https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:36:05 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/624452/Wildfire-burning-east-of-Lake-Country-now-under-control https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624452/Wildfire-burning-east-of-Lake-Country-now-under-control Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:33:00 PDT Kathy Michaels The 1.7-hectare Park Lakes wildfire burning east of Lake Country is under control and the cause remains under investigation, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The fire was discovered on July 12 and was listed as under control as of 9:41 p.m. Sunday. A fire is considered under control by BC Wi... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624430/Rock-The-Lake-wraps-up-with-Sunday-show-featuring-Default-Cameron-Whitcomb https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624430/Rock-The-Lake-wraps-up-with-Sunday-show-featuring-Default-Cameron-Whitcomb Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Fans of all ages turned out for the final day of Rock The Lake on Sunday in Kelowna. This year, the festival offered a diverse three day lineup that spanned decades and musical genres. Friday opened with classic Canadiana, featuring Glass Tiger, April Wine and Okanagan perennial favourites The... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624389/Convicted-murderer-successfully-reintegrated-in-society-20-years-later https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624389/Convicted-murderer-successfully-reintegrated-in-society-20-years-later Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen Twenty years after a man fatally slit the throat of a woman at an illegal dump site in West Kelowna, he's left with few parole conditions while still serving a “life sentence.” Darryl Cook and Cyle Ivan were both charged with first-degree murder after the body of 29-year-old Danielle ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624376/Prolific-Kelowna-property-offender-handed-six-more-months-in-jail https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624376/Prolific-Kelowna-property-offender-handed-six-more-months-in-jail Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A Kelowna man was handed another six months of jail time after pleading guilty to breaking into apartment buildings in Kelowna and West Kelowna seven times between May and August of last year. Austin Pedersen, 25, appeared virtually in Kelowna court Friday morning from the Okanagan Correctional C... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623985/Countess-who-built-Kelowna-s-Hotel-Eldorado-inspires-novel https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623985/Countess-who-built-Kelowna-s-Hotel-Eldorado-inspires-novel Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White She was the woman who built Kelowna's original Hotel Eldorado, but there's so much more to her story. A local author has used the Countess Bubna-Litic as inspiration for a work of fiction loosely based on her remarkable life. Born Irene May Blair, she was the daughter of the notorious ‘j... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624284/Kelowna-General-Hospital-Foundation-names-new-board-chairwoman https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624284/Kelowna-General-Hospital-Foundation-names-new-board-chairwoman Sun, 12 Jul 2026 19:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton Human resources specialist Roberta Fidalgo is the new chairwoman of KGH Foundation. Fidalgo has sat on the foundation's board since 2021 and has more than 25 years of experience in HR and organizational strategy. She replaces Janine Karlsen, who recently completed her two-year term overseeing 21 ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624166/Istanbul-Cafe-amp-Brunch-opens-in-downtown-Kelowna-bringing-authentic-Turkish-cuisine-to-Pandosy-Street https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624166/Istanbul-Cafe-amp-Brunch-opens-in-downtown-Kelowna-bringing-authentic-Turkish-cuisine-to-Pandosy-Street Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve A new taste of Turkey has arrived in downtown Kelowna. Istanbul Cafe & Brunch has officially opened at 1603 Pandosy St., welcoming customers with authentic Turkish breakfasts, traditional pastries and freshly brewed Turkish coffee. The cafe officially opened its doors on July 6, and owners... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624280/Commercial-levels-of-two-downtown-Kelowna-towers-hit-market https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624280/Commercial-levels-of-two-downtown-Kelowna-towers-hit-market Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 PDT Kirk Penton The ground-level retail areas of two Mission Group towers in downtown Kelowna are for sale. William Wright Commercial has listed the main levels of the Brooklyn and Ella towers, which total 8,226 square feet of fully leased space to five tenants. The Brooklyn building, which is located on St. ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623380/Shakespeare-Kelowna-takes-on-The-Taming-of-the-Shrew-at-Spearhead-Winery https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623380/Shakespeare-Kelowna-takes-on-The-Taming-of-the-Shrew-at-Spearhead-Winery Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 PDT Cindy White This summer's Shakespeare Kelowna production takes aim at misogyny. ​The company will perform The Taming of the Shrew, but a version adapted and directed by Tanya Laing Gahr, that addresses the classic ‘problem play' through a contemporary feminist lens. ​The Taming of the Shrew has ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624320/Aqua-3-launch-highlights-Kelowna-condo-market-as-developer-questions-Carney-housing-plan https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/624320/Aqua-3-launch-highlights-Kelowna-condo-market-as-developer-questions-Carney-housing-plan Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve More than 200 people attended the public launch of Aqua 3 on Saturday, marking the completion of Mission Group's waterfront condominium development in Kelowna's Lower Mission. The poolside event at the newly completed tower brought together prospective buyers, residents and community members to t...