https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:10 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/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... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626425/Kelowna-athlete-and-fitness-influencer-complete-112-kilometre-Okanagan-Lake-kayak https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626425/Kelowna-athlete-and-fitness-influencer-complete-112-kilometre-Okanagan-Lake-kayak Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:24:00 PDT Madison Reeve A Kelowna endurance athlete and a U.S.-based fitness influencer have completed a challenging journey across Okanagan Lake, kayaking the full 112-kilometre length of the lake. Nick Pelletier and Bradley Kraut launched from the north end of Okanagan Lake near Vernon around noon Monday and reached P... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626431/Cook-Road-boat-launch-closed-beginning-Thursday-for-dredging https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626431/Cook-Road-boat-launch-closed-beginning-Thursday-for-dredging Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:46:00 PDT Wayne Moore The City of Kelowna is closing the Cook Road boat launch for “several days” for dredging. The boat launch will be closed starting Thursday, July 30. According to the city, the boat launch is expected to reopen once dredging is complete and conditions allow for safe public access. ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626394/Man-taken-to-hospital-after-incident-at-City-Park-beach-condition-unknown https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626394/Man-taken-to-hospital-after-incident-at-City-Park-beach-condition-unknown Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:40:00 PDT Rob Gibson UPDATE: 1:40 p.m. A man has been taken to Kelowna General Hospital following an incident at City Park's Hot Sands Beach Wednesday afternoon, although his condition remains unknown. Cpl. Steven Lang of the Kelowna RCMP said the person had been swimming in Okanagan Lake when he "encountered... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626385/Prostate-cancer-survivor-hopes-family-s-loss-encourages-men-to-get-screened https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/626385/Prostate-cancer-survivor-hopes-family-s-loss-encourages-men-to-get-screened Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:04:00 PDT Madison Reeve After losing both his father and brother to prostate cancer, Bob Charron is determined to make sure other families don't experience the same loss. Now a prostate cancer survivor himself, Charron stood outside the BC Cancer Centre in Kelowna Wednesday morning to present a $110,000 donation for pro...