New canning line, enhanced services for the beverage industry, open at Okanagan College research lab
September 10, 2025
Designed to support the beverage industry with research and development, the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at Okanagan College (OC) has completed a $1.2-million renovation, adding even more services available to the beverage industry throughout the Okanagan Valley and the province.A new beverage canning line is open at OC’s Penticton campus, providing the beverage industry with opportunities to experiment with small batch beverage innovation. The line is in addition to other testing services provided at BC BTAC, whe...
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Unusually Good Food is coming home to the community
August 28, 2025
What started as a small idea in a classroom at Okanagan College (OC) has grown into something truly unusually good. And now, the team of OC students whose entrepreneurial start-up took off into a legitimate business is giving the enterprise back to the community that made it possible.The Enactus Okanagan College team is proud to announce that the Unusually Good Food Company is being licensed to Okanagan Beverage Co., the same team that helped the students bring their juice dreams to life from day one.“This is a full-circle moment, a...
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Former OC prof involved in new documentary
August 25, 2025
B.C. is Burning is a powerful 45-minute documentary, co-produced by former OC business faculty member Rick Maddison.The documentary explores the causes and consequences of British Columbia’s escalating wildfire crisis, and the science-based solutions that could help protect our forests and communities. There is a public screening at the Mary Irwin Theatre, Kelowna – Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.Click here for tickets and more information. ...
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Okanagan College Foundation debuts ELEVATE: an Okanagan experience
August 21, 2025
A pair of local legendary chefs will lead two powerhouse teams in a culinary competition at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus this fall, as a new feature event from the Okanagan College Foundation will bring a battle of flavours and an evening of sensory delight to campus.Mark your calendars – on Saturday, Oct. 4, Chef Rod Butters and Chef Bernard Casavant will transform the Kelowna campus into a vibrant, first-class piazza for the inaugural ELEVATE — a tantalizing fundraising event that celebrates the region’s culinary and artistic...
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Message from President Neil Fassina
August 19, 2025
To the OC community:It is hard to believe we’re in the last few weeks of August already. Today, as you know, is the first day of our annual Connections conference, a two-day event planned and run by employees for the OC community. I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at the sessions and during the social at the end of the day, and I especially want to extend thanks to the organizing committee and everyone who is contributing to this year’s Connections. Your efforts are appreciated!At this time of year, I know many OC team membe...
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Welcome day is one week away
August 19, 2025
Welcome Day: Tuesday September 2, 2025Kelowna- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Penticton – 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.Vernon – 10:30 a.m-2:30 p.m.Salmon Arm – 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.The event will be filled with fun, games, music, free food and prizes! Be sure to check out all the booths, where you’ll find information about student support services and community connections.Engage with peers, meet other new students, and get to know your campus!Program sessions will also take place during the event — details about the programs, times, and locations will be po...
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