https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:11 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/627111/Prospective-candidates-for-Kelowna-mayor-and-council-invited-to-learn-about-the-job https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627111/Prospective-candidates-for-Kelowna-mayor-and-council-invited-to-learn-about-the-job Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore What does it take to occupy a seat on city council? What are the responsibilities and time commitments? Those questions and more will be answered during a candidates information session being hosted by the City of Kelowna. Those individuals looking to run for a seat on city council are invi... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627151/Ribbon-cutting-celebrates-completion-of-key-section-of-the-Okanagan-Rail-Trail-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627151/Ribbon-cutting-celebrates-completion-of-key-section-of-the-Okanagan-Rail-Trail-in-Kelowna Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:43:00 PDT Cindy White It's been a long time coming, but the ribbon has officially been cut on a section of the Okanagan Rail Trail near Kelowna International Airport. The stretch of pathway adjacent to Airport Way has been completed, along with 3.2 kilometres on City of Kelowna Land between Old Vernon Road and the Lak... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627153/Residents-douse-grass-fire-on-Kelowna-s-Gallagher-Road https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627153/Residents-douse-grass-fire-on-Kelowna-s-Gallagher-Road Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:21:00 PDT Colin Dacre A grass fire was doused by local residents Wednesday afternoon before the arrival of firefighters. Crews were called to the blaze on Gallagher Road at about 4:30 p.m., but by the time they arrived, the flames had been extinguished. The fire scorched a patch of grass next to a walking trail. ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627132/Kelowna-man-jailed-for-possessing-heinous-child-sex-abuse-material https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627132/Kelowna-man-jailed-for-possessing-heinous-child-sex-abuse-material Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:44:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A Kelowna man was recently handed a jail sentence for possessing “heinous” child sex abuse material, following a 2022 police raid on his home. Daniel Perez, 57, pleaded guilty last August to a single count of possessing child pornography, after police raided his Kelowna home in Octobe... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627105/Real-estate-broker-Tim-Down-running-for-Kelowna-council https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627105/Real-estate-broker-Tim-Down-running-for-Kelowna-council Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:52:00 PDT Cindy White A Kelowna real estate broker and property tax advisor is seeking a seat on Kelowna City Council. Tim Down has experience around a council table, serving in Terrace in the late 90s before relocating to the Okanagan. In announcing his candidacy in Kelowna, Down said his campaign will focus on pract... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627109/Stalled-vehicle-cleared-from-Bennett-Bridge https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627109/Stalled-vehicle-cleared-from-Bennett-Bridge Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:18:00 PDT Cindy White UPDATE 1:18 p.m. A stalled vehicle has been cleared from the Bennett Bridge. Traffic is moving again in the eastbound left lane, but it's still slow coming down the hill from West Kelowna. ORIGINAL 1:04 p.m. A stalled vehicle is affecting traffic on the William R. Bennett Brid... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627108/Court-finds-Quebec-government-breached-Charter-rights-by-cancelling-Kelowna-church-s-event https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627108/Court-finds-Quebec-government-breached-Charter-rights-by-cancelling-Kelowna-church-s-event Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:56:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A judge has ordered the Quebec government and a former minister to pay a Kelowna church more than $60,000 after cancelling an event at the Quebec City Convention Centre in 2023. Harvest Ministries International, led by Kelowna-based pastor Art Lucier, had planned to host its “Faith, Freedom... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627104/Kelowna-group-ForChange-to-research-and-recommend-councillors-for-October-election https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627104/Kelowna-group-ForChange-to-research-and-recommend-councillors-for-October-election Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:36:00 PDT Wayne Moore A grassroots organization is aiming to help Kelowna residents vet council candidates for this October's election. ForChange Kelowna was unveiled Wednesday morning, describing itself as a “community movement” with the sole purpose of vetting, then endorsing eight candidates for council... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627053/Air-quality-drops-as-smoke-builds-in-Southern-Interior https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627053/Air-quality-drops-as-smoke-builds-in-Southern-Interior Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:20:00 PDT Kathy Michaels A thick blanket of wildfire smoke covered the Southern Interior on Wednesday morning, prompting Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement for several regions including the Okanagan and South Thompson. The smoke warning also extended to the Similkameen, Nicola, Fraser Canyon, Man... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627021/Nearly-30-packages-already-picked-up-for-Kelowna-s-municipal-election https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627021/Nearly-30-packages-already-picked-up-for-Kelowna-s-municipal-election Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore Nomination packages have been available for pickup for the October municipal election for one week now. And, if the early rush is any indication, the ballot will likely be very crowded. To date, 28 packages have already been picked up for mayor, city council or school trustee. And, while th...