News Archive‹ May 21 to 27, 2017 ›

Ghost sighting at hotel

A famous ghost purported to haunt the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is the talk of the town after a social media user snapped a spooky picture of something –...

Dismissal application wraps

The three men accused of murdering Jonathan Bacon wrapped up their application to have their charges dropped Thursday, and the judge's decision is expected...

Missing teen found

UPDATE: 8 p.m. Montana Poel-Robarts was found on Saturday, according to the Kamloops RCMP. Original: Kamloops RCMP are looking for a missing youth, Montana...

One teen dead, one critical

A 16-year-old girl died Friday after taking a lethal drug she thought was MDMA, according to New Westminster police. Her friend is also in critical condition....

Bystanders called heroes

Police said Saturday they'll examine what appears to be the extremist ideology of an Oregon man accused of fatally stabbing two men who tried to intervene...

Scheer named CPC leader

Andrew Scheer, a longtime Saskatchewan MP and former Speaker of the House of Commons, has been narrowly elected the new leader of the federal Conservative...

Vernon flood protection

Residents and visitors to Vernon are being reminded to leave flood protection measures in place and bolster them in preparation for high water and possible...

Limiting boat use

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is asking residents and visitors to limit boat use, especially on Okanagan, Skaha and Osoyoos Lakes, that can...

Penticton flood work

UPDATE: 3:27 p.m. The Pentiction Yacht Club has closed the boat launch and the gas dock. Water levels have risen to the point where wave action and ground water...

Evac alerts for Westside Rd.

The Regional District of the Central Okanagan has issued an evacuation alert for five properties on the north end of Westside Road. The properties are: 9415...

Trump, Trudeau talk trade

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met one-on-one with Donald Trump Saturday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Sicily, where they talked all around an elephant in...

Jet fit for a king

A private jet once owned by Elvis Presley has been auctioned after sitting on a runway in New Mexico for 30 years. The plane sold for $430,000 on Saturday at an...

Driving some fun

A local auto dealership helped drive some money to an area school Saturday. The Watkin Motors Ford Drive 4 UR School Family Fun Day was held at Beairsto...

Lake is calm - for now

UPDATED 1:53 P.M. The BC River Forecast has indicated there is the potential for Okanagan Lake to increase to 343.15 m. Environment Canada reported Okanagan...

Greg Allman dead at 69

Music legend Gregg Allman, whose bluesy vocals and soulful touch on the Hammond B-3 organ helped propel the Allman Brothers Band to superstardom and spawn...

In dire need of help

Melissa Frost is in desperate need of sand and some extra help. Frost is staying with her 86-year-old grandfather and her boyfriend Mike Holloway at her...

Pull for your community

The annual United Way Bus Pull is back. Ten teams of eight community champions competed for bragging rights and the coveted Community Cup by pulling a B.C....

Now that's a mega sale

It was the hottest ticket of the day. On Saturday, the Allan Brooks Nature Centre kicked off its annual Spring Mega Garage and Plant Sale. Hundreds of people...

Trump trip a 'home run'

President Donald Trump on Saturday said his maiden trip abroad was a "home run" and he vowed to overcome the threat of terrorism, concluding a...

Easy veggies

Here are a few vegetables you can easily grow in a small space, just from scraps.

Only ladies allowed

Take a seat, "Thor." Scattered plans among Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas to host women-only screenings of the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie have...

Prince William leads tribute

Prince William laid a wreath on the Wembley Stadium pitch before a minute's silence to honour the victims of the Manchester bomb ahead of the FA Cup final...

Great story, wrong hero

Audiences are getting tired of My Struggle and Your Lesson talks (This article appeared in Toastmaster magazine) By Jack Vincent So you’re preparing for...

Cops looking for Good Sam

Kelowna RCMP are hoping a Good Samaritan can help them further an assault investigation. Police are urging a man to come forward who may possess valuable...

Suspect in double killing

UPDATED 11:58 A.M. A man who police say fatally stabbed two people who tried to stop him from yelling anti-Islamic slurs on a Portland light-rail train spent...

Surprise landing

Hendrik Tol had a bit of surprise Saturday morning when a hot air balloon landed near his home. Tol said the colourful air behemoth landed in an empty field in...

B.C. has a new millionaire

There is a new millionaire in B.C. A single ticket purchased in Prince George matched all seven numbers from across Canada to win the $1 million Maxmillions...

Decision day for Tories

The final votes will be cast today for a new leader of the federal Conservative party. Some 259,000 people are eligible to vote, deciding between 13 candidates...

UK lowers terror threat

Britain reduced its terrorism threat level a notch, from "critical" to "severe," as authorities said major progress has been made in...

Hair-raising robbery

Someone has made off with a duffel bag full of wigs and hair extensions. At 3:29 a.m. Saturday, someone used rocks to smash the front door of the D'Vontay...

IT failure grounds planes

British Airways has cancelled all flights from London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports as a global IT failure causes severe disruption for travellers. The...

No unity on climate change

Seven wealthy democracies ended their summit Saturday in Italy without a unanimous agreement on climate change, as the Trump administration plans to take more...

Car bomb kills 18

At least 18 people, mostly civilians, were killed Saturday when a suicide car bomber targeted a convoy of provincial security forces in eastern Afghanistan, an...

IS killed Coptic Christians

The Islamic State group on Saturday claimed responsibility for the attack on a bus carrying Christians on their way to a remote desert monastery south of the...

Poll: refusing to help

A Canadian Red Cross official says he sympathizes with a Manitoba postal worker who refused to perform CPR on a woman he feared might have overdosed on...

Deadly street drug warning

An urgent warning about deadly drugs has been issued in New Westminster. New Westminster Police issued the public warning Friday night about a lethal strain of...

Missing sr found in forest

Vernon Search and Rescue helped locate a missing 80-year-old woman, Friday. The woman had been missing since morning in the Vernon Foothills area. She was found...

Greens close to deal

Green Leader Andrew Weaver says he's very close to making a deal with either the Liberals or the New Democrats on forming a new minority government in...

Unsolved crimes: West Kel

You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers...

