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Kelowna News‹ Dec 17 to 23, 2017 ›
Bust made in Rutland home
Police in Kelowna reportedly removed five computers from a home in Rutland as well as other bagged items on Saturday. A witness said officers had been at the...
Local biz paying it forward
Andre Brosseau President of Innov8 Digital Solutions has come up with a unique way to give back this holiday season. "Instead of giving gifts to the...
'Vendetta' led to lake fine
UPDATE: 11:15 a.m. A Kelowna man who has been fined $21,600 by Washington's Department of Ecology says those issuing the fine have a "personal...
Vigil for Clara Forman
A candlelight vigil will be held in Kelowna to remember a beloved mother and her two children who were found dead in their Kelowna home. The Latin American...
9. Murders shock city
Castanet is counting down the top stories of 2017. We'll count down the top 10 to Dec. 31 and feature our newsmaker of the year on Jan. 1. Six people have...
Bus involved in crash
A bus was involved in a crash in Rutland Friday night. The three-vehicle crash occurred at about 6 p.m. at Highway 33 and Rutland Road, closing down the...
More clinics for outbreak
Interior Health has released its latest vaccination numbers for the meningococcal meningitis outbreak. As of Dec. 20, 7,549 individuals have received the shot,...
Old pub torn down
No more pints will flow from a well-known Kelowna landmark after it was torn down Friday to make room for a parking lot. The building, most recently known as...
Car crashes through fence
An SUV has ended up through a fence after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 33 and Nickel Road in Kelowna Friday afternoon. The crash occurred before 2 p.m. and...
Castanet Kid Report
Castanet's Kid Report with junior correspondent Ariella Amato.
Christmas gift gets lost
A Castanet reader has reached out to the newsroom after finding what he believes is a lost Christmas present. Chris Seib posted some clues about the package on...
Fundraiser's a real drag
A Kelowna production company has united with the local drag community for a fundraising show in support of LGBTQ+ youth. The show, called We Care: A Christmas...
Skier fondly remembered
The family of the 69-year-old Kelowna skier who lost his life at Big White Wednesday is heartbroken over the loss. One family member who asked to remain...
YLW's busiest day
Heads up if you're flying out of YLW this holiday season. Today is the busiest travel day of the year at Kelowna International Airport. Airport manager Sam...
10. Gangland trial begins
Almost six years after a midday shooting outside a busy Kelowna hotel left a gang leader dead and several others injured, the high-profile trial of the three...
Miners vs Brewers - on ice
The Kelowna Rockets may be taking a well-deserved Christmas break, but quality hockey can still be found at Prospera Place. JDS Mining and BNA brewhouse staff...
Cops show they care
Police in Kelowna are showing they care. The Sharing Christmas Program makes Christmas merry for families in need of support this holiday season. It's a...
Get ready for parkade art
You'll notice some changes coming to the Library parkade over the coming days. Three of seven public art pieces will be installed at the parkade Thursday....
Jail guard strike called off
There will be no strike at Kelowna's jail, according to the employer and union representing 17 guards who work at the RCMP detachment. Commissionaires BC...
Faces murder charges
Jacob Daniel Forman made his first court appearance Thursday on three charges of second-degree murder in relation to the discovery of bodies at a home in...
Family mourns mom, kids
Family members have confirmed that Clara Forman, 33, and her two young daughters, Karina and Yesenia, were killed at their Rutland home. Relatives in California...
Skier dies after accident
UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. RCMP confirm that a skier died Wednesday after going off a 30-foot cliff at Big White. Ski patrollers recovered the 69-year-old Kelowna man...
Snowed in by snowplow
A woman was snowed in on Wednesday morning after a snowplow blocked her driveway with four feet of snow. Her husband came home on Tuesday night at about 11 p.m....
Pride and joy stolen
A man's pride and joy was stolen in the early morning on Wednesday in Kelowna. The Ford F150 truck was sitting in an apartment parking garage. "I was...
Fentanyl charges not yet laid
Kelowna police announced the completion “one of the most significant” fentanyl busts in Canada in October, but charges have yet to be laid against...
Charged in triple murder
UPDATE: 10:40 p.m. The bodies of the victims of the triple murder in Rutland were removed from the house on Bolotzky Court Wednesday night, amongst a flurry of...
Boil-water advisory issued
The South East Kelowna Irrigation District has issued a boil-water warning for all customers. The advisory is due to a malfunction in the disinfection system at...
