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Kelowna warns of shutoffs as hundreds exceed water allotment on McCulloch system

The City of Kelowna says hundreds of customers on the McCulloch non-potable water system have already blown past their water usage for the year, and the difficult conversations the city had a few weeks ago will soon result in some taps being cut off. "We are at the stage where we're going to...

Shirtless man in hard hat seen revelling in flames on Kelowna's Knox Mountain

UPDATE 3 p.m. Kelowna RCMP say they have arrested a suspect in connection to the fire on Knox Mountain. Police say witnesses identified the suspect to responding officers, who chased him down and arrested him after a brief foot chase. "We would like to thank members of the public who p...

New plaza at the corner of Ellis Street and Harvey Avenue now open

Construction work is now complete and the fences have come down at the former Anchor Park at Ellis Street and Harvey Avenue. Work on what is now Plaza Landing began back in May. The city says the new name better reflects its location and as a "gateway to the city's Cultural district."...

Kelowna entrepreneur rises in ranks of BC Conservative executive board

A Kelowna entrepreneur has taken on a more high profile role within the BC Conservative Party, as the shakeup under new leader Kerry Anne Findley continues. Pavneet Singh is the new vice president of the B.C. Conservative Party, replacing Sharon White who left alongside party president president ...

War Up Close exhibition returns to Kelowna ahead of Ukraine Independence Day

A virtual reality exhibition that puts you in the heart of the conflict in Ukraine is returning to Kelowna for a one day show. The War Up Close VR reality museum and children's art showcase will be hosted by the Rotary Centre for the Arts on Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The experience lets...

Youth sextortion cases on the rise in Kelowna and across Canada

Youth sextortion cases are on the rise in Kelowna and in other parts of the country, prompting Mounties to advise the public on how to protect themselves and that help is available. "If you or someone you know is experiencing sextortion, it is important to remember that you are not alone and...

Kelowna resident witnesses bear cubs dining on deer carcass along Lakeshore Road

A Kelowna resident captured a rare sight on video. The resident, who lives in the Lower Mission, recorded footage of a mama bear and three cubs on the beach in the 4000 block of Lakeshore Road earlier this week. The family of black bears was dining on a dead deer that had washed ashore. They t...

City of Kelowna moves in to remove hazards associated with encampments near Mill Creek

The City of Kelowna has mobilized to clean up debris left by an encampment along Mill Creek. Local community activist and city council candidate Christopher Bocskei shared video footage and photos taken on Tuesday, showing crews working to remove trash that has built up at the site, located near ...

Kelowna daycare workers say wages unpaid, families still awaiting refunds

Workers at a chain of daycares in the Central Okanagan say they have gone unpaid, while families impacted by the company's sudden closure of one of its locations are still waiting for refunds three months after the doors were locked. An employee of ProducKIDvity, who Castanet is not identifying t...

All candidate meet and greet scheduled ahead of Oct. 17 election

The Rutland Residents Association is giving voters a chance to meet all candidates looking for your vote on Oct. 17. Voters along with candidates running for mayor, council and the board of school trustees are being invited to attend the meet and greet on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m....