Salad by any other name...

As things heat up, I am encouraged to see the garden grow, and know that soon we will have our own veggies from the garden. Salad is a staple at our house...

First-aiders can say no

A Canadian Red Cross official says he sympathizes with a Manitoba postal worker who refused to perform CPR on a woman he feared might have overdosed on...

Hair today, gone today

It's only hair right? It will grow back. And, it was all for a good cause. Several dozen students – and one crusty old reporter – lost their...

Dancing for Eli

While Eli Johannson fights cancer for the second time in his young life, the community is rallying around him and his family. Along with a Go Fund Me page to...

Elementary entrepreneurs

Grade 6 students at Anne McClymont Elementary got a chance to learn the basics of entrepreneurship. It's the third year students in Glennys Jurome's...

Castanet's week in review

Castanet's week in review with Nich Johansen.

Soupateria going strong

This is the first in a monthly series featuring the charities and nonprofits recognized by Penticton’s 100 Women Who Care. Four times a year, the group...

Turn on taps to lower lake?

As Okanagan Lake continues to rise, people are starting to talk about how to drain down the rising waters. The lake level has been climbing about three...

Accidental Linkin Park

During a soccer match they accidentally played Linkin Park instead of the Malta National Anthem much to the amusement of the players.

Parking in the city

Readers of a letter criticizing plans for the redevelopment of a parking lot beside Boyce-Gyro Park should be aware that it contained incorrect information....

Firefighters rescue kitten

Calgary firefighters made an unexpected rescue when they were battling a house fire in the city's southwest. On Friday afternoon, a passerby called 911 to...

Switch the dial

It is perhaps more than obvious that ‘you’ do not listen to CBC. Comments that refer to CBC like, “people love their information” and...

End to illegal dumping

As seen in the past while, you have been reporting on a growing issue of “illegal dumping” around the Okanagan. The attached picture was sent by a...

Good Samaritan to rescue

I was recently riding my bike down Ritcher Street, with my young son, when my chain came off. I struggled to put it back on when a good Samaritan came to my...

Playing a vital role

On behalf of Interior Health, I would like to respond to the letter to the editor that appeared May 23 regarding Martin Street Centre in Penticton. Martin...

Vernon has a lot of soles

A recent charity drive proved Vernon is full of 'Shoeper' heroes. The Village Green Centre started out with a modest goal of collecting 500 pairs of...

Highway 99 closed

Highway 99 is closed in both directions 15 km south of Lillooet because of a Police incident. No estimated time of opening available. An assessment in progress....

Cadets ready for review

The general public is invited out the watch the 259 Panther Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron celebrate their 75th Annual Ceremonial Review on Saturday. The...

Is this your ring?

Police are hoping they can re-unite the rightful owner with what appears to be his 50th wedding anniversary ring which had been dropped off to the RCMP...

Historic film found

A piece of Vernon history has been discovered. Earlier this year, Army Cadet League historian Francois Arseneault found a collection of 16 mm films stored away...

Exposes himself in store

A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly exposed himself inside a business Thursday afternoon in Rutland. On May 25, a 59-year-old suspect was taken...

TRU Williams Lake to host UN Working Group

Evening Update May 26

Castanet's Evening Update for Friday, May 26, with reporter Wayne Moore.

Huge garage sale at ABNC

It's not called the Spring Mega Garage and Plant Sale for nothing. The Allan Brooks Nature Centre fundraiser takes place Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to...

Irrigation canal restored

The Town of Oliver has cleared most of the debris from its irrigation canal, allowing water to start flowing again. The town was forced to shut down four water...

Quick work protects water

The integrity of a key source of drinking water in the Central Okanagan remains safe, despite damage to some important infrastructure this week. As a result of...

Skaha Beach looks pristine

With temperatures expected to flirt with 30 C this weekend, it is a perfect weekend for the beach. But as Okanagan Lake nears record levels, it could be a...

Lake Ave beach closed

Flooding has closed the Lake Avenue beach access and pedestrian bridge over Mill Creek in Kelowna. Pedestrians and cyclists are asked to use the paved pathway...

Sketch a career in animation with new Okanagan College diploma

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Sketch a career in animation with new Okanagan College diploma

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Close eye on water levels

City officials continue to monitor water levels on local creeks and lakes, and while one creek is down, another has gone up. BX Creek levels are lower than they...

Alberta credit downgraded

Alberta's credit rating has once again been knocked down over concerns of rising debt levels and unbalanced budgets. S&P Global Ratings says it has...

New injection sites OK'd

Health Canada has approved plans to create three new supervised consumption sites in British Columbia and one in Quebec to help combat the ongoing overdose...

Local senior goes missing

Vernon RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing Vernon resident. Melvina Maruska, 80,was last seen May 26, at 10 a.m., in the 7000...

Lake could rise 10-15 cm

Okanagan Lake could rise another 10 to 15 centimetres, the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre says. At a news conference Friday afternoon, officials...

Tanker, sedan collide

A sedan and tandem tanker truck collided in downtown Westbank Friday afternoon. The septic tanker slammed into the back of a sedan at Elliott Road and Highway...

Anxiety at the yacht club

Members of the Penticton Yacht Club are keeping a close eye on rising levels of Okanagan Lake. "I've never seen anything like this before," said...

Gala a big draw

The 8th annual JCI Hospital Gala held last month raised $26,800 for the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation. The money will be used to purchase life-saving...

Cougar warning in city

Police in Nelson are issuing a public warning after a cougar was spotted Thursday night in the city’s biggest and busiest park. The animal was spotted...

Erosion along Hwy 97

The near-record levels of Okanagan Lake appear to be taking a toll on the waterfront along Highway 97 near Summerland. Castanet reader Ken Smith submitted video...

Safety warning in Gellatly

Due to high water levels and wave action, the City of West Kelowna is advising users of the Gellatly Walkway to be extremely careful along the section of...

Shadow Ridge back in game

Shadow Ridge Golf Club is back in business. When Mill Creek spilled its banks early this month, the Kelowna golf course was under water. Now, thanks to receding...

