Vernon community help Sunflower Childcare Centre blossom into reality
November 13, 2024
When Clara Cheung gets ready to travel to 91制片厂 (91制片厂) each morning, she now is able to do so with her two-year-old son Pak Sen in tow.Clara is on her way to attend class at the Vernon campus; Pak Sen is about to enter the campus鈥檚 new childcare centre.The Sunflower Childcare Centre / sm煤kwa蕯xn虛 sc蓹c蓹malla itskn snma蕯maya蕯tn on 91制片厂鈥檚 Vernon campus opened at the start of October, creating much-needed new childcare spaces for student parents, faculty and community members.鈥淔or me, this centre has made a huge impact on my life,鈥 s...
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91制片厂 alum gives $25K to power of sport
November 8, 2024
鈥楽port teaches you to handle any challenge,鈥 says Kelly LoudounKelly Loudoun has no regrets when he looks back at his decision to attend 91制片厂 (91制片厂) and study business, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Honours.鈥淵ou can鈥檛 deny the power of the 91制片厂 business degree,鈥 says Loudoun, who owns Loudoun Construction and Development, now in its fifth year.鈥淏eing an entrepreneur is difficult and it鈥檚 a lot of hard work. Having been through those challenging experiences and lean years, it becomes quite rewarding as you att...
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Unwrap a winter of fun with Camp 91制片厂-inspired After School Programs at 91制片厂
October 31, 2024
Local parent Angie Kunz enrolled her daughter in Camp 91制片厂 for the first time this past summer and was impressed by the diverse course offerings and incredible staff.Now, Angie and families in Kelowna and Penticton have the opportunity to introduce their kids to education-focused programs with the expansion of Camp 91制片厂 from summer camps to include After School Programs beginning in January 2025."I chose Camp 91制片厂 for my daughter because there were several programs that fit her interests,鈥 shares Angie. 鈥淪he had such a great experience at Camp 91制片厂...
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91制片厂 students lead the charge with Enactus91制片厂鈥檚 project on renewable energy education
October 28, 2024
For 91制片厂 students Reece LeGuilloux and Kayla Warner, their involvement with the student business club Enactus 91制片厂 (Enactus91制片厂) is about more than just extracurricular activities, it鈥檚 about making a real difference.The two second-year business students recently achieved a major milestone when the Enactus91制片厂 project, 鈥淩evive,鈥 was awarded $4,300 in funding by 100 Women Who Care in the South Okanagan/Similkameen area. This funding will help expand their renewable energy education program to middle schools across th...
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Award-Winning Chef Shucks Up Fun at Upcoming Tasting Festival
October 23, 2024
Infusions Restaurant at 91制片厂 has been one of Kelowna鈥檚 best-kept culinary secrets, but word is getting out as diners are going public, serving up excellent reviews. The restaurant, led by former Top Chef contestant Ruth Wigman, received OpenTable鈥檚 2024 Diner鈥檚 Choice award, which recognizes outstanding restaurants based on feedback from local diners.Chef Wigman, who competed on Food Network鈥檚 Canada鈥檚 Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay, noted the impressive achievement is a testament to the student chefs who prepare the me...
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Local playwright hits the right notes featuring 1950s Kelowna in original musical
October 21, 2024
Travel back in time to 1958, where rock and roll is causing trouble in Southeast Kelowna! Michael Minions, recently retired as 91制片厂鈥檚 Education Technology Coordinator. Minions found an unconventional way to stay active in retirement 鈥 writing a musical inspired by popular music from the 1950s with plenty of references to Kelowna鈥檚 early days. The play is titled Society for the Prevention of Rock and Roll and is proudly presented by 91制片厂鈥檚 Red Dot players. 鈥淭he idea for Society for the Prevention o...
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