https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:48:03 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/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... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627016/New-plans-unveiled-for-proposed-condominium-apartment-in-South-Pandosy https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627016/New-plans-unveiled-for-proposed-condominium-apartment-in-South-Pandosy Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore Plans have been altered for a proposed condominium apartment development in the South Pandosy neighbourhood. New plans for the structure at 401 Meikle Avenue include a six-storey structure housing 25 units. The developer is seeking a development permit for the project. Previous plans provid... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626945/Hotel-Eldorado-celebrates-100th-anniversary-with-sold-out-weekend-events https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626945/Hotel-Eldorado-celebrates-100th-anniversary-with-sold-out-weekend-events Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Hotel Eldorado celebrated its 100th anniversary with two sold-out events over the August long weekend. The celebrations began Friday with the "El'evated 100 Rooftop Party," where guests enjoyed cocktails, music and views of Okanagan Lake. On Saturday, the hotel hosted its Grand Ball ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627007/Two-week-closure-on-Burtch-Road-near-Parkinson-Recreation-Centre-starts-Wednesday https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627007/Two-week-closure-on-Burtch-Road-near-Parkinson-Recreation-Centre-starts-Wednesday Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:19:00 PDT Cindy White Burtch Road will be closed near the Parkinson Recreation Centre for weeks, starting tomorrow. The City of Kelowna is advising that construction is expected to start on Wednesday on various road improvements along Burtch Rd. from Highway 97 to Bernard Avenue in conjunction with the redevelopment o... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627006/Three-youths-arrested-after-bear-spray-attack-at-Kelowna-s-Kasugai-Gardens https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627006/Three-youths-arrested-after-bear-spray-attack-at-Kelowna-s-Kasugai-Gardens Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:33:00 PDT Colin Dacre A group of youths were arrested after a bear spray attack at Kelowna's Kasugai Gardens. Kelowna RCMP say they were called at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 1 for a report of an assault. “Two individuals reported to police that they were bear sprayed by a group of unknown youth,” said Cpl. Stev... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626997/Crash-slows-Highway-97-and-Dilworth-Drive https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626997/Crash-slows-Highway-97-and-Dilworth-Drive Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:26:00 PDT Colin Dacre Emergency crews are working to clear a crash at Harvey Avenue and Dilworth Drive. The collision has blocked one lane of Dilworth Drive after being cleared from the highway. Eastbound traffic on the highway has been slowed while major delays are being reported on Dilworth Drive. Drivers should ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626983/Little-relief-ahead-after-one-of-the-Thompson-Okanagan-s-driest-Julys https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626983/Little-relief-ahead-after-one-of-the-Thompson-Okanagan-s-driest-Julys Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:10:00 PDT Cindy White August is setting up for a repeat after an extremely dry July in the Thompson-Okanagan. ​In the Okanagan, rainfall was only two to five per cent of normal last month. ​“Penticton saw only 1.5 millimetres of precipitation, compared to the normal of 28.3 mm. That's only 5.3 per cent of... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626976/Wildfire-smokes-settles-into-B-C-Southern-Interior https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626976/Wildfire-smokes-settles-into-B-C-Southern-Interior Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:39:00 PDT Madison Reeve A yellow air quality warning has been issued for many parts of the B.C. Southern Interior as wildfire smoke is expected to impact the region over the next 24 to 48 hours. The notice is in place for the Okanagan, Similkameen, South Thompson, Nicola, Manning Park, Fraser Canyon and 100 Mile areas. ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626932/Kelowna-Mounties-investigating-two-suspicious-fires-lit-near-buildings https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626932/Kelowna-Mounties-investigating-two-suspicious-fires-lit-near-buildings Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:19:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Two suspicious fires set in an industrial lot in a Kelowna neighbourhood are under investigation, RCMP say. Emergency crews were called to the area of Ellis Street and Bay Avenue at about 10:59 p.m. on Aug. 2 after two small grass fires were reported burning a short distance apart. "Firef...