'Flood risks for dummies'
De Jong running for Tories
Pine beetles adapting
Public lands used for homes
RCMP make ArriveCan raid
What was missing in budget
Authorities left in the dark 
Speaker fights to keep job
Boeing in spotlight again
Devil is in the demographics
Tax proposal could hurt tech
Push for Parkland review 
Rockets live to fight on
Vees advance against rivals
Blazer moves up draft list
Simone Biles 'broke down'
Family Guy to keep going
Duff undergoes acupuncture
Top Stories for September 24, 2022
Kelowna RCMP warning public of multiple drug overdoses, with loss of five lives in the last nine hours
Three calls for drug overdoses, resulting in the loss of five lives in the last nine hours have Kelowna and West Kelowna RCMP warning the public to practice...
Community fundraising for Kelowna woman struck by tragedy
A Kelowna woman has lived a nightmare this year. Nadine Netelenbos, 28 has lived in the Okanagan for nine years and has worked as a full-time screener at...
Woman missing after Fiona sweeps homes into sea, wreaks havoc across East Coast
UPDATE: 1:05 p.m. Neighbours pulled a woman from the waters off southwestern Newfoundland early Saturday after a storm surge caused by post-tropical storm Fiona...
New season of Highway Thru Hell captures Coquihalla devastation
The premiere of Highway Thru Hell will feature the Coquihalla in ways it has never been seen before. “We went from normal life to a natural disaster state...
Drivers paying more to fill up after recent 15-cent hike
Motorists who haven't gassed up recently, might want to do so. As of noon Saturday, gasbuddy.com was reporting a few Vernon stations were still selling the...
'Policing has changed': Retiring RCMP officer reflects on 35 years on the force
After 35 and a half years on the job, Kelowna RCMP officer Cpl. Frank Roberts is calling it a career. Roberts says he loved his job but watched as policing...
Do you believe higher inflation is here to stay?
Preventing current high inflation levels from becoming embedded into the public's expectations is key if the country is to avoid falling into recession,...
Memorial motorcycle ride for mistaken-identity murder victim from Penticton keeps mom close to son
Dozens of motorcycles and a few cars took off from Penticton to Kelowna Saturday morning, for a ride in memory of a local man who was shot to death in 2019. ...
Odd-looking flying bug with a long abdomen was spotted in the North Okanagan
UPDATE 9:43 a.m. Today's mystery bug has been identified. Several readers said the bug in question is an ichneumon wasp, of which there are thousands of...
Palace reveals ledger stone at queen's final resting place
Buckingham Palace released a photo Saturday giving the first public glimpse of the new ledger stone installed at the final resting place of Queen Elizabeth II....
Sir Elton John surprised with National Humanities Medal by President Joe Biden
Sir Elton John became emotional after being presented with the National Humanities Medal at the White House on Friday. The 75-year-old singer received the award...
Residents all safe after home on Penticton's Forsyth Drive completely destroyed by overnight fire
UPDATE: 11:05 a.m. The Penticton Fire Department spent hours battling a house fire late on Friday night and into the morning. Rob Trupp, Assistant Chief with...
Vehicle fire off Beaver Lake Road spreads to surrounding brush Saturday morning
A vehicle fire in the woods off Beaver Lake Road spread to the surrounding brush Saturday morning. A four-person BC Wildfire Service initial attack crew...
Civic election: Rick Webber running for Kelowna city council
Castanet News has distributed a questionnaire to city council candidates in both Kelowna and West Kelowna to help voters get to know those putting their names...
Mopar man Rob Kersley celebrated for 50 years at Vernon Dodge - and he's never missed a day
Not many people can claim to have stayed at the same job for 50 years. For Rob Kersley, he bought a car and just stuck around. On Friday, management at Vernon...
'Breaks our hearts': beloved patio at award-winning Vancouver bar comes to a close
A beloved patio will be no more at a popular Vancouver watering hole. The Keefer Bar, which made the cut for North America's 50 Best Bars list, announced...
