https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:54:08 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/624844/Indy-Dhial-announces-Kelowna-council-candidacy https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624844/Indy-Dhial-announces-Kelowna-council-candidacy Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:52:00 PDT Wayne Moore Kelowna business owner Indy Dhial is the latest person to put his name forward for a seat on city council. Dhial, a long-time community leader and volunteer, said his decision is rooted in a commitment to build a “stronger, more connected city where families, businesses and neighbourhoods c... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624803/Big-White-investing-450K-in-ski-run-upgrades https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624803/Big-White-investing-450K-in-ski-run-upgrades Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:47:00 PDT Rob Gibson Big White Ski Resort is putting more than $450,000 into reshaping three of its winter ski runs this summer. Resort vice president Michael J. Ballingall says the goal behind the work is to open those runs earlier in the season and make them easier to groom. Work is underway at Ridge Connector, ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624814/Get-ready-for-intensely-hot-days-and-nights-in-the-Okanagan-Shuswap-and-South-Thompson https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624814/Get-ready-for-intensely-hot-days-and-nights-in-the-Okanagan-Shuswap-and-South-Thompson Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Heat is expected to sink into the valley this week and the national weather agency is reminding people to stay safe. In the Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson and Fraser Canyon daytime high temperatures are expected to reach mid to high 30s, while overnight lows will linger in the high teens. &... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624721/COSAR-aids-in-rescue-after-two-people-were-thrown-off-horses-along-June-Springs-Road https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624721/COSAR-aids-in-rescue-after-two-people-were-thrown-off-horses-along-June-Springs-Road Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were called to assist in a rescue Tuesday morning after two horseback riders were thrown off their horses. COSAR says the incident happened at 11 a.m. along the multi-use trails off June Springs Road. The horses bucked the riders after getting spooked from mo... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624703/Kelowna-resident-speaks-out-after-trees-removed-to-make-way-for-Rutland-Recreation-Park-upgrades https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624703/Kelowna-resident-speaks-out-after-trees-removed-to-make-way-for-Rutland-Recreation-Park-upgrades Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Work is underway on upgrades to Rutland Recreation Park, but not everyone is happy about it. As part of the project to install an artificial turf field, several large old trees have been removed, upsetting people who live nearby. Meera Malik was surprised and upset to see the tree coming down.... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624702/Kelowna-s-proposed-split-from-regional-economic-development-commission-not-over-yet- https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624702/Kelowna-s-proposed-split-from-regional-economic-development-commission-not-over-yet- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore Unfortunate, disappointing, shortsighted and politically motivated. That's how Kelowna city councillor and RDCO board chair Loyal Wooldridge describes a bitter pending divorce between the city and the RDCO's economic development function. Kelowna city council narrowly voted Monday to begin the... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624653/Late-morning-fire-causes-heavy-smoke-damage-to-home-on-Aberdeen-Street-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624653/Late-morning-fire-causes-heavy-smoke-damage-to-home-on-Aberdeen-Street-in-Kelowna Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:18:00 PDT Madison Reeve UPDATE 5:18 p.m. No one was home when a house fire broke out in the 2200 block of Aberdeen Street late this morning. The Kelowna Fire Department was alerted at approximately 11:10 a.m. The first arriving officer reported visible heavy smoke and flames coming from the two storey building. &... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624718/UTV-burns-on-the-side-of-Highway-33-in-Rutland https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624718/UTV-burns-on-the-side-of-Highway-33-in-Rutland Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:50:00 PDT Colin Dacre A UTV burned on the streets of Rutland Tuesday afternoon. The Kelowna Fire Department says they were called just after 2 p.m. to a lot next to the Dollarama at the corner of Highway 33 and Hollywood Road. Peter Stantic, platoon captain, said they were initially dispatched for a call for smoke ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624686/Former-BC-Tree-Fruits-warehouse-in-Kelowna-coming-down https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624686/Former-BC-Tree-Fruits-warehouse-in-Kelowna-coming-down Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:25:00 PDT Wayne Moore The former BC Tree Fruits warehouse on Vaughan Avenue in Kelowna north end is being demolished. The Mark Anthony Group which owns the property, was issued a demolition permit from the city back in January. Mark Anthony Group purchased the property in November of 2024 as part of a court-ordered... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624665/Watchdog-seeks-witnesses-video-of-Kelowna-police-shooting https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624665/Watchdog-seeks-witnesses-video-of-Kelowna-police-shooting Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:27:00 PDT Colin Dacre B.C.'s police watchdog is still investigating an officer-involved shooting in Kelowna earlier this year. The Independent Investigations Office of BC issued a new appeal for witnesses on Tuesday for an incident that happened on Feb. 26 at around 10:30 p.m. The IIO said Mounties located a statio...