Kelowna

Graduating above BC's average

The Central Okanagan school district has reached new, unprecedented heights in terms of graduation rates. It is anticipated 89 per cent of students will graduate from School District 23 this year, the highest rate ever in the district and a far cry...

Cops nab B & E suspect

A 32-year-old Kelowna man is in custody after he apparently broke into a home on Irma Road Thursday afternoon. At about 1 p.m., Kelowna RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress. A man was spotted inside the residence in the 600 block of Irma Road by a...

Boil Water notice downgraded

The South East Kelowna Irrigation District has downgraded the boil water notice to a water quality advisory. The boil water notice was issued back on April 23, and the new water quality advisory will take place immediately. This order does not include residents in the Hall Road area who...

Over $20 million for cancer research

  Photo: Contributed - bccancerfoundation.com John Jambor (1902-1991) From paper mill worker to store owner to real estate investor to philanthropist The BC Cancer Foundation announced the largest charitable bequest to a single beneficiary in B.C.’s...

Three teens take the 'bait'

Kelowna RCMP have three young men in custody after they were caught in a stolen bait vehicle Thursday morning. Shortly before 5 a.m. RCMP received notification of a bait vehicle activation in the Rutland area. Police attempted to stop the vehicle on Springfield Road near...

Update: Man in custody after robbery

Update:  A 40-year-old Kelowna man is in custody after allegedly robbing the TD Bank downtown Kelowna on Wednesday. According to Cst. Kris Clark,  RCMP arrived on scene while the suspect was still inside the bank, giving police time to set up nearby. "The man exited the...

McLoughlin seeks Conservative nod

Kelowna businessman Mike McLaughlin has announced he will seek the BC Conservative nomination in the provincial riding of Kelowna-Mission. Photo: Contributed The seat is currently held by Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Minister, Steve...

Rash of truck, quad thefts

Two trucks and a pair of quads have been stolen in two separate thefts over the past couple of days. The first occurred about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20 in the 1300 block of Orchard Drive in the Bankhead area. Thieves managed...

Need help? Hire a student and save

Students looking for summer jobs in Kelowna and Lake Country are in luck. Ron Cannan, MP for Kelowna-Lake Country, announced on Wednesday that students in the area will have an opportunity to gain work experience and earn money for the upcoming school year thanks to the federal Canada...

Motorcycle crash proves fatal

Photo: Contributed - Tom Kliner Emergency crews on the scene of the fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday night. A motorcyclist has been killed after a crash on Springfield Road Tuesday night just before 7. The driver, a 31 year-old Kelowna man, was...

Make a mark on Lakeshore Rd.

The City of Kelowna is looking for your input into potential improvements to the Lakeshore Road corridor. An online survey has been set up to collect  the data. The city is looking for input on how to best accommodate all modes of transportation and how this...

Safe landing after mechanical scare

A Dash 8 passenger aircraft with 55 people on board landed safely at Kelowna International Airport (YLW) after initially indicating it had a mechanical issue. Photo: Kelly Hayes - Castanet File Photo The aircraft advised the YLW tower shortly...

13 year-old girl found safe

Update:  Kelowna RCMP located Caliesta Selnes in Kelowna BC early this morning (May. 22).  Selnes is in good condition and was staying with friends.  Kelowna RCMP appreciates the many calls of assistance that were received during the course of this missing person...

Hundreds enjoy May Days Parade

Young and old alike were delighted, as the Rutland May Days Parade wound its way through Rutland on Saturday morning. May Days events continue through Sunday. 2012 Rutland May Days Parade Photo: Grant Scott Photo:...

RCMP honour service and dedication

Collectively, they represent 845 years of service to the RCMP. They have worked undercover, on patrol, as peacekeepers in foreign lands, commanders, life savers and as heroes, dedicating themselves to serve and protect the community. Photo: Grant Scott The RCMP...

Apple growers 'more dedicated'

Photo: Contributed - Daniel Hayduk Despite continually losses in the apple sector, Okanagan growers are thinking of expanding their acreage. Ipsos Reid recently released a survey that surprised several of the area's fruit growers.  Kirpal Boparai, the President...

Rutland home destroyed by fire

Video: Kelly Hayes - Castanet Update:  Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Doherty says the cause of the fire was accidental. "A worker on site was trying to get rid of some cardboard boxes, so he decided to light them on fire and they caught the hedge on fire which then spread to...

Kelowna City Council highlights

The following are highlights from the Kelowna City Council meeting held Monday afternoon, May 14, 2012. Photo: Contributed Rental Housing Grants - Council approved an increase in maximum per-unit rental grants to $5,000 from $2,500 for residential buildings...

Knox Mountain trail closure

  Photo: Grant Scott - File Photo The Apex Trail between the upper Apex Lookout and the lower Crown Lookout on Knox Mountain will be closed periodically between Tuesday May 22 and Tuesday May 29.  Crews will be conducting tree removals and trail...

Cruddy Cedar Ave water to be tested

The water at Cedar Avenue is not fit for swimming. Just how bad is it? Photo: Kelly Hayes - Castanet File Photo While the water quality has not been tested there in years, 'No Swimming' signs have been posted there for...