Parker'...
May 30, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Jill Sperling
TRU joins universities halting substantial cash payments
KAMLOOPS - Thompson Rivers University will be joining a list of schools in BC no longer accepting large cash payments from students. This week, Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark sent letters to...
May 29, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
School district announces architect firm for Valleyview expansion project
KAMLOOPS - A Chilliwack-based firm will design Valleyview Secondary's $34.5 million expansion project. In a news release, the school district says CHP Architects was one of seven firms who sent in pro...
May 23, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
River expedition aims to show SD 73 teachers benefits of canoe-based learning
KAMLOOPS - A group of School District 73 teachers spent their Pro-D day paddling the river this morning as part of a plan to encourage canoe-based learning. Packed into a few canoes, Recreational Cano...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today / Adam Donnelly
Kamloops woman urging bear safe practices after narrow escape with black bear
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops woman is urging others to be cautious and stay alert when trekking outdoors, after a harrowing experience with a black bear. While out on a hike with her 5 dogs between McQueen L...
May 12, 2019 Image Credit: Ashley Gribble
Kamloops-Thompson Regional Heritage Fair gets students in touch with the past
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops-Thompson Regional Heritage Fair took place over the past two days at the Henry Grube Centre. The event is much like a science fair, but instead of chemistry or biology, the stu...
May 10, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
$10-a-day child care advocates building endorsement list
KAMLOOPS - After gathering support from the City of Kamloops for $10-a-day child care, an advocate for the affordable option presented at Thompson Rivers University today as part of the group's campai...
May 08, 2019 Image Credit: CFJC Today
