Stanley Cup Playoff etiquette
A sea can is not a shed
Sentencing finally set
Senators reject field trip
'City within a city'
Searching landfill for woman
Israeli strike played down
Full Trump jury seated
World's largest election 
Lululemon cuts 100 jobs
Bitcoin's 'halving' arrives
Lawsuit over missing nuts
Warriors ready for Round 2
Kalamalka Bowl cancelled
Rockets live to fight on
Pulp Fiction turns 30
Chris Pratt injured in movie
My name is not Elaine
Kelowna and West Kelowna News‹ Nov 19 to 25, 2017 ›
Take your phone outside
Tell the kids to grab their phone and get some fresh air. While that may seem like a contradiction, a UBC researcher said children are able to engage in nature...
Road work wrapping up
Road construction in downtown Kelowna is expected to wrap up this week, after months of closures. Ethel Street, between Harvey Avenue and Sutherland Avenue, and...
Get set for higher taxes
As the old saying goes, the only sure things in life are death and taxes. Or, in this case, tax increases. As city hall puts finishing touches on Kelowna's...
T-boned downtown
Police cars, ambulances and fire trucks responding to a three-vehicle crash seemed out of place in Kelowna's sleepy downtown Saturday morning. The crash,...
Tree of Hope lights up
It's a sign that Christmas is around the corner – the 20th annual Tree of Hope was illuminated in Kelowna Friday night. The towering light display is...
Castanet Kid Report
This week's Castanet Kid Report with pint-sized correspondent Ariella Amato.
Toddlers, dog unscathed
UPDATE: 1:05 p.m. The driver of a Toyota Tacoma who was hit head-on by a Jeep on Highway 33 Thursday had his two toddlers in the back seat and his dog leashed...
Tourist centre work begins
Kelowna's newest – and most controversial – waterfront project is now underway. Construction began this week on the new $2.8-million Kelowna...
Conditions impacted crash
RCMP say road conditions may have been the cause of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 33 Thursday evening. The crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on the...
Showing off $5M violin
The sounds of a 300-year-old, $5.5 million violin rang out across Kelowna's Blackbox Theatre Thursday. The 1717 Windsor-Weinstein Stradivari violin is...
Wanted man in custody
Kelowna RCMP has arrested a wanted man who was found in a stolen vehicle early Friday morning. RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious person possibly...
Jaws of Life free victims
Emergency crews needed the Jaws of Life to help free motorists from inside a pickup following a two-vehicle crash Friday morning in Rutland. The crash occurred...
Wettest opening day ever
It was a soggy opening day at Big White, Thursday. Last year, the ski resort saw its largest mid-week opening ever. This year, it was the wettest. Rain fell...
9th highest murder rate
While Kelowna had the ninth highest murder rate in the country in 2016, the region is on track for a reduction this year. Last year, five people were killed in...
'Their report cards are a lie'
After spending tens of thousands of dollars in tuition at a Kelowna private school, David Brough found his Grade 2 son was reading and writing at or below a...
Live like a millionaire
You could live like a millionaire in West Kelowna – and support the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. The prize home in this year's charity...
Motorcycle, bicycle collide
Two people were treated by paramedics Thursday night when a motorcycle collided with a cyclist in downtown Kelowna. The collision occurred just after 6:30 p.m....
Closet cleanout for a cause
Clean out your closet and support a good cause. On Sunday, the Kelowna Closet Cleanout returns to the Laurel Packinghouse. Gently used women's shoes,...
Safe digging - it's a gas
Avoiding gas line hits was the focus of a FortisBC workshop on Thursday. Line breaks are not only costly, they're dangerous. A line break in Kelowna earlier...
Uber: 'Let us in'
A senior manager with Uber Canada was in Kelowna Thursday, calling on B.C.’s government to finally let ride-sharing services into the province. At a...
A Purrfect home
There are a number of homeless cats roaming the Okanagan with nowhere to go, but thankfully there is a group designated to helping vulnerable cats and kittens....
Aerospace sector soaring
A new report on the Central Okanagan's aerospace industry is looking to take the sector even higher. The Economic Development Commission report finds the...