New leadership in teaching and learning

Grande says she'll be back

Ariana Grande has vowed to return to Manchester, England, to give a concert to raise money for the victims of Monday's deadly bombing at her show there. In...

Walking to save lives

The 10th annual walk/run to end Huntington Disease takes place Saturday. The five-km run, and five and one-km walk starts at Kin Beach. Registration is at 9...

Deadly attack on Christians

Masked gunmen riding in three SUVs opened fire Friday on a packed bus taking Coptic Christians on a visit to a monastery south of Egypt's capital, killing...

Ghost town plundered

Someone is digging holes in the cemetery of a Similkameen ghost town, and a member of the local historical society believes it's the work of misguided...

New warships delayed

The multibillion-dollar effort to replace the navy's warship fleet has run into another delay. The federal government says it is giving ship designers more...

KISS cancels Manchester

KISS has cancelled its show at the arena where deadly terrorist attacks occurred at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, earlier this week. Live...

Stay safe, don't attract bears

Andrea Tait is on a mission to keep human-wildlife conflict to a minimum. Tait is back as regional WildSafeBC community co-ordinator, thanks to funding from the...

Gallagher donating to Man.

Liam Gallagher will donate the proceeds from his first solo show in Manchester, England to the victims of the city's bomb attack. The former Oasis frontman,...

Coast Guard dive team cut

B.C.'s Coast Guard dive team is being eliminated. Members disregarded a gag order on the information to tell CTV they worry that lives will be lost. The...

Tourism student set for Big Apple

City reinforces waterfront

Crews with the City of Penticton, Fire Department and B.C. Wildfire Service have worked tirelessly over the past few days to reinforce the Okanagan Lake...

$30M for KF Aerospace

A local aerospace company was recently awarded a $30-million contract to maintain several of Canada's Search and rescue aircraft. KF Aerospace,...

Rita Ora's sleepless nights

Rita Ora is still struggling to get a good night's sleep after a 2015 break-in at her home. An intruder made it into the London home she shares with her...

Fire restrictions in place

Despite the recent rains, open-burning restrictions are in place. Officials with the Kamloops Fire Centre said Category 2 and Category 3 open-burning...

Charlie Major @ Corral

The OK Corral is having a banner year with live music and tonight is no exception. Teaming up with Country 100.7, Costco raising funds for The Children's...

Katy Perry livestreams gig

Katy Perry allowed fans around the world to enjoy her intimate Thursday night London concert by streaming the performance online. The Grammy-winner shared a...

New washrooms downtown

Construction on much-needed public bathrooms in Penticton's downtown is now underway. A new structure is expected to be completed by the end of Friday,...

De-focus and see solution

Learning to de-focus as an entrepreneur Aside from being a good all round multi-tasker, many entrepreneurs learn to focus a little less on specific problems and...

Nortel to start paybacks

Nortel Canada's long-suffering creditors will finally begin to receive their share of more than US$4 billion to be distributed under a plan approved in...

'I wouldn't be here today'

Gordon Leverington has been donating blood since he was 17. Over the following 63 years, he has sat down to give 306 additional times. Leverington was just one...

UN group coming to TRU

Thompson Rivers University will host the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights this weekend. The UN group will visit TRU’s Williams...

Bedingfield lived on $6/day

Natasha Bedingfield and her family grappled with unsettling financial hardships before the singer rose to stardom, and lived on supermarket scraps. The...

Still time to get in on the fun

There is still some room available at the Vernon Golf Spectacular. The fundraiser is being held on June 10 at the Vernon Golf and Country Club with the proceeds...

Fire on Haynes Ranch

Oliver firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from an old barn early Friday morning. The call came in about 5 a.m., smoke coming from the Haynes...

One-man crime spree

A 31-year-old man is in custody following a one-man crime spree in Revelstoke. Kelly Andrew Maclean is facing multiple charges following a string of complaints...

Sad end for baby moose

A Newfoundland woman who bottle-fed a baby moose after it got lost in the woods without its mother is reeling after the local SPCA put the animal down. Brandi...

Won't get in the way of golf

A "senior moment" cost a golfer half their game at Kelowna Golf and Country Club this morning. A silver SUV could be seen about 7:45 a.m., dangling...

Pitt required stand-in

Brad Pitt's musical skills are so dire, his Tree of Life director Terrence Malick had to find a stand-in with similar hands to shoot an organ scene. The...

Hoverboard

This real, fully operational hoverboard looks incredible.

Feds run $21.8B deficit

A preliminary analysis of the federal books suggests the government ran a 2016-17 deficit of $21.8 billion to put the Liberals close to their projection for the...

Miley will beef up security

Miley Cyrus will increase security for herself and her fans in the wake of the bombing attack at her friend Ariana Grande's concert on Monday. On Monday, 22...

That's a lot of water

UPDATE: 8:50 a.m. Several sharp Castanet readers pointed out that the actual input of water into Okanagan Lake to cause a 2.5 centimetre rise must take into...

Fire sparked in van

A vehicle fire on Highway 97 slowed southbound commuters Friday morning. A man was driving his Dodge Caravan south on the highway, near Wood Lake, when an...

Mounties kill problem bear

The Summerland RCMP is reporting they were forced to put down a bear Thursday evening. Police received a report of a bear in a residential neighbourhood on...

Indecent act on rail trail

A woman was accosted by a man masturbating on the Okanagan Rail Trail Tuesday afternoon. At about 1 p.m., the woman was walking her dog on the trail near...

Lake finally levelling off?

While Okanagan Lake continued to rise overnight, the rising waters may have begun to taper off. Despite an increase of less than one centimetre overnight,...

Unsolved crimes: Kelowna

You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers...

Pushing for no-emission cars

The federal government is appointing an advisory group to develop a plan for getting more zero-emission vehicles on Canada's roads, as part of efforts to...

Dead whale stinks up town

A rotting, putrid whale remains lodged on a Newfoundland beach, as a picturesque seaside town tries to come up with a plan to get rid of it. The dead humpback...

Trade, climate G7 focus

Canada is planning to champion the benefits of free trade and action on climate change at the G7 Summit in Taormina, Sicily, even as U.S. President Donald Trump...