South Korea says North Korea test-fired missile toward sea
South Korea’s military says North Korea has fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile toward its eastern sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of...
Mountie injured after knife incident at Edmonton's airport
RCMP say one of their officers was injured after chasing down a person at Edmonton International Airport who was allegedly brandishing a knife. Police issued a...
Westcorp seeks permits for next phase of Lakeshore development
Edmonton-based Westcorp will be back before city council Monday seeking to advance their Lakeshore Road project. They are looking to obtain a development permit...
Salmon Arm Fire Department called to the Shuswap Lake General Hospital Friday
UPDATE 9:35 a.m. A fire at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital Friday evening was limited to a single room and only the second floor of the hospital had to be...
Civic election: Anthony Shephard running for Kelowna city council
Castanet News has distributed a questionnaire to city council candidates in both Kelowna and West Kelowna to help voters get to know those putting their names...
Paraglide pilots from around the world are in Vernon this weekend
Some of the top paraglide pilots in the world are in the North Okanagan this weekend. The Vernon P.G.A. Open paragliding event is being held in the King Eddie...
Battleship Mountain fire, B.C.'s largest wildfire this year, is now 'held'
The largest wildfire burning in B.C. this wildfire season has now been classified as "held." Two weeks ago, the Battleship Mountain wildfire burning...
Vernon residents are embracing e-scooters and e-bikes, logging more than 170,000 rides in 2022
Vernon residents were scooting all over the city this year. A report to Vernon city council Monday will outline how popular the bright-orange e-scooters and...
Federal government unlikely to declare victory on COVID as travel restrictions loosen
The thundering sound of hoofbeats charging toward the end of the track was met with a chorus of cheers from thousands of revellers in cowboy hats and jeans,...
Why this West Vancouver woman hasn’t eaten for 10 days
Susan Bibbings hasn’t had a bite of food in 10 days. At her home in West Vancouver, the hunger strike has slowed her speech, left her lightheaded, and 12...
Road to the BCFC championship will travel through the Apple Bowl
For the first time since 2018, the Okanagan Sun have secured top spot in the BC Football Conference, and for the first time since 2015, have a chance to secure...
Help find missing Kamloops woman
The Kamloops RCMP is seeking help from the community in locating a missing woman. Amber-Rose Deliva (35), was last heard from on September 15 and was reported...
Port of Vancouver exports rebound after grain shipments plummeted in first half of 2022
Grain shipments from port terminals in the Port of Vancouver plummeted in the first half of the year, leading to overall cargo shipments falling 11 per cent...
N.W.T. man among finalists in international astronomy photographer contest
A man from Yellowknife is gaining international recognition for a photo capturing a stunning display of dancing green aurora lights over the Cameron River. Fred...
Community Safety Office Anti-Tag Team documented 2,456 cases on unwanted graffiti in Vernon this year
It was a busy year for Vernon's anti-graffiti team. And a report to Vernon city council Monday will outline the amount of unwanted graffiti as well as a new...
Study recommends transferring North Westside area to RDNO
A lengthy governance review of the North Westside of Okanagan Lake has made just one recommendation. The region should be be transfered from the Regional...
Portland erase a late two-goal deficit then score in overtime in a come-from-behind 6-5 win over the Rockets
The Kelowna Rockets let a two-goal lead slip away late in the third period, then gave up the overtime winner, falling 6-5 to the Portland Winterhawks in their...
Oyama teams up with bicycle company to fight cancer
The community of Oyama is teaming up with Pedego to fight cancer this weekend. Pedego’s Tena McKenzie is leading Team Oyama to help raise money for CIBC...
When it comes to fitness goals, where does your ‘why’ come from?
Even when there's a catalyst for change prompting you to make a decision to carry out that change, and even when you're starting to see results, any and...
Thief jailed for pulling knife on workers while stealing booze
A Kamloops man who pulled a knife on employees at a downtown liquor store while stealing a bottle of rum has been ordered to spend four months in jail....
Photographer captures stunning time-lapses of northern lights over Whistler
If witnessing the northern lights dancing over Whistler is one bucket-list item you've yet to cross off, you're not alone. Thanks to a new video from...
