https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:36:06 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/622627/Swimming-advisory-at-Kelowna-s-Tugboat-Beach-due-to-E-coli https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622627/Swimming-advisory-at-Kelowna-s-Tugboat-Beach-due-to-E-coli Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:30:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A swimming advisory has been put in place at Kelowna's Tugboat Beach Wednesday due to high E. coli levels. In a press release Wednesday morning, the City of Kelowna announced that swimming is not recommended at the beach near Waterfront Park, and signs have been posted in the area. “We a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622549/Kelowna-residents-unhappy-with-response-to-concerns-over-Mill-Creek-restoration-project https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622549/Kelowna-residents-unhappy-with-response-to-concerns-over-Mill-Creek-restoration-project Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White People who live near Parkinson Recreation Park are raising new concerns about the way wildlife is being treated during the Mill Creek Restoration project. ​Residents first spoke out when several trees were removed from along the creek bed earlier this year. While they support the overall intent... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622501/Renovations-to-add-more-capacity-to-Black-Mountain-Elementary-school https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622501/Renovations-to-add-more-capacity-to-Black-Mountain-Elementary-school Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore The provincial government has announced an expansion of Black Mountain Elementary school. The announcement this week is part of a $49.5 million funding package to construct five school additions as well as a replacement school in Burns Lake. While the total bill for the Black Mountain school a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622497/2-places-to-catch-fireworks-4-to-have-fun-in-Central-Okanagan-this-Canada-Day https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622497/2-places-to-catch-fireworks-4-to-have-fun-in-Central-Okanagan-this-Canada-Day Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels This Canada Day, communities across the Central Okanagan are preparing a full slate of celebrations, bringing residents together for a day of family-friendly fun, entertainment, and community spirit. Here's a look at what's happening across the region. Kelowna Kelowna's waterfront will come al... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622492/Kelowna-horse-veterinarian-asks-court-to-overturn-discipline-ruling-suspension https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622492/Kelowna-horse-veterinarian-asks-court-to-overturn-discipline-ruling-suspension Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels A Kelowna horse veterinarian is asking the B.C. Supreme Court to overturn disciplinary findings that resulted in a two-month suspension and more than $37,000 in fines. Dr. Janice Posnikoff, owner of Okanagan Equine Veterinary Services, filed a petition June 23 seeking judicial review of two decis... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622534/Two-third-of-Rockets-home-games-scheduled-for-weekends https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622534/Two-third-of-Rockets-home-games-scheduled-for-weekends Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:00:00 PDT Wayne Moore The Kelowna Rockets have unveiled their 2026-2027 Western Hockey League schedule. The regular season, which has been extended by a full week, kicks off Saturday, Sept. 19 against the Vancouver Giants in Langley and concludes Saturday, March 27 against the Penticton Vees. The Rockets open up th... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622552/Traffic-crawling-in-both-directions-over-Bennett-Bridge https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622552/Traffic-crawling-in-both-directions-over-Bennett-Bridge Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:06:00 PDT Colin Dacre UPDATE 6:05 p.m. The crash has now been cleared from the Bennett Bridge but drivers should expect heavy delays for the rest of the evening commute. ORIGINAL 5:20 p.m. It's slow-going over the Bennett Bridge Tuesday afternoon due to a crash and heavy volume. A mid-span collision is bloc... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622514/Historic-downtown-Kelowna-site-now-parking-lot https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622514/Historic-downtown-Kelowna-site-now-parking-lot Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:07:00 PDT Rob Gibson One of downtown Kelowna's most storied properties has quietly become a surface parking lot, almost five years after the historic building that once stood there came down. The property at corner of Water St. and Lawrence Ave., once home to the original Daily Courier building dating back to 1908, a... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622477/Central-Okanagan-Food-Bank-fundraising-campaign-gets-boost-from-federal-government https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622477/Central-Okanagan-Food-Bank-fundraising-campaign-gets-boost-from-federal-government Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:07:00 PDT Cindy White The Central Okanagan Food Bank is nearly $1-million on the way to its goal of raising $5.5 million for a new Food Rescue Transformation Centre. ​Kelowna MP Stephen Fuhr visited the 11,000 square foot facility to announce $100,000 from the Local Food Infrastructure Fund as part of the federal go... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622431/BC-Lions-adjust-Apple-Bowl-ID-policy-after-senior-complaints https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/622431/BC-Lions-adjust-Apple-Bowl-ID-policy-after-senior-complaints Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:44:00 PDT Rob Gibson The BC Lions say they're loosening up their alcohol service policy after complaints from seniors who were asked for identification at Saturday's CFL game against the Calgary Stampeders in Kelowna. Castanet reported Monday that multiple seniors, including a 67-year-old retired doctor, were asked t...