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There are five more COVID-19 exposures at Central Okanagan Public Schools today, Dec. 13. Mar Jok Elementary, Oyama Traditional School, Canyon Falls Middle, Mount Boucherie Secondary and Okanagan Mission Secondary have all had an exposure. All individuals are self-isolating at home with support from local public health teams. Interior Health follows up with anyone potentially exposed to a confirmed case directly through contact tracing, reads a press release from the school district. The safety and well-being of students, families, and staff remain our highest priority. Central Okanagan Public Schools will continue to implement the strict health and safety protocols and procedures that are in place so students and staff can continue to attend school as safely as possible.
Share to Dec 10, 2020 3:22 PM Pete McIntyre
The Central Okanagan Board of Education has approved a French Immersion program at H.S. Grenda Middle School in Lake Country, which will open next school year for grades 6 to 7, and add a grade 8 program the following year.
The $36-million school will be able to accomodate 600 students between the grades of 6 and 8 when it opens next year.
It is being built on district-owned property south of George Elliot Secondary School.
The Board of Education also reviewed the recommendations from the planning and facilities committee on the plan to support the immediate capacity issues at Ecole Kelowna Secondary School. Currently, the following actions are being recommended considering the school currently being at full capacity and an additional 250-300 students expected over the next three years:
Dec 11, 2020 12:04 AM Russ Byth
Yesterday was the deadliest day for covid-19 deaths in British Columbia as Dr Bonnie Henry reported there were 28 people who had passed away. There were another 723 diagnosed cases in the province, bringing the total since the pandemic began to just over 40-thousand. In the Interior Health Region there were 82 new cases as 19 people are now in hospital.
Kelowna City Council began its 2021 budget deliberations yesterday. It has given initial approval to a tax increase of 4.04%. That would be about $85 for the average size detached home. The city says priorities include maintaining essential services and improving transportation & mobility. A final decision will be made in April after more discussion and public input.
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