https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:27:05 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/623490/Man-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-pulled-from-Okanagan-Lake https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623490/Man-rushed-to-hospital-after-being-pulled-from-Okanagan-Lake Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:24:00 PDT Colin Dacre A man was pulled from Okanagan Lake at Kelowna's Mushroom Beach on Monday evening. Emergency crews were seen pumping the chest of a man as he was carried off the beach just south of the Bennett Bridge on a stretcher shortly after 6:15 p.m. A witness said first responders worked on the man on t... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623468/Suspicious-device-forces-closure-of-Kelowna-s-Springfield-Road https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623468/Suspicious-device-forces-closure-of-Kelowna-s-Springfield-Road Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:28:00 PDT Colin Dacre UPDATE 5:25 p.m. Castanet News has acquired a photo of the suspicious device that has forced the closure of Springfield Road. An area resident snapped a photo of the device, which was placed next to the fountain on the corner of Springfield Road and Barlee Road. The device appears to be sev... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623454/Kelowna-couple-sues-Airbnb-alleges-illegal-surveillance-systemic-discrimination https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623454/Kelowna-couple-sues-Airbnb-alleges-illegal-surveillance-systemic-discrimination Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:41:00 PDT Cindy White A Kelowna couple is suing Airbnb after they were evicted from a condo in the Playa del Sol development at Lakeshore Road and Cook Street. In a notice of civil claim, John David Romanchuk and Melody Romanchuk allege they were kicked out after discovering what they say was hidden video and audio su... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623444/Freaky-coin-toss-at-Touchdown-Kelowna-defies-odds https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623444/Freaky-coin-toss-at-Touchdown-Kelowna-defies-odds Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:33:00 PDT Rob Gibson The Edmonton Elks suffered their first loss of the 2026 CFL season Saturday, falling to the BC Lions 36-24 in front of a Kelowna crowd that was watching a little history being made in the Okanagan. The second Touchdown Kelowna game featured another sold-out crowd eager to see the first-place Elks... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623418/Semi-locks-up-brakes-to-avoid-cyclist-in-a-Kelowna-close-call https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623418/Semi-locks-up-brakes-to-avoid-cyclist-in-a-Kelowna-close-call Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:13:00 PDT Rob Gibson A close call between a tractor-trailer and a cyclist at one of Kelowna's busiest intersections was caught on camera Sunday evening. Tesla dashcam footage shared with Castanet shows the moment a cyclist entered the intersection at Gordon Drive and Highway 97 as the northbound light on Harvey Avenu... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623328/Little-chance-of-rain-this-week-with-highs-in-the-30s https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623328/Little-chance-of-rain-this-week-with-highs-in-the-30s Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Summer is going to heat up a bit more across the Thompson-Okanagan this week. The forecast calls for highs in the 30s most days, with only a slight chance of showers mid-week. ​Monday and Tuesday will be mainly sunny. Highs will range from 31 C to 33 C, with gusty winds at times. ​“... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623060/Kelowna-two-bedroom-rent-in-June-does-something-it-hadn-t-done-in-2026 https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623060/Kelowna-two-bedroom-rent-in-June-does-something-it-hadn-t-done-in-2026 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton The average asking rent for a two-bedroom home in the Central Okanagan was up year over year in June for the first time this year. The average cost for a two-bedroom unit last month, according to Castanet Classifieds data, was $2,234, which was the highest it has reached since last October. It wa... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622853/Rotary-Centre-for-the-Arts-in-Kelowna-unveils-new-season-lineup https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622853/Rotary-Centre-for-the-Arts-in-Kelowna-unveils-new-season-lineup Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson The Rotary Centre for the Arts has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, bringing a mix of live music, comedy, theatre and dance to Kelowna's Mary Irwin Theatre. The RCA Presents series runs from Sept. 18, 2026, through June 9, 2027, and includes Steve Patterson from CBC's The Debaters, Canadian a cappe... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623293/Her-Heart-Matters-lawn-bowling-fundraiser-returns-to-Kelowna-s-City-Park https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623293/Her-Heart-Matters-lawn-bowling-fundraiser-returns-to-Kelowna-s-City-Park Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00 PDT Cindy White Jennifer Monaghan is putting her heart into raising awareness and funds for women's cardiovascular health. ​She is hosting the second Her Heart Matters Lawn Bowling Social on July 9 at the Kelowna Lawn Bowling Club in City Park. There will be a silent auction, costumes, a barbecue, refreshments... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622499/Free-summer-events-return-across-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622499/Free-summer-events-return-across-Kelowna Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Kelowna residents and visitors will once again have access to a full lineup of free outdoor activities this summer as the City of Kelowna brings back several community programs in July and August. Events will run throughout the week in parks across the city, offering options for all ages, includi...