Job 1 for Tories: unity

The 13 candidates vying to lead the federal Conservatives make their final pitches to party faithful today — at which point, the marathon leadership race...

More jail for touchy medic

A former military medical technician convicted of conducting inappropriate breast exams on female recruits has been sentenced to nine months in prison. Chief...

IPO to fund pipeline

Kinder Morgan says it will proceed with the $7.4-billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long as it secures satisfactory financing for the project through...

Still searching after 38 years

RCMP have issued an appeal asking for the public's help in finding the remains of a 13-year-old boy who vanished in July 1978. David Wiebe was last seen by...

Saving quints' birthplace

Cecile and Annette Dionne have just two items on their wish list as they get set to celebrate their 83rd birthday Sunday. The surviving Dionne quintuplets would...

Deadly mudslide, floods

Floods and torrents of red mud unleashed by monsoon rains have killed at least 25 people in western and southern Sri Lanka, with another 42 people missing as...

Schools to out anti-vaxers

The German government wants kindergartens to inform authorities if parents fail to prove they have attended a doctors' consultation on child vaccinations....

Pens return to Stanley Cup

Chris Kunitz, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby took a moment to arrange themselves in the correct order before they picked up the Prince of Wales Trophy...

All things beer!

BNA turns 2 June 1. BNA will be releasing a special anniversary beer that day. The guests taps will be from Kelowna breweries Kettle River Brewing Co., Tree...

Trump scolds NATO leaders

Surrounded by stone-faced allies, President Donald Trump rebuked fellow NATO members Thursday for failing to meet the military alliance's financial...

Zuckerberg: have 'purpose'

Mark Zuckerberg returned Thursday to Harvard, where he launched Facebook and then dropped out, telling graduates it's up to them to bring purpose to the...

Jupiter's massive storms

Monstrous cyclones are churning over Jupiter's poles, until now a largely unexplored region that is more turbulent than scientists expected. NASA's Juno...

Cut down on committees

The City of Penticton spends a lot of time on committees and task forces compared to other B.C. municipalities. According to a staff report, Penticton City Hall...

Eli fights again

He's only six, but Eli Johannson of Coldstream is fighting an aggressive neuroblastoma cancer for the second time. The disease allows cancer cells to form...

44 years, never seen this

He's lived in his Okanagan Lake home for 44 years, and never seen anything this dramatic. Gabion dams set up on the beach next to Mill Creek separate Fred...

Radio: are you listening?

When it comes to radio listening habits in the Central Okanagan, people love their information, and their country music. The latest rating numbers for the...

Pedal to work next week

Bike riders are being invited to participate in several days of activities in Penticton next week. The Penticton & Area Cycling Association is hosting the...

Confidence at its finest

When you got it, you got it. I hope everyone can have the same confidence in themselves as my 6 year old sister 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/4khv9OoyFZ...

4/20 cost Vancouver $254K

This year's 4-20 marijuana day of protest in Vancouver cost the city more than $245,000. The city says estimates 40,000 people were at Sunset Beach Park and...

Canada's first car bike port

The first two "car" bike ports in Canada have officially been installed in Kamloops. The car bike port is an innovative bicycle parking solution that...

Repair cafe returns

What do you do with a bicycle when the chain has broken, with a book that has fallen apart, or that favourite sweater that needs mending? Don't toss it....

Baldy marathon coming

Organizers of the 2017 Baldy Marathon are eager to get word out about the event. On Oct. 1, Baldy Mountain will be hosting a scenic run through wine country in...

'I have nowhere to go'

David Bell was forced to evacuate his Brookside Avenue home when Mill Creek spilled its banks. Now, he's living in a tent in his backyard because he...

Raptors land in Vernon

The big birds are back. People have a chance to experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with some of nature’s most amazing predators at the Allan...

Highway halts for ducklings

Traffic isn't all it's quacked up to be. A mother duck and her brood of fuzzy ducklings brought a semi truck and other traffic to a standstill,...

Poll: coalition time?

The Greens will seek to avoid triggering another election in British Columbia after the final results left them in the historic position of holding the balance...

Grant for Memorial work

The City of Penticton is looking for a bit of help from the federal government and the Union of B.C. Municipalities for funding repairs or replacement of the...

Bracing for floods

People living around the shore of Kootenay Lake and in low-lying areas in the Slocan Valley should prepare for the possibility of floods as high temperatures...

Mile-high fun at Star

Fine wines and the Great Outdoors will come together this summer. The Okanagan Wine Festivals Society and SilverStar Mountain Resort host the Mile-High Wine...

Keeping the river clear

While some businesses may be taking a hit due to flooding in the South Okanagan, contractors for the provincial government have been busy over the past several...

Lake hits forecast high

As Okanagan Lake continues to rise, two new evacuation alerts have been issued on the Westside. The lake now sits around 343 metres above sea level, the...

Teneycke hearing continues

The dangerous offender hearing for one of the South Okanagan’s most prolific offenders got underway in Penticton this week. After pleading guilty to...

Cyclist hit at intersection

A male cyclist sustained some bruises and scrapes after being hit by a pickup at White Avenue and Martin Street in Penticton, Thursday afternoon. Emergency...

Evening Update May 25

Castanet's Evening Update for Thursday, May 25, with reporter Wayne Moore.

Statue ready for high water

The iconic “Romp” statue on the shores of Okanagan Lake in Penticton is now prepared for steadily rising waters. Castanet reader Daniel Ironside was...

Broadway or Bust @ KAS

The Kelowna Actors Studio Academy Foundation and The Kelowna Actors Studio presents ‘Broadway or Bust’ a Musical Revue and Silent Auction in support...

Greyeyes and Klick receive OC Alumni Association’s highest honours

Okanagan College Media Release In recognition of outstanding contributions to the College and its surrounding communities, two Okanagan College alumni have...

Greyeyes and Klick receive OC Alumni Association’s highest honours

Okanagan College Media Release In recognition of outstanding contributions to the College and its surrounding communities, two Okanagan College alumni have...

