https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:06:06 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/634156/RDCO-director-candidate-steps-aside https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634156/RDCO-director-candidate-steps-aside Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:03:00 PDT Kathy Michaels One of the candidates running in the upcoming municipal election is stepping aside. Ron Dewhurst, a candidate for Regional District of Central Okanagan director for electoral area west, announced his decision on social media and confirmed in in an email to Castanet. “For personal reason... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634111/Great-Okanagan-Book-Sale-in-Kelowna-this-week https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634111/Great-Okanagan-Book-Sale-in-Kelowna-this-week Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 PDT Cindy White Are you looking for a rare, out of print book for that special someone on your gift list? This may be the event you've been waiting for. The Kelowna Friends of the Library are hosting their 36th annual Great Okanagan Book Sale this week, at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall. The sale include... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634127/More-information-sought-on-Kangaroo-farm-gate-crasher-Police https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634127/More-information-sought-on-Kangaroo-farm-gate-crasher-Police Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:17:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Mounties are looking for more information about the driver suspected of crashing through the Kangaroo Creek Farm gates late Friday. "Currently the file is still under investigation and no further information can be provided at this time," Cpl. Allison Konsmo said in an emailed statement... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634107/Southern-Interior-photographers-among-winners-of-SPCA-photo-contest https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634107/Southern-Interior-photographers-among-winners-of-SPCA-photo-contest Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Amateur photographers from the Southern Interior snapped up some of the top prizes in a wildlife photography contest. Among the winners in the 18th annual BC SPCA Wildlife-in-Focus competition was Kelowna's Alan Milnes, who was tops in the Wild Settings category. The second place finisher in the ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634104/Frost-forecast-for-Thanksgiving-in-the-Thompson-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634104/Frost-forecast-for-Thanksgiving-in-the-Thompson-Okanagan Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White The pumpkins could be dusted with frost over the next few mornings in the Thompson-Okanagan. “Southern B.C. is under a pretty good ridge, and so the conditions are ripe for it to be both clear and cool overnight, because there's not even enough moisture to probably make any fog or any cloud... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634095/Kelowna-judge-defers-sentencing-over-concerns-about-Crown-s-proposal https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634095/Kelowna-judge-defers-sentencing-over-concerns-about-Crown-s-proposal Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A man who has terrorized Kelowna store employees over the past year and a half, threatening and assaulting staff during a number of thefts, remains behind bars for the time being, after a judge expressed some concerns about the Crown's proposed sentence. Devon Parker, 30, appeared in Kelowna cour... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634017/Several-personnel-changes-at-top-of-Kelowna-company-Doseology https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634017/Several-personnel-changes-at-top-of-Kelowna-company-Doseology Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton There have been a few changes at the top of a Kelowna consumer product innovation company. Doseology, which is focused on oral pouch and functional stimulant product technologies, recently appointed Kareem Baalbaki as its interim chief executive officer, interim chief financial officer and a comp... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633763/A-dozen-local-short-films-to-screen-during-17th-Kelowna-HorrorFest https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633763/A-dozen-local-short-films-to-screen-during-17th-Kelowna-HorrorFest Sun, 11 Oct 2026 17:30:00 PDT Cindy White Horror movie fans can indulge their thirst for campy gore and moody thrills all in one day. The Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmakers will host its 17th annual HorrorFest in Kelowna on Saturday, Oct. 24 at Metro Hub (1265 Ellis St.). The Okanagan's longest-running horror film festival wil... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634021/Kelowna-water-park-company-captures-two-industry-awards-in-Las-Vegas https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634021/Kelowna-water-park-company-captures-two-industry-awards-in-Las-Vegas Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:10:00 PDT Kirk Penton Kelowna's Waterplay has captured two global industry awards. The aquatic play company, which is located at 805 Crowley Ave., won a pair of Leading Edge Awards at last week's World Waterpark Association's annual symposium in Las Vegas. The company won for its work on two aquatic play locations ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634019/Central-Okanagan-two-bedroom-rent-down-more-than-200-in-September https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/634019/Central-Okanagan-two-bedroom-rent-down-more-than-200-in-September Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton The average asking rent for a two-bedroom home in the Central Okanagan took a big dive in September. According to Castanet Classifieds data, the average cost for a two-bedroom last month was $2,151, which was $203 less than August. There is often a price drop in September, but it is not normal...