https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:08 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/619647/Denim-on-the-Diamond-will-return-to-Kelowna-s-City-Park-in-September https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619647/Denim-on-the-Diamond-will-return-to-Kelowna-s-City-Park-in-September Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A long-running Kelowna music festival will return to City Park in September. Local production company Thick as Thieves Entertainment have announced that Denim on the Diamond will return to the downtown park from Sept. 11-13. The festival got its start back in 2018 at King Stadium, where it was... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619555/Plans-in-works-for-new-industrial-development-on-north-side-of-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619555/Plans-in-works-for-new-industrial-development-on-north-side-of-Kelowna Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton Plans are in the works for a large structure in Kelowna's northern industrial area. Hans P. Neumann Architect Inc. has submitted a development application to the City of Kelowna for the building, which would be located at 270 Hiram Walker Court. Plans show a proposed 60,030-square-foot industr... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619549/Kelowna-s-Born-to-Shake-enters-new-era-with-new-chef-and-new-menu https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619549/Kelowna-s-Born-to-Shake-enters-new-era-with-new-chef-and-new-menu Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:30:00 PDT Kirk Penton Born to Shake has a new chef and a new menu. The Kelowna cocktail bar, retail shop and cocktail manufacturer has hired chef Rory Kennedy to lead its kitchen, and it will debut a brand new food menu to the public on Wednesday, June 17. A friends and family launch event will be held on Sunday. K... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619543/Central-Okanagan-rents-post-year-over-year-declines-for-fifth-consecutive-month https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619543/Central-Okanagan-rents-post-year-over-year-declines-for-fifth-consecutive-month Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton Average asking rent prices in Central Okanagan went up and down in May, but overall they were about $175 less than they were 12 months ago. The average one-bedroom price last month was $1,568, which was up from April but still well below the mark of $1,711 from last year at this time. May's avera... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619538/Kelowna-Chamber-of-Commerce-talks-turkey-with-BC-s-NDP-government https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619538/Kelowna-Chamber-of-Commerce-talks-turkey-with-BC-s-NDP-government Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton Kelowna Chamber of Commerce members got some face time with members of the provincial government this past week. The NDP caucus was in Kelowna for several days, and the chamber sent out an invitation for a meeting on Thursday before its 120th birthday party. Those who attended were Minister of Jo... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619267/Ellison-fruit-packer-seeking-extension-of-waste-discharge-permit https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619267/Ellison-fruit-packer-seeking-extension-of-waste-discharge-permit Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore A Kelowna fruit packer is looking to get an extension of its waste discharge permit. Sandher Fruit Packers, located within the RDCO boundaries on Old Vernon Road, are requesting an extension of the permit until May 31, 2027. The original permit was issued by the city's wastewater operations ma... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/618830/Where-does-the-Kelowna-neighbourhood-of-Pandosy-end-and-Lower-Mission-begin https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/618830/Where-does-the-Kelowna-neighbourhood-of-Pandosy-end-and-Lower-Mission-begin Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White It's a debate that has probably been going on for decades and will likely continue for decades more. ​Where does Kelowna's Pandosy neighbourhood end and Lower Mission begin? Is it at the corner of KLO Road, where Pandosy Street changes into Lakeshore Road, or is it farther south? ​A City o... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/618825/COHA-s-Butterfly-Effect-returns-June-20-to-honour-loved-ones-through-symbolic-release https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/618825/COHA-s-Butterfly-Effect-returns-June-20-to-honour-loved-ones-through-symbolic-release Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve The Central Okanagan Hospice Association (COHA) is inviting residents to gather in remembrance and celebration at its annual Butterfly Effect event on June 20 at Falcon Ridge Farms in Kelowna. The community event offers participants the opportunity to release a live butterfly in memory of a loved... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619573/Kelowna-BC-SPCA-seeks-donations-as-puppies-receive-treatment-for-Parvovirus https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619573/Kelowna-BC-SPCA-seeks-donations-as-puppies-receive-treatment-for-Parvovirus Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve The Kelowna BC SPCA is appealing to the community for urgent donations after several puppies in its care tested positive for parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening disease that primarily affects young dogs. In a Facebook post shared Saturday morning, the animal organizat... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619559/More-than-2-000-runners-take-part-in-sold-out-Wine-Country-Half-Marathon-under-sunny-Kelowna-skies https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/619559/More-than-2-000-runners-take-part-in-sold-out-Wine-Country-Half-Marathon-under-sunny-Kelowna-skies Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:10:00 PDT Madison Reeve More than 2,000 runners laced up their shoes Saturday morning for the annual Wine Country Half Marathon, 10-kilometre and 5-kilometre races in Kelowna. Participants were greeted with near-perfect running conditions, with sunny skies and temperatures hovering around 15 C throughout the event. T...