CCR Tribute @ KCT

Rock.It Boy Entertainment presents COMPLETELY CREEDENCE on Thursday, September 21 at the Kelowna Community Theatre, 1375 Water Street, Kelowna. Tickets are...

SEKID downgrades notice

The South East Kelowna Irrigation District has issued a water-quality advisory. This is a downgrade from what was originally a boil-water notice issued at the...

Kamloops watches river

The City of Kamloops is keeping a close eye on rivers and waterways, but doesn't anticipate any major problems. River forecast models predict any impact on...

Heat men's volleyball sign BC standout Max Heppell

Heppell will add more power and a proven champion's mentality to the Heat attack next season. KELOWNA, BC - Max Heppell of Langley, B.C. has signed on to become...

No more seniors fare on bus

Transit in the South Okanagan is doing away with the age-based rates for travel and replacing it with local and regional rates, along with a fare hike on BC...

Mill Creek overflowing

The Lake Avenue beach access is starting to flood in Kelowna. Neighbours are raising concerns the water could surround their homes from Mill Creek and Okanagan...

Caught between two lakes

Lakeside communities throughout the Okanagan are keeping a close eye on area lakes, but Oyama residents need to keep both eyes open. The picturesque community...

Free water after boil notice

West Kelowna residents who have been placed under a boil-water notice can now access free bulk water. The notice was issued Wednesday after Tuesday's storm...

Lake creeps towards homes

Naramata was not immune from the clobbering the Okanagan Lake waterfront took on Tuesday night. Mill Road took a particularly hard hit, now covered in debris...

Lumby evac order ends

It's been almost three weeks for some Lumby residents since they've been home, after they were ordered on May 6 to evacuate because of flooding in the...

Greens seek stable minority

The Greens will seek to avoid triggering another election in British Columbia after the final results left them in the historic position of holding the balance...

Neighbour hailed as hero

A Courtenay man pulled his neighbour out of a burning trailer, Thursday. The trailer was engulfed in flames at Maple Pool Campground and RV Park. A man inside...

Ben Kornelsen will be a sizable addition to Heat from Briercrest

Returning to the Okanagan after two years in Saskatchewan, Armstrong product Ben Kornelson looks to stage an impressive homecoming. KELOWNA, BC - Ben...

Couple donates to PRH

Nick and Trudy Krabbendam are already generous supporters of Penticton Regional Hospital, having made a $30,000 donation in 2015. Now the Penticton couple have...

Cleaning up the mess

The King Eddy area near Lavington is a lot cleaner thanks to members of the Vernon ATV Club. Some 20 members gave up part of their long weekend to clean up...

Large snowpack still to melt

Okanagan creeks and lakes could rise at a faster rate as temperatures soar to above seasonal norms. The long-range forecast is for temperatures to hit 30 C by...

Dozens of herons killed

Birds, especially youngsters, took the brunt of the windstorm that swept through the Okanagan Valley on Tuesday night. The blue heron rookery at the north end...

Big year for hurricanes

The Canadian Hurricane Centre says warm water temperatures and a weak or non-existent El Nino will contribute to an above-normal hurricane season this year,...

Troops called off streets

Brazil's president on Thursday cancelled an order to deploy the military to the streets of the capital after criticism that the move was excessive and...

Wright broke ethics rules

Former prime minister Stephen Harper's one-time chief of staff was never prosecuted for his role in Mike Duffy's Senate expenses fiasco, but now Nigel...

Mayors want action on ODs

Mayors across Canada are calling for federal leadership on the "national emergency" of overdoses by ensuring provinces provide timely access to...

Another $30M for F-35

Canada has quietly paid another $30 million for development of the F-35 stealth fighter. National Defence says the payment was made in April and brings...

Hoffman's years of therapy

Dustin Hoffman is still convinced he is a complete failure, despite addressing his issues in therapy for years. The celebrated actor, who turns 80 in August,...

Abby car theft central

Police in Abbotsford say the overall crime rate in the city is dropping, compared with the 2016 rate, but theft from vehicles could drive the rate in the...

Town watching lake closely

The Town of Osoyoos is keeping a close eye on Osoyoos Lake as it quickly rises in response to heavy river flows from the Okanagan River The lake has risen more...

Searching for federal bucks

Canada's minister of employment, workforce development and labour will make an announcement in Kelowna on Friday about the future of Canada’s search...

Gun pulled in bar fight

A handgun was pulled during a bar fight in Kamloops, Wednesday. Police say a 24-year-old man is in custody after the dust-up on Tranquille Road. According to...

Pattinson went unnoticed

Robert Pattinson credits fake pockmarks on his face for keeping him anonymous while shooting in New York. The British actor has managed to leave his role of...

Coliform in Nelson water

Residents of Nelson have been told for the second time this month to boil their tap water before drinking it. The city issued the boil-water notice Wednesday...

Britco hiring 40 positions

A Penticton construction plant that shut its doors in April, leaving dozens of employees without work, is picking up its production again, according to the...

Babies in the classroom

"When a child smiles at a baby, that baby takes it in. When a baby smiles back at a child, that child receives that love." That is the impact an...

Grande's song tops charts

Ariana Grande's 2015 hit One Last Time has topped the iTunes chart in the U.K. following a fan campaign after the Manchester Arena attack. The 23-year-old...

Grace McCarthy dies

B.C. political icon Grace McCarthy has died. The former Social Credit cabinet minister and deputy premier died peacefully at her home in Vancouver Wednesday...

Breakfast with a cause

Students at Kelowna Secondary School learned how to host an event while raising money for a good cause. The Rona parking lot was jam-packed for the 15th KSS...

City monitors lake, creeks

Homeowners living along local creeks and Okanagan Lake are being reminded to keep sandbags in place and protect their property. City of Vernon crews continue to...

MPs can be civil, sometimes

As much as the House of Commons is often viewed as an adversarial environment there are also those times, albeit rare, when there is unanimous support for the...

A life-altering accident

Nov. 25, 2016, was the day that changed a professional wakeboarder's life forever. Ben Leclair had a bad crash while training in Florida that has left him...

