https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:13 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/622039/Big-White-Ski-Resort-makes-changes-to-its-sales-and-marketing-teams https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622039/Big-White-Ski-Resort-makes-changes-to-its-sales-and-marketing-teams Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton Big White Ski Resort has promoted two staff members into expanded roles on its marketing and sales teams. Mica Knibbs has been promoted to marketing manager after previously working in graphic design at the resort. Knibbs, an Indigenous artist and marketing professional from Smithers, has helped ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622040/Non-alcoholic-beverage-store-S-br-Market-ready-to-open-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622040/Non-alcoholic-beverage-store-S-br-Market-ready-to-open-in-Kelowna Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton A non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits store is coming to Kelowna's Pandosy neighbourhood. Søbr Market will open in the Southgate Centre mini-mall, located at 2650 Pandosy St., on July 1. Craig Renfrew, who owns the Søbr Market location in Vernon, will also own the Kelowna franchise... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622038/Kelowna-cyclist-sets-women-s-record-in-ultra-distance-cycling-event https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622038/Kelowna-cyclist-sets-women-s-record-in-ultra-distance-cycling-event Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:35:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A Kelowna woman has set a new record in one of the world's major bikepacking events, cycling more than 4,400 kilometres from Canada to Mexico in just 14 days, 10 hours and two minutes. Meaghan Hackinen, 41, departed from Banff, Alta. on the morning of June 12 along with more than 200 other riders... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621868/Kelowna-woman-recovering-after-serious-hit-and-run-crash-faces-extended-time-off-work https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621868/Kelowna-woman-recovering-after-serious-hit-and-run-crash-faces-extended-time-off-work Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels A Kelowna woman injured in a serious hit-and-run collision last week says she is dealing with ongoing physical injuries, as well as the effects of a concussion and mounting financial strain. Brittney Van Tol was injured when a speeding Dodge Ram ran a red light and struck her vehicle at the inter... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621462/Qatari-man-owes-250K-for-Kelowna-General-Hospital-stay https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621462/Qatari-man-owes-250K-for-Kelowna-General-Hospital-stay Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels A Qatari man who racked up more than $250,000 in medical bills during a brief stay at Kelowna General Hospital is being sued. Interior Health has turned to the courts to try and make Kasi Alagappan pay a bill he racked up from June 7, 2024 when he was admitted to KGH to June 22, 2024, when he was... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621925/BC-Lions-announce-sellout-for-Saturday-game-against-Stampeders-in-Kelowna-tickets-for-Elks-game-still-available https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621925/BC-Lions-announce-sellout-for-Saturday-game-against-Stampeders-in-Kelowna-tickets-for-Elks-game-still-available Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:18:00 PDT Colin Dacre The BC Lions have announced a sellout for their Saturday game in Kelowna against the Calgary Stampeders. More than 17,000 seats have been added to Kelowna's Apple Bowl for a pair of BC Lions games as a part of the Touchdown Kelowna festival. The team did not say how many tickets in total have ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621919/New-summer-festival-planned-for-Kelowna-s-Waterfront-Park https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621919/New-summer-festival-planned-for-Kelowna-s-Waterfront-Park Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:52:00 PDT Castanet A new 19-plus summer festival is coming to Kelowna's Waterfront Park. The Summer Edit will debut Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 8 p.m., featuring live music, food and drink vendors and a lakeside party atmosphere. The lineup includes Walker & Royce, Bombargo, Lazy Syrup Orchestra, SkiiTour a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621910/Gordon-Drive-going-down-to-single-lane-at-Mission-Rec-Centre-due-to-construction https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621910/Gordon-Drive-going-down-to-single-lane-at-Mission-Rec-Centre-due-to-construction Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:40:00 PDT Castanet Single-lane traffic is coming to a section of Gordon Drive in Kelowna as work continues on the Mission Recreation Transit Exchange. Beginning Monday, June 29, Gordon Drive between Lexington Drive and Lequime Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction until early August. The City of Kel... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621866/Highway-97-fully-open-after-earlier-collision https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621866/Highway-97-fully-open-after-earlier-collision Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:41:00 PDT Kathy Michaels UPDATE: 2:41 p.m. Highway 97 has been cleared following a crash. DriveBC said all highway lanes are re-open, but drivers should "expect delays as congestion eases." ✅ CLEAR #BcHwy97 - Highway is fully open following a vehicle incident between Old Vernon Road and John Hi... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621861/Kelowna-sign-wins-over-crowd-offers-deeper-insight-into-the-community https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/621861/Kelowna-sign-wins-over-crowd-offers-deeper-insight-into-the-community Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:04:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Kelowna's new landmark sign is more than a massive place-naming backdrop for photos, it's a way of telling a story about the city's connection to the land, water and Indigenous culture, the artist behind the sign says. During the unveiling of city's new $500,000 sign in Stuart Park, artist Corale...