https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:03:04 PDT Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net https://www.castanet.net/rss/ https://www.castanet.net/main_images/logos/KelownaLogos/Castanet_Logo.jpg https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634107/Southern-Interior-photographers-among-winners-of-SPCA-photo-contest https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634107/Southern-Interior-photographers-among-winners-of-SPCA-photo-contest Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Amateur photographers from the Southern Interior snapped up some of the top prizes in a wildlife photography contest. Among the winners in the 18th annual BC SPCA Wildlife-in-Focus competition was Kelowna's Alan Milnes, who was tops in the Wild Settings category. The second place finisher in the ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634104/Frost-forecast-for-Thanksgiving-in-the-Thompson-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634104/Frost-forecast-for-Thanksgiving-in-the-Thompson-Okanagan Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White The pumpkins could be dusted with frost over the next few morning in the Thompson-Okanagan. A risk of frost is in the forecast due to a ridge that has brought cooler, clearer weather to the region for the long weekend. “Southern B.C. is under a pretty good ridge, and so the conditions ar... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634095/Kelowna-judge-defers-sentencing-over-concerns-about-Crown-s-proposal https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634095/Kelowna-judge-defers-sentencing-over-concerns-about-Crown-s-proposal Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A man who has terrorized Kelowna store employees over the past year and a half, threatening and assaulting staff during a number of thefts, remains behind bars for the time being, after a judge expressed some concerns about the Crown's proposed sentence. Devon Parker, 30, appeared in Kelowna cour... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634017/Several-personnel-changes-at-top-of-Kelowna-company-Doseology https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634017/Several-personnel-changes-at-top-of-Kelowna-company-Doseology Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton There have been a few changes at the top of a Kelowna consumer product innovation company. Doseology, which is focused on oral pouch and functional stimulant product technologies, recently appointed Kareem Baalbaki as its interim chief executive officer, interim chief financial officer and a comp... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633763/A-dozen-local-short-films-to-screen-during-17th-Kelowna-HorrorFest https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633763/A-dozen-local-short-films-to-screen-during-17th-Kelowna-HorrorFest Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 PDT Cindy White Horror movie fans can indulge their thirst for campy gore and moody thrills all in one day. The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers will host its 17th annual HorrorFest in Kelowna on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Metro Hub (1265 Ellis St.). The Okanagan's longest-running horror film festival wil... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634021/Kelowna-water-park-company-captures-two-industry-awards-in-Las-Vegas https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634021/Kelowna-water-park-company-captures-two-industry-awards-in-Las-Vegas Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:10:00 PDT Kirk Penton Kelowna's Waterplay has captured two global industry awards. The aquatic play company, which is located at 805 Crowley Ave., won a pair of Leading Edge Awards at last week's World Waterpark Association's annual symposium in Las Vegas. The company won for its work on two aquatic play locations ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634019/Central-Okanagan-two-bedroom-rent-down-more-than-200-in-September https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634019/Central-Okanagan-two-bedroom-rent-down-more-than-200-in-September Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton The average asking rent for a two-bedroom home in the Central Okanagan took a big dive in September. According to Castanet Classifieds data, the average cost for a two-bedroom last month was $2,151, which was $203 less than August. There is often a price drop in September, but it is not normal... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633783/Derek-Seguin-to-open-Kelowna-Comedy-Cabaret-season-in-November https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633783/Derek-Seguin-to-open-Kelowna-Comedy-Cabaret-season-in-November Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson Train Wreck Comedy is bringing some of the biggest names in comedy to Kelowna this year. Juno-nominated comedian Derek Seguin will open the 2026/27 Comedy Cabaret season at the Kelowna Actors Studio, which has expanded to four shows this year. Seguin performs Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov.... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633953/World-renowned-piano-trio-performs-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633953/World-renowned-piano-trio-performs-in-Kelowna Sat, 10 Oct 2026 18:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson Chamber Music Kelowna is presenting the Busch Trio at the Mary Irwin Theatre on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Amsterdam-based ensemble — pianist Omri Epstein, cellist Ori Epstein and violinist Mathieu van Bellen — takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. at the Rotary Centre for the Arts. The three m... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634029/Rotary-Club-of-Kelowna-donates-10k-to-local-Salvation-Army https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634029/Rotary-Club-of-Kelowna-donates-10k-to-local-Salvation-Army Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:15:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen The Rotary Club of Kelowna has recently donated $10,000 to the local Salvation Army in support of the work they did during this past wildfire season. In a press release Saturday morning, the Rotary Club of Kelowna announced the donation, highlighting the Okanagan Central Salvation Army's “t...