Round we go again

Kelowna residents will be going around another roundabout. This latest utility and road project is expected to begin this summer at Lakeshore and Collett roads...

'Fear cannot rule the day'

Ariana Grande's manager says he plans to honour those killed during the bombing of her concert with "love and joy and life." Scooter Braun writes...

Oprah saved Jamie Foxx

Actor Jamie Foxx has credited Oprah Winfrey with saving his life after she staged an alcohol intervention for him. The star reveals he became a party animal at...

Seeking CRTC review

Videotron wants Canada's telecom watchdog to review its decision that requires the company to stop offering its unlimited music service by mid-July, saying...

Guilty plea in cop crash

A man whose truck slammed into an RCMP officer's cruiser killing a 32-year-old constable has pleaded guilty to two charges in a Victoria-area court. Kenneth...

Johnny Depp's jealousy

Johnny Depp's jealousy over Amber Heard's sex scenes in movie London Fields contributed to their split, the film's producers have alleged. The...

Strike cripples Quebec

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard says he will begin the process of adopting back-to-work legislation Monday if there is no agreement in the province's...

Woman escapes fire

A BX resident managed to escape a fire unharmed Wednesday evening. BX/Swan Lake fire Chief Bill Wacey said the fire was contained to the master bedroom in the...

Crew in as fire smoulders

More crew will join 11 firefighters on the line at the Cooper Creek wildfire just two kilometres northwest of Lumby although the fire did not appear to grow...

Laba diena from the Beer Library

Emily Dundas Oke has turned the document holder that the TRU study abroad office gave her into a mini studio—it holds drawing pencils, watercolours,...

Cornell's widow's letter

Chris Cornell's widow has poured her heart out to the late rocker in an emotional open letter a week after he committed suicide. The Soundgarden frontman...

Queen visits bomb survivors

Queen Elizabeth met Thursday with children injured in the Manchester concert bombing, consoling them and pronouncing the attack at an event attended by so many...

Lake nears historic high

All eyes continue to be on Okanagan Lake, as it inches toward uncharted territory. The lake rose another three centimetres over the past 24 hours. It now sits...

OPEC to cut output

OPEC and other oil nations meeting Thursday were set to extend their production cuts in an effort to shore up prices. But the intended impact could be...

Chiefs grab elite prospect

The BC Hockey League's Chilliwack Chiefs have received a commitment from an elite prospect. Fifteen-year-old Ethan Bowen, will join the Chiefs as an...

US to sell off oil stockpile

President Donald Trump's proposal to sell nearly half the U.S. emergency oil stockpile is sparking renewed debate about whether the Strategic Petroleum...

US leaks bomb probe info

Home searches across Manchester have uncovered important items for the investigation into the concert bombing that left 22 people dead, Manchester's police...

NATO to join IS fight

NATO's chief affirmed Thursday that the alliance will join the international coalition fighting the Islamic State group but will not wage direct war against...

Some weed with your wine?

Bill and Barbara Steele moved to this sleepy corner of Oregon to start their own winery after successful, high-powered business careers. Now, more than a decade...

Graco recalls car seats

Graco Children's products is recalling 1,393 child car seats in Canada due to a problem with harness webbing. An advisory from the company's Canadian...

Prison fight turns massive

In a brawl that officials say was extreme even by the violent standard of California prisons, correctional officers had to open fire to stop a melee that sent...

Cdn painting fetches $7.4M

A painting by the late Quebec artist Jean Paul Riopelle sold for more than $7.4 million on Wednesday, good for second on the list of Canada's most expensive...

NZ rushing to space

California-based company Rocket Lab said Thursday it had launched a test rocket into space from its New Zealand launch pad, although the rocket didn't reach...

Big banks rake in profits

Canada's big banks are raking in the profits. CIBC reports $1.05 billion of net income in its second quarter, up 11 per cent from a year ago, when it...

Taking grandma to prom

After learning of his grandmother's cancer diagnosis, a 17-year-old Virginia grad wanted to give her a night to remember. Stephen Vigil took his grandmother...

Six-alarm recycling blaze

Toronto firefighters spent the night battling a stubborn six-alarm blaze at a recycling facility near the city's waterfront. Fire Chief Matthew Pegg said...

This teacher is tough

An elementary school teacher from Regina has been named one of the top strongwomen in North America. Tracey Halladay, 34, placed third in the recent competition...

Greens still seeking deal

British Columbia entered a new stage of political uncertainty Wednesday as the final vote count from an election held more than two weeks ago confirmed the...

Secret to using The Nod

I call it The Nod. The Nod is when you are walking down the hallway at work, or down the street and you see someone you know, but not very well. Usually, it is...

TSA screening tightens

Travellers at some U.S. airports are being asked to place electronic devices bigger than a cellphone in separate bins so that they can be examined more closely....

Floods no hit to tourism

While LocoLanding has reported some lower numbers for the May long weekend, Mayor Andrew Jakubeit says regional flooding hasn't appeared to have impacted...

Region hosting a bio blitz

The South Okanagan is hosting one of 24 “bio blitzes” this summer as a part of Canada 150. The events, planned for biodiverse regions will encourage...

Stay off the river

It's not just the lakes that boaters should stay off of at the moment. Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to curtail their activities even more due to the...

Fun Day flooded

The annual Oyama Fun Day has been cancelled due to extensive flooding in the area. The event is organized by the Oyama Community Club, a more than 100-year-old...

Who are you pulling for?

The United Way and BC Transit are pulling for the community. Literally. The annual United Way Bus Pull returns to Kelowna on Saturday. Join in on the fun,...

Fastest log car visiting town

The world's fastest tree is coming to Kelowna. The Cedar Rocket is made out of a single 240-year-old red cedar. The car, along with HGTV’s Bryan Reid...

Blowing rainbows

Watch as this whale shoots a rainbow out of its blowhole.

Asking Siri questions

Ah, good, wholesome pranks where no one gets hurt. Like a breath of fresh air.

Ancient genetic markers in sockeye salmon can help manage healthier fish stocks

New genetic markers in sockeye salmon that can help improve management of fish populations. Photo credit: Kyle Hawes The markers, called single nucleotide...