Giving bank thief 'a break'
A Kelowna judge took “a chance” on a young bank robber Wednesday, releasing him from jail after he served 164 days of presentence custody. Tayler...
Three dead in Rutland
UPDATE: 4:25 p.m. RCMP serious crime unit, forensic identification specialists and the coroner are investigating the suspicious death of three people. Police...
Foundry on wheels funded
Christmas came early for the Kelowna and District branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. The association learned this morning they will receive a...
Last chance for bids
UPDATE: Dec. 19 10:48 a.m. It's your last chance to spread the wealth and save lives. Premier Jewellery and Loans' second annual fundraiser will be...
Kelowna snow art
Kelowna residents woke up to snow and slippery roads Wednesday morning. Castanet reader Robert Cartwright took this photo of snow-covered streets as snow fell...
Wet snow power problems
Good news the snowfall has ended but now that snow has turned to slush and is getting packed and icy. Take care when driving as local roads are snow covered and...
'Hope for humanity'
Students at Rutland Senior Secondary shared some holiday cheer with those less fortunate Tuesday night. Dozens of students gave out food, clothing and other...
Busiest season at airport
Kelowna International Airport is braced for the busiest travel days of the year. Airport director Sam Samaddar has a few tips to help travellers take off as...
Crashes all over town
UPDATE 4:56 P.M. Power is out to 380 residents in McKinley Landing after a vehicle crashed into a power pole. Fortis has advised they had to shut down power to...
Xmas spirit at food bank
Smiling children walked through the Central Okanagan Food Bank on Tuesday as families were handed all the trimmings for a Christmas dinner. During the next...
Estimate home prices fast
Ever wonder how much your neighbour's house might be worth on the open market? How about your own? Now, according to Re/Max Western Canada, you can find out...
Gun charges added to drugs
A Kelowna man is now facing additional charges resulting from an arrest this past summer. 46-year-old George Don Zacharias of Kelowna has been charged with an...
Sally Ann falling short
The Salvation Army's annual Christmas kettle campaign is coming up short in the Central Okanagan. Executive director Pastor Darryl Burry says the campaign...
Cancellations at YLW
UPDATE: 11:05 A.M. Kelowna International Airport is experiencing a number of delayed and cancelled flights. There are currently five cancelled departing...
Jail guards ready to strike
Jail guards at the Kelowna RCMP detachment will be in legal strike position as of Friday morning. The guards, members of CUPE Local 338, re-issued 72-hour...
Snowmaggedon on way
A winter storm warning has been issued for the entire Okanagan, with Environment Canada warning of potentially hazardous winter conditions. The snowfall is...
A family-friendly New Year
Kelowna residents of all ages are invited to get a jump start on 2018. The sixth annual Valley First New York New Year's family celebration will again take...
Solving first-response calls
The head of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC, CUPE Local 873, says there's a simple solution to the number of medical first-response calls firefighters are...
Move cars to help plows
The City of Kelowna is asking homeowners to do their part in ensuring snow is removed from neighbourhood streets quickly and effectively. With heavy snow...
Countdown to Christmas
With only a week to go before Christmas, the pressure is on to be ready with the perfect gifts for loved ones. We hit the streets of Kelowna to find out...
More meningitis vaccines
Interior Health has added more evening drop-in locations and times for people wishing to receive a meningococcal immunization. The health authority says it has...
House arrest for $50K theft
A 51-year-old Kelowna woman will be under house arrest for 15 months for embezzling $50,000. Bonnie Andres pleaded guilty to one count of fraud and was...
Brace for snow and cold
Mother Nature is doing all she can to ensure the Okanagan gets a white Christmas. A big storm is expected across the valley, Tuesday. Environment Canada has...
Kali safe and sound
UPDATE: 7:30 a.m. Kelowna RCMP now say they have found 19-year old Kali Nicole Horner safe and sound. Cpl. Jesse O'Donaghey tells Castanet that the...
Weather warning
A big storm heading our way starting Tuesday could ensure we get a white Christmas after all. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for all...
Screen industry conflicted
When Kelowna animator Jeff Saamanen recently heard that a Louis C.K. series he was hired for had been shelved due to the comedian's admissions of sexual...
Two vehicle collision
UPDATE: 7:01 p.m. The two vehicle collision has been cleaned up and traffic is flowing smoothly through that area. The cause of the incident is unknown. ...
Stuck on tarmac
UPDATE: 2:10 p.m. Passengers were stuck inside an Air Canada plane for three hours after the de-icing machine broke. The aircraft departed from Kelowna...
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