Kelowna News
SD23 support staff ratify new three-year collective agreement
Support staff with Central Okanagan Public Schools have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. Members of CUPE Local 3523 have voted in favour of the...
Prices tumble as interest rates, winter slowdown cool off housing market
January is normally a slow real estate month, and this year was no exception. The slowdown, combined with rising interest rates, resulted in benchmark prices...
Invasive goldfish taking over sensitive Kelowna ecosystem
Kelowna’s Munson Pond, a unique and endangered ecosystem, is now at risk after being infested with goldfish. Goldfish were first reported in Munson Pond...
Road linking Rutland and YLW to be named for former MP Al Horning
A future road connecting Rutland with Kelowna International Airport will be named for former MLA, MP and city councillor Al Horning. The road, part of the...
Second annual BC Cannabis Summit coming back to Kelowna in April
The inaugural BC Cannabis Summit was a smashing success, so another one will be held in Kelowna this spring. BC Craft Farmers Co-Op and Retail Cannabis Council...
Bruce Cockburn plays before sold-out Kelowna Community Theatre
Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn played a sold-out show Sunday evening at the Kelowna Community Theatre. The music legend is currently on the tour of...
Kelowna dog found chained in freezing basement gives birth to 7 puppies
When the BC SPCA rescued Noelle, a pregnant Australian shepherd, she was chained to a wall in a freezing cold basement with no heating or insulation. She was...
Kelowna man convicted of sex assault after non-consensual removal of condom
A Kelowna man will be able to avoid a criminal record after pleading guilty to sex assault in relation to an incident where he secretly removed a condom during...
Authentech Homes leads way with five CHBA-CO Okanagan Housing Awards
Authentech Homes was the big winner on Saturday night during the 30th annual Okanagan Housing Awards of Excellence. The company behind the Wilden Living...
Environment Canada forecasts mild week across the Okanagan
The Thompson Okanagan is in for a mild week ahead, according to Environment Canada. "We are running about five to six degrees above seasonal," said...
Family says fireworks scared their emu, leading to his death
A family says a neighbour’s security camera footage has helped solve the mystery of why and how their pet emu escaped. Tristyn Hay says blue, a...
Teamwork leads to rescue of cat trapped in storm drain for three days by UBCO
A cat that was trapped for three days inside a storm drain at UBC Okanagan was rescued Saturday thanks to several members of the public, Kelowna Fire Department...
Okanagan wine program pursues diversity
Black, Indigenous and people of colour who are interested in getting into the wine industry can get a leg up through an upcoming free education program. Vinica...
Castanet's Week in Review with Brayden Ursel
Castanet's Week in Review for the week of January 29, 2023.
Sweethearts ringette tournament back in action
The Sweethearts Ringette Tournament is back in Kelowna after a two-year hiatus, with 72 teams and over 1,000 players ready to play some ringette. “I...
Kelowna Beer Institute holding fundraiser for HOPE Outreach
Now's the chance to have a beer and help less fortunate people at the same time. Kelowna Beer Institute is hosting a Craft Beer Bingo event on Tuesday where...
Proposal for townhouse development on Holland Road
A series of townhouses could be developed along Holland Road off KLO Road if an application before Kelowna's planning department is approved. The...
Two-vehicle collision at intersection of Harvey Avenue and Ethel Street
A two-vehicle crash appears to be slowing traffic along Harvey Avenue. The collision happened about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Harvey and...
Families rallied in support of Starbright Saturday after funding extended
UPDATE: 2 p.m. Horns were honking and there was an atmosphere of celebration outside Kelowna's Starbright Children's Development Centre Saturday...
Ukrainians, international students take over Kelowna Curling Club
International Gateway Kelowna partnered with the Kelowna Curling Club this week to offer Ukrainian refugees and other international students a chance to learn...