https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:07 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/624818/Kelowna-International-Airport-taphouse-wins-gold-at-global-airport-food-awards https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624818/Kelowna-International-Airport-taphouse-wins-gold-at-global-airport-food-awards Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson The Ellison Field Taphouse Kitchen & Bar at Kelowna International Airport has taken top honours at a global awards event, being named Airport Bar or Pub of the Year. The award was given at the Airport Food & Beverage and Hospitality Awards in Bengaluru, India. The awards are handed out... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624886/Kelowna-to-co-host-2027-Special-Olympics-BC-Winter-Games https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624886/Kelowna-to-co-host-2027-Special-Olympics-BC-Winter-Games Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDT Castanet Kelowna will host the snow sports portion of the 2027 Special Olympics BC Winter Games, with athletes set to compete at Big White Ski Resort and the Telemark Nordic Club. Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing competitions will be held from Feb. 5 to 7, 2027. The Games' ice and fl... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624875/Top-bull-riders-return-to-Kelowna-for-PBR-Okanagan-Challenge-Thursday-night https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624875/Top-bull-riders-return-to-Kelowna-for-PBR-Okanagan-Challenge-Thursday-night Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:44:00 PDT Madison Reeve Professional bull riders have returned to Kelowna for the PBR Okanagan Challenge. The event takes place Thursday at 7 p.m. at Prospera Place, and will feature some of Canada's top riders competing for valuable points in the national standings, as well as a chance at the national title and a $100,... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624853/Warm-water-for-Kelowna-Across-the-Lake-swim-this-weekend https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624853/Warm-water-for-Kelowna-Across-the-Lake-swim-this-weekend Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:26:00 PDT Cindy White Swimmers won't have to worry about cold water during this weekend's Across The Lake Swim in Kelowna. ​Water temperatures in Okanagan Lake are expected to be near 23 C on Saturday, when over 1,200 people set out from the old ferry docks at the bottom of Old Ferry Wharf Road and make their way to... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624844/Indy-Dhial-announces-Kelowna-council-candidacy https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624844/Indy-Dhial-announces-Kelowna-council-candidacy Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:52:00 PDT Wayne Moore Kelowna business owner Indy Dhial is the latest person to put his name forward for a seat on city council. Dhial, a long-time community leader and volunteer, said his decision is rooted in a commitment to build a “stronger, more connected city where families, businesses and neighbourhoods c... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624803/Big-White-investing-450K-in-ski-run-upgrades https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624803/Big-White-investing-450K-in-ski-run-upgrades Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:47:00 PDT Rob Gibson Big White Ski Resort is putting more than $450,000 into reshaping three of its winter ski runs this summer. Resort vice president Michael J. Ballingall says the goal behind the work is to open those runs earlier in the season and make them easier to groom. Work is underway at Ridge Connector, ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624814/Get-ready-for-intensely-hot-days-and-nights-in-the-Okanagan-Shuswap-and-South-Thompson https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624814/Get-ready-for-intensely-hot-days-and-nights-in-the-Okanagan-Shuswap-and-South-Thompson Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:39:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Heat is expected to sink into the valley this week and the national weather agency is reminding people to stay safe. In the Okanagan, Shuswap, South Thompson and Fraser Canyon daytime high temperatures are expected to reach mid to high 30s, while overnight lows will linger in the high teens. &... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624721/COSAR-aids-in-rescue-after-two-people-were-thrown-off-horses-along-June-Springs-Road https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624721/COSAR-aids-in-rescue-after-two-people-were-thrown-off-horses-along-June-Springs-Road Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were called to assist in a rescue Tuesday morning after two horseback riders were thrown off their horses. COSAR says the incident happened at 11 a.m. along the multi-use trails off June Springs Road. The horses bucked the riders after getting spooked from mo... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624703/Kelowna-resident-speaks-out-after-trees-removed-to-make-way-for-Rutland-Recreation-Park-upgrades https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624703/Kelowna-resident-speaks-out-after-trees-removed-to-make-way-for-Rutland-Recreation-Park-upgrades Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Work is underway on upgrades to Rutland Recreation Park, but not everyone is happy about it. As part of the project to install an artificial turf field, several large old trees have been removed, upsetting people who live nearby. Meera Malik was surprised and upset to see the tree coming down.... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624702/Kelowna-s-proposed-split-from-regional-economic-development-commission-not-over-yet- https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624702/Kelowna-s-proposed-split-from-regional-economic-development-commission-not-over-yet- Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore Unfortunate, disappointing, shortsighted and politically motivated. That's how Kelowna city councillor and RDCO board chair Loyal Wooldridge describes a bitter pending divorce between the city and the RDCO's economic development function. Kelowna city council narrowly voted Monday to begin the...