https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--1-.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:32 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/633809/Defence-argues-against-life-sentence-for-man-convicted-in-Naramata-killing https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633809/Defence-argues-against-life-sentence-for-man-convicted-in-Naramata-killing Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Nicholas Johansen Defence counsel for one of the men convicted of killing a woman in Naramata in 2021 argued Thursday against the life sentence that the Crown is seeking. Ekene Anigbo is back in Kelowna court this week for sentencing, after Justice Alison Beames convicted him of manslaughter this past August. J... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633767/Kelowna-man-sentenced-to-time-served-for-setting-cars-on-fire https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633767/Kelowna-man-sentenced-to-time-served-for-setting-cars-on-fire Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Kathy Michaels A Kelowna man who set fire to several vehicles at two car dealerships last fall has been sentenced to five months in jail, but walked out of court having already served his time. Tyson Wheeler, 30, pleaded guilty this week to two counts of mischief stemming from the fires, which caused an estimat... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633760/Kelowna-Corn-Maze-celebrates-22-years-of-Halloween-thrills https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633760/Kelowna-Corn-Maze-celebrates-22-years-of-Halloween-thrills Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve The Kelowna Corn Maze is back for its 22nd year, bringing a mix of family-friendly fun and Halloween scares to Glenmore. The attraction, located at 539 Valley Road, opens for the season October 9 and will run through November 1. Farmer Dave Bulach, who runs the annual event, says this year's m... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633752/Deer-spotted-with-netting-tangled-in-antlers-in-Kelowna-s-Lower-Mission https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633752/Deer-spotted-with-netting-tangled-in-antlers-in-Kelowna-s-Lower-Mission Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson A Lower Mission resident says a deer wandering the neighbourhood appears to have a badminton net tangled in its antlers and could use some help. Michael Hawley said he photographed the deer on Lakeshore Road, between Sarsons Road and Hobson Road, around 6 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 7. He said the anim... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633658/Former-Kelowna-Hadgraft-Wilson-Place-tenant-once-homeless-welcomes-settlement https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633658/Former-Kelowna-Hadgraft-Wilson-Place-tenant-once-homeless-welcomes-settlement Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson A woman who spent time on the streets after being forced out of Hadgraft Wilson Place in downtown Kelowna says she is grateful and hopeful now that a settlement has been reached over the damaged building. Natasha Chance says she is now living in supportive housing in Vernon. She reached out to Ca... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633462/Giller-nominated-Kelowna-author-s-novel-sheds-light-on-unhoused-community https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633462/Giller-nominated-Kelowna-author-s-novel-sheds-light-on-unhoused-community Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 PDT Rob Gibson As homelessness remains a key issue in Kelowna's municipal election, a local author's award-nominated novel is offering a closer look at life on the city's streets. Joanna Cockerline's novel Still was longlisted for the 2025 Giller Prize, the largest literary prize in Canada. It was also shortlis... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633772/Nine-new-pickleball-courts-open-at-Glenmore-Recreation-Park https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633772/Nine-new-pickleball-courts-open-at-Glenmore-Recreation-Park Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:00:00 PDT Madison Reeve Residents can now use nine new outdoor pickleball courts at Glenmore Recreation Park, with the courts opening today at 4 p.m. "Our contractor worked diligently to complete the courts and surrounding work as quickly as possible so residents can enjoy them this season,” says Melanie Step... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633798/Aggressive-Kelowna-panhandler-guilty-in-2025-attack-on-elderly-couple https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633798/Aggressive-Kelowna-panhandler-guilty-in-2025-attack-on-elderly-couple Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:48:00 PDT Kathy Michaels A Kelowna panhandler who attacked an elderly couple at a busy intersection last year has been sentenced to 255 days in jail, a sentence he has already served. Mayland Lavigne, 46, appeared in court earlier this week and pleaded guilty to assaulting Rolf Kaplun on June 6, 2025, along with two late... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633762/Spirit-of-Hope-returns-to-support-Parkinson-s-care https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633762/Spirit-of-Hope-returns-to-support-Parkinson-s-care Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:37:00 PDT Madison Reeve An annual Okanagan fundraising event focused on community impact is returning October 15, raising money and awareness for Parkinson's research and care at Kelowna General Hospital. Spirit of Hope brings together guests, sponsors and supporters to help advance Parkinson's care and research closer ... https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633780/New-soil-bylaw-adopted-for-Central-Okanagan-rural-areas https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/633780/New-soil-bylaw-adopted-for-Central-Okanagan-rural-areas Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:35:00 PDT Madison Reeve The Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) has adopted a new bylaw regulating the removal and placement of soil on rural properties in Electoral Areas East and West. The new Soil Removal and Deposit Bylaw is designed to help protect public safety and the environment while giving landowners ...