https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:33:03 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/624665/Watchdog-seeks-witnesses-video-of-Kelowna-police-shooting https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624665/Watchdog-seeks-witnesses-video-of-Kelowna-police-shooting Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:27:00 PDT Colin Dacre B.C.'s police watchdog is still investigating an officer-involved shooting in Kelowna earlier this year. The Independent Investigations Office of BC issued a new appeal for witnesses on Tuesday for an incident that happened on Feb. 26 at around 10:30 p.m. The IIO said Mounties located a statio... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624653/Fire-crews-respond-to-a-house-fire-on-Aberdeen-Street-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624653/Fire-crews-respond-to-a-house-fire-on-Aberdeen-Street-in-Kelowna Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:51:00 PDT Madison Reeve UPDATE: 11:45 a.m. Fire crews have the house fire knocked down, with only a small amount of smoke coming from the home, according to a reporter at the scene. Rose Avenue and Aberdeen Street remain blocked by emergency vehicles. ''Investigators are on the scene and will begin their investig... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624622/Kelowna-s-Spall-Road-getting-block-by-block-upgrades https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624622/Kelowna-s-Spall-Road-getting-block-by-block-upgrades Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:11:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Spall Road improvements, between Bernard Avenue and Highway 97, are underway and expected to continue through November, block-by-block. The City of Kelowna sent out a media released Tuesday, warning motorists that work will be completed in phases and will include roadway removals and reconstructi... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624623/Kelowna-businesswoman-seeks-a-seat-on-city-council https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624623/Kelowna-businesswoman-seeks-a-seat-on-city-council Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:33:00 PDT Wayne Moore Kelowna businesswoman Teresa May hopes to become one of at least four new Kelowna city councillors. May, a self-described business leader, author, educator and long-time community volunteer, announced Tuesday morning she will toss her hat into the ring. In a news release, May said the decision... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624574/Kelowna-begins-process-of-withdrawing-from-Central-Okanagan-economic-development-partnership https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624574/Kelowna-begins-process-of-withdrawing-from-Central-Okanagan-economic-development-partnership Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore The City of Kelowna will begin the process of leaving the Central Okanagan Regional District's economic development commission in favour of an in-house “hybrid” economic function. After more than an hour of questions, comments and discussion, council narrowly voted 5-4 Monday in favou... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624566/Kelowna-to-pay-nearly-2M-more-for-transit-service https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624566/Kelowna-to-pay-nearly-2M-more-for-transit-service Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore It's going to cost Kelowna taxpayers more to keep the buses running. The city's share of the Kelowna Regional Transit Service that serves the entire Central Okanagan region is going up approximately $1.92 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The city's net increase for transit the year previ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624554/Kelowna-woman-diagnosed-with-colorectal-cancer-at-27-advocates-for-earlier-screening https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624554/Kelowna-woman-diagnosed-with-colorectal-cancer-at-27-advocates-for-earlier-screening Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White She's no stranger to the healthcare system, but Kelowna paramedic and UBCO nursing student Nevana Simeunovic is now getting to know it from the patient's point of view, after she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at the age of 27. The experience has prompted her to speak out. She's calling for... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624524/Kelowna-campaign-building-engagement-not-information-base https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624524/Kelowna-campaign-building-engagement-not-information-base Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Kelowna's campaign encouraging people to consider why they vote ahead of the fall municipal election is underway. A board of little sticky note spaces beckoning comment from participants at Park and Play events, which are free family friendly events featuring games and music are just an exercise ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624568/Two-vehicle-crash-at-Richter-and-Harvey-has-been-cleared https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624568/Two-vehicle-crash-at-Richter-and-Harvey-has-been-cleared Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:15:00 PDT Wayne Moore UPDATE 7:15 p.m. Traffic is flowing once again at the intersection of Harvey Avenue and Richter Street. Traffic was backed up as a result of a two vehicle crash late Monday afternoon. The area has been cleared. ORIGINAL 6 p.m. Paramedics are tending to some minor injuries following ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624533/Central-Okanagan-a-hotbed-of-car-watching-opportunities-this-weekend https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624533/Central-Okanagan-a-hotbed-of-car-watching-opportunities-this-weekend Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Car enthusiasts will have a lot to revved up about this weekend. First up, on Saturday, the West Kelowna World of Wheels will return for its third annual show. Car enthusiasts are invited to Kinsmen Athletic Park in West Kelowna on Shannon Lake Road from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event, which ...