https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:27:02 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/623910/Kelowna-RCMP-asking-for-help-locating-a-missing-12-year-old-girl https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623910/Kelowna-RCMP-asking-for-help-locating-a-missing-12-year-old-girl Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:13:00 PDT Kathy Michaels Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 12-year-old girl. In a Thursday media release, Kelowna RCMP said Zita Defauw was reported missing by her family July 9, and was last seen near the Rutland Recreation Park. Police said they have concern for her well-being. Defauw is de... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623840/Indian-diplomat-meets-with-local-politicians-and-businesses-leaders-during-Kelowna-visit https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623840/Indian-diplomat-meets-with-local-politicians-and-businesses-leaders-during-Kelowna-visit Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Cindy White Farmers, business leaders and local politicians met with the Indian Consul General to Vancouver in Kelowna this week. Shri Masakui Rungsung was in the Okanagan on Tuesday at an event hosted by AJ Gill, partner at MNP and director of Agriculture Risk Management Resources, supporting the firm's agr... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623801/Warrant-issued-for-alleged-Kelowna-Dairy-Queen-attacker-after-no-show-in-court https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623801/Warrant-issued-for-alleged-Kelowna-Dairy-Queen-attacker-after-no-show-in-court Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A warrant has been issued for man accused of assaulting a Dairy Queen employee in Rutland last month, after he failed to show up to court shortly after he was released on bail. Travis Cross, 42, was arrested on the morning of June 19 near the Rutland Dairy Queen on Highway 33, after an employee r... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623846/Scene-of-serious-motorcycle-crash-on-Glenmore-Road-cleared https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623846/Scene-of-serious-motorcycle-crash-on-Glenmore-Road-cleared Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:10:00 PDT Colin Dacre UPDATE: 8:10 p.m. The scene of a serious motorcycle crash at the north end of Glenmore Road has now been cleared. ORIGINAL: 5:34 p.m. Castanet News has received a report of a serious motorcycle crash at the north end of Glenmore Road. While emergency crews have not arrived at the scene... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623771/Kelowna-Gospel-Mission-seeks-new-leader-as-executive-director-steps-down-after-one-year https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623771/Kelowna-Gospel-Mission-seeks-new-leader-as-executive-director-steps-down-after-one-year Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Kelowna's Gospel Mission (KGM) is once again searching for a new executive director after Trevor Freeman announced he is moving on from the organization after serving in the role for about a year. KGM confirmed Freeman's departure and said an interim executive director has been appointed while th... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623385/Captain-Canuck-creator-heading-to-Okanagan-for-rare-signings https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623385/Captain-Canuck-creator-heading-to-Okanagan-for-rare-signings Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:56:00 PDT Rob Gibson The creator of Canada's most iconic comic book superhero is making his first-ever appearances in the Okanagan Valley this week. Richard Comely, the Winnipeg-raised artist who created and published Captain Canuck in 1975, will sign and sketch at Castle Comics in Penticton on July 10 from 3 to 5:30... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623853/YMCA-Southern-Interior-holding-online-fundraising-auction https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623853/YMCA-Southern-Interior-holding-online-fundraising-auction Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:55:00 PDT Castanet A long-running Kelowna charity golf tournament is looking to raise $200,000 for the YMCA of Southern Interior BC. The 16th annual Wilson M. Beck Charity Golf Tournament returns July 20, bringing together golfers, sponsors, volunteers and local businesses in support of YMCA programs and services. ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623822/Body-found-in-Kelowna-s-Mill-Creek https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623822/Body-found-in-Kelowna-s-Mill-Creek Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:31:00 PDT Colin Dacre A body was discovered Wednesday afternoon in Kelowna's Mill Creek. Emergency crews are at the scene of the grim discovery near the intersection of Enterprise Way and Commerce Avenue. The incident was initially called into emergency crews as a drowning at about 2:30 p.m. but the actual circums... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623777/Man-accused-of-two-unprovoked-stranger-assaults-in-Kelowna-finally-denied-bail https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623777/Man-accused-of-two-unprovoked-stranger-assaults-in-Kelowna-finally-denied-bail Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:48:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen A man who was released on bail last month despite being accused of two unprovoked assaults in Kelowna's City Park will remain behind bars for the time being, after he failed to abide by his recently imposed court-ordered curfew. Bradley Denison, 39, is accused of attacking two older men in the do... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623792/Stanley-Cup-champion-Duncan-Keith-to-meet-fans-at-free-Kelowna-signing-event https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/623792/Stanley-Cup-champion-Duncan-Keith-to-meet-fans-at-free-Kelowna-signing-event Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:01:00 PDT Madison Reeve Hockey fans in the Okanagan will have the chance to meet one of the NHL's most decorated defencemen this weekend as three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Duncan Keith visits Kelowna for a free public autograph signing and photo event. Hosted by Kot Auto Group, the event will be...