Cougar sighting at school
Peter Greer Elementary school remains on high alert after a group of kindergarten students reported seeing a cougar just off the school grounds, Wednesday...
Outdoor rink opens Dec. 1
It's time to dust off your skates – the outdoor rink at Kelowna's Stuart Park will open soon. Arenas and stadiums supervisor Steve Fagan says the...
Police look for GoPro owner
Kelowna RCMP are hoping to reconnect a GoPro camera with its rightful owner, after it was recovered from the scene of a break and enter in September. The camera...
Winning ticket in Kelowna!
One lucky person woke up a millionaire this morning. According to the BC Lotteries website, a single winning ticket was sold in Kelowna on Wednesday's Lotto...
Messy commute reported
It was a messy drive in the Central Okanagan this morning. RCMP are reporting numerous accidents in the region. A pickup going South on Old Okanagan Highway in...
Truck crashes into patio
An accident has been reported in downtown Kelowna this morning. Details are few, but unconfirmed reader photos show a crew cab Ford Pickup crashed into the...
Kids trapped on slide
More than half a dozen kids were briefly trapped at a Kelowna play centre when an exercise ball became lodged on a slide, preventing the children from exiting....
Lighting up for Christmas
With snow falling on the local mountains, Christmas can't be far behind. On Dec. 2, the Downtown Kelowna Association will kick off the holiday season with...
Testing transit driver safety
Kelowna will be part of what BC Transit calls 'a proof of concept' for a full driver door. The door is designed to protect drivers from potential...
Heirloom needs home
Kelowna RCMP are hoping to be able to reunite a brooch and locket with its rightful owner. The piece of jewellery was found several years ago, but was just...
Take off faster at YLW
Taking off at YLW just got faster. Kelowna International Airport took the wraps off an expanded outbound baggage hall on Wednesday. "It is really about the...
Mills lumber on with US
There will always be a market for Canadian lumber in the United States, but that doesn’t mean local producers aren’t taking at least a few of their...
Fire and death accidental
Police have determined the discovery of a body in a Rutland house fire Monday is not suspicious. Fire crews responded to the fire on the 1200 block of Gaggin...
Grandparent scam alert
Kelowna RCMP is warning residents to watch out for the so-called "Grandparent Scam". Police saved an elderly couple from falling victim to the scam...
Stanley Cup in Kelowna
The Stanley Cup will be in Kelowna tonight for a limited appearance at Player's Choice Sports Cards and Collectibles between 5 and 7 p.m. Co-owner Dean...
Big White opens Thursday
Ski season arrives at Big White tomorrow. As is its tradition, the resort will open for the American Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 23. First lifts roll at 8:45...
Armed robber on the loose
Kelowna RCMP are looking for a suspect in an armed robbery. They hope surveillance images of the suspect will lead to an arrest. Police were called to a...
No worries about wage
The Fair Wages Commission heard from a handful of minimum wage workers and advocates Tuesday. They are calling on the commission to boost minimum wage as needed...
Last chance to play a round
You don't have to put away your golf clubs just yet. While most golf courses in the Okanagan shut down for the season when the early November blizzard hit,...
2 developments set to go
A development initially turned down by Kelowna city council won approval Tuesday night. The 134-unit project on Mission Springs Drive was defeated by a 5-4 vote...
Medal for Terbasket
An Okanagan Aboriginal leader has been honoured with a medal for her community service. Pauline Terbasket of the Lower Similkamen Indian Band has been executive...
Wage boost 'needed now'
The provincial Fair Wages Commission met in Kelowna Tuesday to gather feedback on the NDP's commitment to raise B.C.'s minimum wage to $15 an hour....
Furry, four-legged teachers
Furry, four-legged teacher aids have moved into the classroom to help kids develop skills needed at school. UBC Okanagan’s BARK program (Building Academic...
KF can't hire fast enough
Kelowna's KF Aerospace is having to turn away jobs because it can’t find enough workers. KF is hiring from every corner of the country and across the...
Fun night, good cause
There is nothing better then getting in the holiday spirit for a good cause. On Nov. 25, The Innkeeper’s Gala, hosted by the Hotel Eldorado, will...
