https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:07 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/626552/Ugly-Potato-Day-returning-to-Kelowna-this-weekend https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626552/Ugly-Potato-Day-returning-to-Kelowna-this-weekend Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:57:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Ugly Potato Day is returning to Kelowna this Saturday, with organizers aiming to give away 200,000 pounds of rescued fruits and vegetables that would otherwise be discarded because of cosmetic imperfections. It's the second time the free event where attendees can pick up rescued produce at no cos... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626511/Swimmers-cross-Okanagan-Lake-under-the-stars https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626511/Swimmers-cross-Okanagan-Lake-under-the-stars Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:13:00 PDT Rob Gibson The inaugural Across the Lake Swim Starlight edition went off without a hitch Wednesday night. The open water event saw participants swim the lake after dark under the moon and stars. The evening swim featured illuminated course markers and safety paddlers guiding swimmers along the route. ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626537/Jamaican-farm-workers-celebrated-at-60th-anniversary-event-in-the-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626537/Jamaican-farm-workers-celebrated-at-60th-anniversary-event-in-the-Okanagan Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:02:00 PDT Kathy Michaels After months of difficult news for Okanagan growers, the focus shifted Tuesday evening to celebrating the contributions of Jamaican farmworkers who have supported the region's agricultural industry for decades. “Last night we got to go to an event and hear about these workers who have been ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626527/Man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-water-at-Hot-Sands-Beach https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626527/Man-dies-after-being-pulled-from-water-at-Hot-Sands-Beach Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:21:00 PDT Madison Reeve The swimmer who was pulled from Okanagan Lake Wednesday in Kelowna's City Park has died. Emergency crews were called to Hot Sands near the Wibit water park just after 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29. Bystanders pulled the man from the water before first responders performed CPR for more than 30 ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626442/International-airfare-aggregator-report-lists-Kelowna-as-clever-destination-spot https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626442/International-airfare-aggregator-report-lists-Kelowna-as-clever-destination-spot Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton If you're looking for a last-minute summer vacation, the first week of September looks like your best bet. Skyscanner, an international travel search engine and fare aggregator, on Wednesday released its 2026 Smarter Summer Report and found the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 offers the lowest average... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626428/Hundreds-fail-to-reduce-water-use-on-drought-stricken-McCulloch-system-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626428/Hundreds-fail-to-reduce-water-use-on-drought-stricken-McCulloch-system-in-Kelowna Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson Kelowna may take drastic steps as hundreds of properties on the McCulloch non-potable water system have already exceeded their allotted consumption levels. Mac Logan, City of Kelowna infrastructure general manager, said the time for tough conversations in southeast Kelowna is here. "If th... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626424/Kelowna-bail-ruling-renews-calls-for-greater-protection-of-abuse-victims https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626424/Kelowna-bail-ruling-renews-calls-for-greater-protection-of-abuse-victims Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Debbie Henderson has heard far too many stories about how women have been left at risk of further abuse after turning to the court system for help in the last year. Since her niece Bailey McCourt was killed, and she's been thrust into a role of advocacy, she's been calling for change to protect w... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626420/Kelowna-tourism-having-one-of-its-best-summers-in-recent-years https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626420/Kelowna-tourism-having-one-of-its-best-summers-in-recent-years Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Tourism officials say Kelowna is on track for one of its strongest summers in recent years, with visitor numbers, hotel demand and spending all showing positive signs as the region heads into the August long weekend. Tourism Kelowna president and CEO Cassandra Zerebeski said the summer has been b... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626406/Apple-farmers-lose-bid-for-compensation-of-2023-crop-after-BC-Tree-Fruits-collapse https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626406/Apple-farmers-lose-bid-for-compensation-of-2023-crop-after-BC-Tree-Fruits-collapse Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels An application by two Okanagan fruit growers seeking more than $118,000 in compensation from the now-defunct British Columbia Tree Fruits Co-operative was rejected this week by a B.C. Supreme Court judge. Sukhmander Sandhu and Surjit Sandhu were 25 year members of the failed co-operative when, in... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626441/Purolator-donates-truck-to-Kelowna-s-Central-Okanagan-Food-Bank https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626441/Purolator-donates-truck-to-Kelowna-s-Central-Okanagan-Food-Bank Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson The Central Okanagan Food Bank has received a retired delivery truck from Purolator, part of a national donation that saw 14 trucks distributed to food banks across Canada. The truck will boost the local food bank's capacity to collect, transport and distribute food throughout the region. &ldq...