Emergency funding needed

The City of Penticton is working to secure emergency funding to repair the breakwater that protects the Penticton Yacht Club. Repairs are estimated to exceed...

Airline warned about man

Before a flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu took off carrying a passenger whose inflight behaviour prompted bomb-threat procedures and military fighter jets to...

Heat men's volleyball sign BC standout Max Heppell

Heppell will add more power and a proven champion's mentality to the Heat attack next season.Read more:...

Ben Kornelsen will be a sizable addition to Heat from Briercrest

Returning to the Okanagan after two years in Saskatchewan, Armstrong product Ben Kornelson looks to stage an impressive homecoming.Read more:...

Pride ready to shine

Okanagan Pride has unveiled its theme for this summer's festival. "Shine Bright" is the slogan for the 2017 Pride Week festival, Aug. 12-19....

'I'm glad to be alive'

An East Kelowna woman had a rude, and violent, awakening in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Susanna Drewes was lying in her bed in the McCulloch Heights...

Reporter body-slammed

A reporter said the Republican candidate for Montana's sole congressional seat body-slammed him Wednesday, the day before the polls close in the nationally...

Cleanup after the storm

Strong preparation ahead of Tuesday night's storm saved Penticton from more significant damage, according to Fire Chief Larry Watkinson. A heavy north wind...

Canada Day in the park

Plans have expanded for the Canada Day experience in Polson Park. “Last year's event was a huge success. We expect it to be even bigger this...

Poll: election results

The final count for the provincial election is in – and nothing has changed. Elections BC reports that after absentee ballots were counted and recounts...

'A shock to the community'

The Crown spent Wednesday pushing back against the narrative that they're responsible for the long delay in getting the three men accused of killing...

Reprieve in flood battle

Temperatures are expected to rise again at the end of the week, and a break in the weather Wednesday allowed residents to bolster flood protection measures....

Tough times across region

Thousands of jobs disappeared, more people were unemployed, there was less capital investment and dozens of businesses went bankrupt in the Thompson-Okanagan in...

Floods expected to worsen

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is warning residents that flooding is expected to worsen over the next week as water levels rise in creeks, lakes...

Expect delays at landfill

You can expect some delays at the Glenmore landfill. Delays will occur Thursday and Friday for completion of a project at the scale house at the entrance to the...

Murder charge laid

A 34-year-old Prince George man has been charged with murder in a death over the long weekend. Christopher Clarke George has been charged with second-degree...

Naborly and Equifax partner

A Kelowna entrepreneur’s startup announced a major partnership with Equifax Canada today that will see it act as the primary service provider for...

Storm steals park jumps

Boaters beware – it's not just logs you have to watch out for on Okanagan Lake. Conrad Wiker at Whiplash Cable/Wake Park on the Westbank First Nation...

Evening Update May 24

Castanet's Evening Update for Wednesday, May 24, with reporter Wayne Moore.

Liberals retain minority

The final count for the provincial election is in – and nothing has changed. Elections BC reports that after absentee ballots were counted and recounts...

Fire held as snow falls

UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. Rain, wet snow and a cooler temperature have helped control a wildfire just over two kilometres away from Lumby. The BC Wildfire Service...

Ex-cop faces more charges

More criminal charges have been laid against a former Vancouver police detective constable. British Columbia's prosecution service says James Fisher faces...

Bear nuts for doughnuts

A bear with a sweet tooth ripped off the bumper of a car used to deliver doughnuts in Colorado then tried to claw its way through the trunk to get inside. Moose...

Inquiry a 'bloody farce'

Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould's father is calling the national public inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women a "bloody farce."...

Serena goes high-tech

Tennis star Serena Williams has 39 Grand Slam titles, four Olympic medals, major endorsement deals and her own line of clothing and accessories. Now she is...

Pot: what you need to know

A new marijuana study joins a limited record of scientific knowledge about the harms and benefits of pot. The research published Wednesday is the first rigorous...

Water advisory upgraded

A public health advisory issued Tuesday night has been upgraded to a boil-water notice for some residents of West Kelowna. The advisory was issued during...

Storm shifts SS Sicamous

City workers and staff at the SS Sicamous spent a portion of their day resetting the historic ship after it was slightly displaced by Tuesday night's storm....

Caetani 2017 summer music

It may still seem like spring in the Okanagan, but summer must be right around the corner. Right? The kick off event of the Caetani Cultural Centre’s...

Irrigation shutdown expands

This week's irrigation system shutdown in the Town of Oliver has been expanded. The town announced Tuesday that irrigation systems five, six and seven had...

'Get flooded with deals'

In the midst of near-record lake levels and intensive flood preparation in the Okanagan, a Kelowna optometrist has raised some eyebrows with a unique...

6 design must-haves

I'm always on the hunt for what’s hot and in demand; here are six top must-have design staples this very minute… Textured Walls This isn't...

Protecting the seafloor

The federal government is taking the first step in protecting an area that contains rare, chimney-like hydrothermal vents off British Columbia's coast. The...

Recent Castanet poll

I was quite surprised to see that 1/3 of the people ticked diplomacy. Diplomacy: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations. Isis is not a...

$950M for 'supercluster'

The Trudeau government is opening the competition for its $950-million "supercluster" program that aims to bring together industry and academia as a...

'Dirty business of politics'

Former Vice-President Joe Biden is urging college graduates to take up the "dirty business of politics" to change the trajectory of the world. The...

100 homes threatened

Like communities up and down the Valley, the Okanagan Indian Band is keeping a close eye on the lake and the weather. Tuesday's wind storm flooded several...

More great storm photos

Castanet readers captured some awesome images of nature's fury before, during and after Tuesday evening's wind storm that swept through the Okanagan....

'Smart' way to get clean

A new method of addiction recovery is taking hold in the Okanagan. Smart Recovery has been operating for several years in Kelowna, launched last year in...

Lake damage from the sky

Okanagan Lake beaches took a beating from a violent wind storm Tuesday night. Beaches around the Central Okanagan were almost completely underwater at parts,...

