https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:00:12 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/624941/Kelowna-seeking-designs-for-2026-I-Voted-sticker https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624941/Kelowna-seeking-designs-for-2026-I-Voted-sticker Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:58:00 PDT Rob Gibson Kelowna residents are being asked to help design the city's next "I Voted" sticker ahead of October's municipal election. The City of Kelowna is inviting artists, students and doodlers of all ages to submit original designs, with three winning entries to be printed and handed out at vot... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624858/Extreme-drought-emerges-in-Thompson-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624858/Extreme-drought-emerges-in-Thompson-Okanagan Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels B.C.'s drought deepened through June, threatening agricultural yields, fish populations and setting the stage for a potentially worse wildfire season. According to the latest national drought assessment from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 80 per cent of B.C. was impacted by drought or abnormal... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624854/Kelowna-teen-barred-from-shelters-and-programs-due-to-assaults-threats https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624854/Kelowna-teen-barred-from-shelters-and-programs-due-to-assaults-threats Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A young Kelowna teen who allegedly stabbed a stranger this past spring will remain in custody for the time being to undergo a psychological assessment. The 14-year-old boy was most recently taken back into custody this past weekend, after just being released from custody on Friday, due to his beh... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624656/Four-Okanagan-Lake-drownings-in-one-month-prompts-water-safety-warning https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624656/Four-Okanagan-Lake-drownings-in-one-month-prompts-water-safety-warning Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Four people have died in separate incidents on Okanagan Lake in the last month, prompting Central Okanagan Search and Rescue to renew its warning about the importance of wearing a lifejacket. The latest tragedy happened July 11, when a 45-year-old man was thrown from an inflatable tube being towe... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624818/Kelowna-International-Airport-taphouse-wins-gold-at-global-airport-food-awards https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624818/Kelowna-International-Airport-taphouse-wins-gold-at-global-airport-food-awards Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson The Ellison Field Taphouse Kitchen & Bar at Kelowna International Airport has taken top honours at a global awards event, being named Airport Bar or Pub of the Year. The award was given at the Airport Food & Beverage and Hospitality Awards in Bengaluru, India. The awards are handed out... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624886/Kelowna-to-co-host-2027-Special-Olympics-BC-Winter-Games https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624886/Kelowna-to-co-host-2027-Special-Olympics-BC-Winter-Games Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDT Castanet Kelowna will host the snow sports portion of the 2027 Special Olympics BC Winter Games, with athletes set to compete at Big White Ski Resort and the Telemark Nordic Club. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing competitions will be held from Feb. 5 to 7, 2027. The Games' ice and fl... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624875/Top-bull-riders-return-to-Kelowna-for-PBR-Okanagan-Challenge-Thursday-night https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624875/Top-bull-riders-return-to-Kelowna-for-PBR-Okanagan-Challenge-Thursday-night Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:44:00 PDT Madison Reeve Professional bull riders have returned to Kelowna for the PBR Okanagan Challenge. The event takes place Thursday at 7 p.m. at Prospera Place, and will feature some of Canada's top riders competing for valuable points in the national standings, as well as a chance at the national title and a $100,... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624853/Warm-water-for-Kelowna-Across-the-Lake-swim-this-weekend https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624853/Warm-water-for-Kelowna-Across-the-Lake-swim-this-weekend Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:26:00 PDT Cindy White Swimmers won't have to worry about cold water during this weekend's Across The Lake Swim in Kelowna. ​Water temperatures in Okanagan Lake are expected to be near 23 C on Saturday, when over 1,200 people set out from the old ferry docks at the bottom of Old Ferry Wharf Road and make their way to... 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, ...