'Search' stories help us find the way
Zen has a wonderful, 900-year-old pictorial story, which, in modern terminology, would be called "no bull." It’s actually called the Oxherding...
Canadian rock legends The Trews kick-Off Oliver Fall Festival next weekend
The Oliver Fall Festival event committee has announced that The Trews will launch the three-day weekend festivities with the new Kick-Off Party at District Wine...
Vernon historian has unearthed footage of summer on the ocean as well as a historic tragedy
It may officially be fall, but summer memories remain. And these summer memories from 64 years ago were captured on film. Vernon-based videographer and...
New pilot program to help clean streets along North Shore business corridors
A new pilot program aimed at keeping North Shore streets clean while providing vulnerable people with work experience will launch this month, after Kamloops...
Sustainable Environment Network Society, Climate Action Now asking Vernon candidates about the environment
Vernon political hopefuls will share their views on environmental issues at an all-candidate forum. The Sustainable Environment Network Society (SENS) and...
Fans amped as puck drops on Blazers' Memorial Cup season
The puck dropped Friday for the Kamloops Blazers' first game of the WHL season and fans say they're expecting a big year at Sandman Centre. Aria...
West Kelowna start 2-0 with 5-1 win in provincial capital Saturday
Justin Katz has to know his time will come...soon. The second year goaltender once again came within moments of his third career BC Hockey League shutout. As it...
Community Foundation North Okanagan has questioned Vernon candidates on several issues
As the Oct. 15 municipal election draws near, the Community Foundation North Okanagan has questioned Vernon candidates on several issues. Vernon candidates were...
Penticton Royal Canadian Legion hosting a Ukrainian night fundraiser
There will be perogies, lazy cabbage rolls, kolbassa, and all the fixings set up next Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Penticton for a special...
Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams, David Foster join Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame
Pop music legends Alanis Morissette, Bryan Adams and David Foster will be officially inducted tonight into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. The homegrown...
Civic election: Get to know Helena Konanz, running again for Penticton council
Castanet News has distributed a questionnaire to each candidate running for local council in the South Okanagan. All candidates have been given the same...
A look at how some historic Canadian hurricanes compare with Fiona
As people in Atlantic Canada prepared Friday for the imminent arrival of Fiona, some weather experts were studying past hurricanes and storms to gain insight on...
NASA delays moon rocket launch due to potential hurricane
NASA is skipping next week’s launch attempt of its new moon rocket because of a tropical storm that’s expected to become a major hurricane....
Civic Election: Get to know Richard Barkwill, incumbent Summerland councillor
Castanet News has distributed a questionnaire to each candidate running for local council in the South Okanagan. All candidates have been given the same...
City of Kamloops mayoral candidate profile: Ray Dhaliwal
Castanet Kamloops is going to help you get to know the candidates running for mayor. Every Saturday morning, we will be posting a Q&A for mayoral candidates...
Police say suspect escaped after North Shore burglary
Police say they found cigarettes, snacks and lottery tickets, following a North Shore burglary last weekend. On Sept. 16, just after 6 a.m., a mountie was...
TRU WolfPack wins in comeback fashion
The Thompson River WolfPack women's soccer team earned a come-from-behind victory over the Fraser Vallet Cascades on Saturday night, winning 2-1. Anika...
Penticton Barley Mill Brew Pub movie nights raises $2K for BGC Okanagan Club
Summer Movie Nights on the Barley Mill Patio in Penticton added more than just a fun activity for the community, they also raised $2000 for the Boys and Girls...
City of Vernon seeks provincial grant for flood mitigation work
The City of Vernon is expected to pursue provincial grant money to bolster its flood mitigation plan. The city recently completed a flood mapping, risk analysis...
Penticton Vees dominate over Trail 7-1 in the home opener
The Penticton Vees won their home opener on Friday against the Trail Smoke Eaters in front of nearly 3000 fans at the South Okanagan Events Centre, with a 7-1...
