https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:10 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/627362/Kelowna-BC-SPCA-Pet-of-the-week https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627362/Kelowna-BC-SPCA-Pet-of-the-week Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve This week's Kelowna BC SPCA pet of the week is Bubba. Bubba is a handsome, sensitive boy who is looking for a patient and understanding family. New people and unfamiliar environments can be a little scary for him, so he may seem nervous at first and can take a couple of days to fully settle in an... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627332/New-JoeAnna-s-House-family-picnic-to-raise-funds-for-families-staying-near-KGH https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627332/New-JoeAnna-s-House-family-picnic-to-raise-funds-for-families-staying-near-KGH Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve A first-of-its-kind event is taking place in Kelowna in just a few short weeks for families. The JoeAnna's House Family Picnic will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Strathcona Beach Park from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event is hosted by the KGH Foundation and JoeAnna's House and is free to a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627421/Golf-ball-drop-raising-funds-for-BGC-Okanagan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627421/Golf-ball-drop-raising-funds-for-BGC-Okanagan Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:00:00 PDT Castanet BGC Okanagan is making a final push for raffle ticket sales as it raises money for programs serving children, youth and families across the region. Tickets for the Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids Ball Drop Raffle and 50/50 Draw will remain on sale until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Proceeds support... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627381/Okanagan-Kalamalka-lakes-at-historic-lows https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627381/Okanagan-Kalamalka-lakes-at-historic-lows Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels The Okanagan's lake and groundwater levels are at or near record lows, according to provincial data shared this week by the Okanagan Basin Water Board. According to the figures, both Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes started the year in relatively good stead but began to fall noticeably behind in May.... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627100/Hideout-discovered-dug-into-embankment-along-rail-trail-in-Kelowna https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627100/Hideout-discovered-dug-into-embankment-along-rail-trail-in-Kelowna Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Christopher Bocskei has been cleaning up along Mill Creek next to the rail trail in Kelowna for months, but this is definitely one of the more bizarre discoveries he's made. ​Someone has dug a hideout in the hillside just off the trail near Enterprise Way and Commerce Avenue. ​He suspects ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627471/Wildfire-smoke-impacts-flights-at-Kelowna-International-Airport https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627471/Wildfire-smoke-impacts-flights-at-Kelowna-International-Airport Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve UPDATE: 9 p.m. The majority of flights scheduled to depart and arrive at Kelowna International Airport Saturday remain canceled. ''If you had travel plans today, please check directly with your airline before coming to the airport. If your flight has been cancelled, please do not come to the a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627238/Rotary-Centre-for-the-Arts-opens-registration-for-fall-classes-and-programs https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627238/Rotary-Centre-for-the-Arts-opens-registration-for-fall-classes-and-programs Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve The Rotary Centre for the Arts has opened registration for its fall lineup of classes, workshops and community arts programs, offering a range of opportunities for residents to explore visual arts, music, dance and wellness. The seasonal programming is designed for participants of all skill level... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627411/Annual-Harvest-Ladies-golf-tournament-raises-30K-for-JoeAnna-s-House https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627411/Annual-Harvest-Ladies-golf-tournament-raises-30K-for-JoeAnna-s-House Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton The Harvest Ladies Golf Club raised an impressive $30,000 for JoeAnna's House during its recent annual fundraising tournament. The ninth annual Harvest Ladies Charity Golf Club Charity Tournament was held July 20 at The Harvest Golf Club. Organizers thanked all involved for raising so much money ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627393/One-of-the-Okanagan-s-strongest-advocates-for-orchardists-has-passed-away https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627393/One-of-the-Okanagan-s-strongest-advocates-for-orchardists-has-passed-away Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore The Okanagan has lost one of its most passionate voices within the tree fruits industry. Fred Steele, an orchardist and former president of the BC Fruit Growers Association, passed away at Kelowna General Hospital surrounded by friends and family,' He was 80. Steele, born in Glace Bay, NS i... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627384/Mayoral-candidates-respond-as-Kelowna-unemployment-hits-9-3 https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/627384/Mayoral-candidates-respond-as-Kelowna-unemployment-hits-9-3 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Kelowna's two mayoral candidates are weighing in on the latest unemployment numbers, with the region's persistently high jobless rate expected to be a key issue in the upcoming election. Metro Kelowna's unemployment rate climbed to 9.3 per cent in figures released by Statistics Canada on Friday. ...