https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:00:09 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/627552/Smoke-forcing-more-cancellation-at-Kelowna-Penticton-airports https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627552/Smoke-forcing-more-cancellation-at-Kelowna-Penticton-airports Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:57:00 PDT Cindy White UPDATE 3:55 p.m. Kelowna's airport says wildfire smoke is again starting to impact flights. “The firefighting efforts remain very fluid with flight status changing this afternoon,” said the airport on social media. “Air service was running smoothly this morning however the... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627599/Truck-rolls-at-Joe-Rich-hairpin-on-Highway-33 https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627599/Truck-rolls-at-Joe-Rich-hairpin-on-Highway-33 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:39:00 PDT Colin Dacre A truck has tipped over at the Joe Rich hairpin on Highway 33, east of Kelowna. A motorist tells Castanet News he observed a junk removal truck take the corner too fast, tip over, and spill its load at the side of the highway The highway remains open but motorists should expect delays while tr... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627566/Air-tankers-helicopters-over-new-wildfire-start-southeast-of-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627566/Air-tankers-helicopters-over-new-wildfire-start-southeast-of-Kelowna Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:03:00 PDT Colin Dacre UPDATE 1 p.m. Firefighting aircraft remain over a new wildfire southeast of Kelowna. The BC Wildfire service says there are now three helicopters responding to the fire along with three initial attack crews. "Airtankers were on site earlier and boxed the fire in with retardant," s... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627545/Wildfire-smoke-warning-covers-Thompson-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627545/Wildfire-smoke-warning-covers-Thompson-Okanagan Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:51:00 PDT Rob Gibson Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning for Kelowna and the South Okanagan, including the Thompson region, with wildfire smoke expected to persist through the next 24 to 48 hours. The warning, issued just after midnight Monday, rates both impact level and forecast confidence as high.... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627414/Central-Okanagan-s-two-bedroom-rent-hits-highest-mark-in-year-and-a-half https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627414/Central-Okanagan-s-two-bedroom-rent-hits-highest-mark-in-year-and-a-half Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton The average asking price for a two-bedroom rental home in the Central Okanagan jumped in July to its highest mark in more than a year. According to Castanet Classifieds data, the average two-bedroom asking price last month was $2,345, which was the most expensive price since January 2025. It also... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627416/Thompson-Okanagan-Tourism-Association-looking-for-industry-visionaries https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627416/Thompson-Okanagan-Tourism-Association-looking-for-industry-visionaries Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is putting out the call for new board members in advance of its annual general meeting and summit this fall. The call for board nominations for the 2027-28 term began on Friday (Aug. 7). There are nine two-year positions available on the board, and seven curr... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627519/More-flight-cancellations-delays-due-to-smoke-at-Kelowna-International-Airport https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627519/More-flight-cancellations-delays-due-to-smoke-at-Kelowna-International-Airport Sun, 09 Aug 2026 17:07:00 PDT Cindy White More flights have been cancelled and delayed at Kelowna International Airport due to wildfire smoke on Sunday. Several flights were scrubbed in the morning. This evening, a number of departures have been cancelled, while several arrivals are listed as delayed, including Air Canada, WestJet and Ce... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627362/Kelowna-BC-SPCA-Pet-of-the-week https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627362/Kelowna-BC-SPCA-Pet-of-the-week Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve This week's Kelowna BC SPCA pet of the week is Bubba. Bubba is a handsome, sensitive boy who is looking for a patient and understanding family. New people and unfamiliar environments can be a little scary for him, so he may seem nervous at first and can take a couple of days to fully settle in an... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627332/New-JoeAnna-s-House-family-picnic-to-raise-funds-for-families-staying-near-KGH https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627332/New-JoeAnna-s-House-family-picnic-to-raise-funds-for-families-staying-near-KGH Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve A first-of-its-kind event is taking place in Kelowna in just a few short weeks for families. The JoeAnna's House Family Picnic will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Strathcona Beach Park from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the KGH Foundation and JoeAnna's House and is free to a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627421/Golf-ball-drop-raising-funds-for-BGC-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627421/Golf-ball-drop-raising-funds-for-BGC-Okanagan Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 PDT Castanet BGC Okanagan is making a final push for raffle ticket sales as it raises money for programs serving children, youth and families across the region. Tickets for the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids Ball Drop Raffle and 50/50 Draw will remain on sale until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Proceeds support...