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UBCO’s substance use clinic accepting new patients virtually
As we pass the one-year mark of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s little doubt the virus has taken its toll on the mental health of many Canadians.
UBCO and Interior Health offer free, confidential drug checking
UBC Okanagan’s Harm Reduction Team, in partnership with Interior Health, is taking its confidential drug-checking service to communities across the region in an effort to save lives.
Misinformation, polarization impeding environmental protection efforts
A group of researchers, spanning six universities and three continents, are sounding the alarm on a topic not often discussed in the context of conservation—misinformation.
UBC Okanagan collaboration supports seniors nationally
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all Canadians, but isolated older persons have been especially hard hit over the past year.
Philosopher shines light on dark world of misinformation
Misinformation isn’t hard to find.
UBCO economist says private security systems bar others from protection
New research has determined the prevalence of private security systems may be robbing the general public of the police services they need.
UBC Okanagan launches micro-credential programs
With an increasing need for continued education among those looking to build their knowledge in high-demand fields, UBC Okanagan has launched two micro-credential programs as part of its career and personal education portfolio. The first of their kind at UBCO, the two new micro-credentials will focus on the fields of technical communication and industrial automation.
The month of March is set aside to embrace aging in the Okanagan
This March will be the eighth annual Embrace Aging month taking place across the Okanagan.
Province partners with Interior universities for COVID-19 research solutions
The BC Ministry of Health is investing in BC Interior research universities to understand the harmful effects of COVID-19 and mitigate its impact on communities across the province.
Friends fur life help build skills for life
A new UBC Okanagan study finds children not only reap the benefits of working with therapy dogs–they enjoy it too.