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Brayden Ursel

Brayden Ursel

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Brayden Ursel is a graduate of British Columbia Institute of Technology's broadcast and online journalism program. Growing up in Kelowna, Brayden found a love for his hometown and is excited to be chasing stories on the topics that matter most in the Okanagan.

When Brayden isn't reporting for Castanet, he's most likely catching up on sports, whether it be following curling, checking in on the Kelowna Rockets or driving down to Vancouver to watch the Canucks.
Latest Articles from Brayden Ursel
Historic W.A.C. Bennett house up for sale in downtown Kelowna

Historic W.A.C. Bennett house up for sale in downtown Kelowna

Dec 8, 2023 / 4:00 am

A piece of Kelowna history is up for sale as the Bennett family has listed the century-old W.A.C. Bennett House, located at 1988 Bowes Street downtown. Peter...

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra tight-lipped over reasons for decision to remove music director after 16 years

Okanagan Symphony Orchestra tight-lipped over reasons for decision to remove music director after 16 years

Dec 7, 2023 / 2:46 pm

UPDATE 2:45 p.m. The Okanagan Symphony Society is remaining tight-lipped about why the board decided to end Thomson’s contract early. “We will not...

Kelowna receives $25 million to create 273 new childcare spaces

Kelowna receives $25 million to create 273 new childcare spaces

Dec 6, 2023 / 4:40 pm

The City of Kelowna has received $25 million in provincial and federal grants to create 273 new childcare spaces. The funding will also help recreational parks...

'Fill the bucket' fundraiser with Justin Pasutto takes place Thursday

'Fill the bucket' fundraiser with Justin Pasutto takes place Thursday

Dec 6, 2023 / 3:32 pm

Local social media influencers Justin Pasutto and Jillian Harris are back with their big orange tractor on Thursday, ready to fill the bucket with gifts and...

Kelowna's Tree of Memories: A place to honour your lost loved ones

Kelowna's Tree of Memories: A place to honour your lost loved ones

Dec 5, 2023 / 7:00 pm

Residents of Kelowna can honour their loved ones at the Tree of Memories this holiday season. Beginning Tuesday at the Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery, people...

Castanet's Event Calendar with Brayden Ursel

Castanet's Event Calendar with Brayden Ursel

Dec 3, 2023 / 12:00 pm

Castanet's Event Calendar for the week of December 3 includes a variety of different events throughout the Okanagan. Here's a list of this week's...

Hwy 97 police road check caused overnight delays just north of Penticton

Hwy 97 police road check caused overnight delays just north of Penticton

Dec 3, 2023 / 6:00 am

UPDATE: 6 a.m. According to several Castanet readers, the long lineup of traffic on Highway 97 between Summerland and Penticton Saturday night was due to a...

Parade with a Purpose hits $100,000 goal for the Bridge Youth and Recovery

Parade with a Purpose hits $100,000 goal for the Bridge Youth and Recovery

Dec 3, 2023 / 4:00 am

The fourth annual Parade with a Purpose was in Kelowna on Saturday evening with 25 light-up floats cruising the streets of Kettle Valley, spreading holiday...

Kelowna Art Gallery shows off new art installation

Kelowna Art Gallery shows off new art installation

Dec 2, 2023 / 8:39 pm

There's a new art installation at the Kelowna Art Gallery visible from the sidewalk outside. Simone King is the artist behind the new presentation called...

OSO finds new conductors for the 2023-24 season

OSO finds new conductors for the 2023-24 season

Dec 2, 2023 / 6:00 pm

The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra will have new conductors for the 2023-24 season to share the stage with their musicians. OSO will be bringing in Jeff Faragher,...

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