Kids face fear of flying
Kelowna children with autism got a look inside the airport to ease anxiety about flying. The Canucks Autism Network and YLW hosted the accessibility tour for...
Legality, morality clash
The City of Kelowna believes it has the law on its side. Local pot dispensaries claim they are defending morality and people's right to choose. A Kelowna...
Body found in house fire
UPDATE: 12:40 p.m. Neighbours living beside the Rutland home where a body was discovered after a fire broke out say there was suspicious activity from the four...
Alleged pimp in court
The police investigation of an alleged Kelowna pimp spanned almost a full year. Now, a year after charges were first laid, he's back in court. Simon Walter...
Car wash cleaned out
Thieves made off with cash from a coin machine at Skogies Car Wash in Kelowna last week. The break-in happened in the early hours of Nov. 13. Owners of the car...
Cook to oppose Stewart
Barring a last-minute change of heart, Shelley Cook is set to once again carry the NDP banner in Kelowna West. Cook, who was soundly defeated by then-premier...
Shoe boxes full of love
A semi will pick up thousands of shoe boxes in Kelowna, Wednesday – filled with gifts for poor children around the world. Mike Penninga, senior pastor at...
Kelowna's housing crisis
Kelowna has a housing crisis, and it doesn't only affect the homeless or disenfranchised. If current trends continue, it will get much, much worse over the...
Fikowski wants first place
The second fittest man in the world is Kelowna's Brent Fikowski. Fikowski placed second in the 2017 CrossFit Reebok games. The 2017 CrossFit Invitational...
Council study 'the pits'
Kelowna council wants to study just what a development will look like at the former Pier Mac gravel pit across from the airport. The request for the study came...
Teen girl, dog missing
An 18-year-old Kelowna teen and a Shih Tzu dog have been missing since Nov. 14. Sabrina McConnell was last seen that morning, leaving a house in Rutland and...
For or against $15 an hour
Kelowna residents are being asked how a minimum wage increase would impact them. The Fair Wage Commission is coming to Kelowna Tuesday, and seven other...
Crash near YLW
Traffic heading into Kelowna is being slowed by a crash on Highway 97 near the airport. The crash occurred sometime after 5 p.m. on Highway 97 near the entrance...
Sudden death at home
A 72-year-old man died suddenly in his West Kelowna home on Monday. RCMP responded to the scene on the 3200 block of Shannon Lake Road about 12:30 p.m....
Winter holding off
Good news for the Okanagan this week, winter may be holding off a little longer. "We shouldn't see a significant amount of snow over the next couple of...
Armed robbery at Super 8
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at Super 8 Motel in Kelowna on Friday. RCMP responded to the 2500...
Creeped out by break-in
UPDATE: 2:45 p.m. RCMP have received multiple tips on suspects from the public after a number of break-ins in the Shannon Lake area. Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey...
Monster trucks to roar
The monster trucks are coming! The Traxxas Monster Truck Tour will rev up Kelowna's Prospera Place Jan. 13 and 14. The 10,000-pound, car-crushing giants...
Road closure for roundabout
Construction of a roundabout will close the intersection of Old Vernon, Rutland and Acland roads for four days. The closure begins at 7 p.m. today and continues...
Olympic party at Big White
Big White Ski Resort will be the official location of the 2018 Canadian Olympic team send-off. The public event will give fans a chance to wish Canadian...
To lose a child is too hard
His daughter was killed during a multi-vehicle collision on the Coquihalla Highway just south of Merritt almost eight months ago. This weekend, Hideki Mimura...
Report of fire in bedroom
Firefighters responded to reports of a residential fire in Lake Country on Sunday. Crews were called to 10022 Okanagan Centre Road at about 6:30 p.m. for a fire...
Castanet's week in review
Castanet's Week in Review with Nich Johansen.
MVI's impact everyone
It may not be as big as some memorial services, but organizers of World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims are hoping to change that. Police officers,...
PM sent pics of OD victims
Helen Jennens lost both of her sons to overdoses in the past six years. The Kelowna woman has now joined hundreds of parents across the country in sending the...