Beach parking reduction

Boyce-Gyro Beach is Kelowna's second largest beach, jam-packed with families and all the toys and essentials they bring along to have a successful beach...

Docks lost, trees down

UPDATE: 2:30 p.m. The Tronson Road boat launch has been temporarily closed due to debris buildup following yesterday's wind storm. City crews are removing...

Please stay off the water

Not everyone on the lake is a millionaire – please stay off the water! I would first of all like to thank those boaters who were respectful to news...

Proportional ballot

On May 31st, our MPs will be voting on whether or not to adopt the ERRE/all-party committee’s report that overwhelmingly recommended Proportional...

Razor-thin lead in vote

The New Democrats are widening a lead in Vancouver Island's crucial Courtenay-Comox riding, where the results could determine the next British Columbia...

Killer's progress 'slow'

A psychiatrist says a man found not criminally responsible because of a mental illness after killing his three children is making slow progress but still...

Katy Perry: 'World will heal'

Katy Perry believes that the world will heal when "women unite". The 32-year-old singer is currently doing the rounds promoting her new single Swish...

Invoices already coming in

As Penticton Regional Hospital’s new six-storey patient care tower continues to rise impressively, the first bills are now starting to arrive at the South...

Crash closes library

The Peachland branch of Okanagan Regional Library is temporarily closed for repairs. After an incident involving a car, the building sustained a significant...

KSS steps up for cancer

Students at Kelowna Secondary School are stepping up again for the fight against cancer. For the 15th year, students are raising money during "Cancer...

Late-night delays on Spall

Motorists who frequent Spall Road can expect some delays beginning this evening. Crews will be out on Spall, between Bernard and Harvey avenues, from 6 p.m....

Council approves new hotel

Oliver council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve an 80-room hotel on the site of the Centennial RV Park. The vote followed a lively but respectful public...

U2's Bono hails Manchester

U2's Bono has hailed the "undefeatable spirit" of Manchester following a deadly terrorist attack in the U.K. city. Suicide bomber Salman Abedi...

Flood relief from Red Cross

The Red Cross is coming to the aid of flood victims across the province. Thanks to donations from people across the country, the Red Cross says it is making...

Bombardier, Triumph settle

Bombardier and Triumph have reached a settlement about five months after the U.S. aerospace supplier filed a $455-million lawsuit against the Quebec-based...

Grande cancels tour stops

Ariana Grande's management team says she has suspended her world tour through June 5 in the wake of a suicide bombing at her concert in Manchester. The pop...

Father arrested in bombing

The spokesman for a Libyan anti-terror force says the father of the alleged Manchester bomber has been arrested in Tripoli. Special Deterrent force spokesman...

Grande returns home

Ariana Grande has returned home to her family in Florida as she continues to mourn the lives lost in the bomb attack at her Monday night concert in Manchester,...

Brenda Mines exit closed

A washout has forced closure of the Brenda Mines exit off the Okanagan Connector. In a brief statement, DriveBC says the exit is closed in both directions until...

Waterfront battered

UPDATE 11:00 a.m. The Okanagan Lake waterfront in Penticton has taken a significant blow, but crews are back at work protecting the shore as the lake continues...

The Like-Me Generation

To “Like” or not to “Like,” that is indeed the question. I’m talking about the Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat likes-and-views...

UBC Okanagan Golf "Make it Happen Fundraiser"

More details and a full story can be found at the Kelowna Capital News Tickets (Advance tickets are $30 each, or $40 at the door): Are available at...

Heartfelt support for law student

It was like a scene out of the movies. In October 2016, second-year TRU Law student Zain Ali awoke in a hospital bed with wires connected to him, machines...

Tree smashes Hydro truck

A BC Hydro technician is unhurt, but his truck was crushed by a falling tree while he tried to restore power in a Vancouver neighbourhood as a windstorm tore...

Dog buried alive

An injured dog found buried alive on Montreal's South Shore appears to be in stable condition as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals...

Storm hits expected peak

Environment Canada was right on the mark in its prediction of Tuesday's storm activity. Wind gusts expected to hit up to 70 km/h were reached, and in many...

A 'network' of attackers

British security forces raided an apartment building Wednesday in central Manchester as they investigated "a network" of people allegedly behind the...

Bank holds rate at 0.5%

Uncertainties continue to obscure the economy's stronger-than-expected start to the year, the Bank of Canada said Wednesday as it stuck with its...

Chris Cornell cremated

Late rocker Chris Cornell was reportedly cremated at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Tuesday. The Soundgarden and Audioslave singer was found dead following...

Everest: 10 dead this season

Almost every year, the reports filter down from the highest mountain in the world, and talk among the climbing teams at Everest Base Camp turns to the latest...

NATO red carpet for Trump

NATO is not only rolling out the red carpet for U.S. President Donald Trump in Brussels Thursday, the military alliance — which Trump once declared...

Emergency OKIB meeting

The Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre is hosting an information meeting for all residents who have been impacted by the flooding on OKIB lands....

Home Capital draws $250M

Home Capital Group says it has drawn down a further $250 million this week from its emergency line of credit to repay deposit notes due Wednesday. That leaves...

Salamanders halt quarry

A group of Ontario residents trying to ward off the development of a new quarry in their community say they have found two endangered salamanders that they hope...

BMO's net income up 28%

The Bank of Montreal grew its second-quarter net income by 28 per cent and boosted its quarterly dividend, even as profits in its U.S. personal and commercial...

Trump and Pope meet

President Donald Trump and Pope Francis, two leaders with contrasting styles and differing worldviews, met at the Vatican on Wednesday, setting aside their...

'The waves were insane'

The winds have died down, and now the reports of damage are coming in. A powerful storm churned up Okanagan Lake, which was already at flood levels in some...

Snyder thanks fans

Director Zack Snyder has thanked fans for support after he dropped out of shooting Justice League to mourn his daughter's death. The Man of Steel moviemaker...

Coldstream closes pier

The District of Coldstream has closed the Kalamalka Rotary Pier. The dock is closed because of high water levels. During Tuesday night's storm, waves were...

Bond star tributes to Moore

Daniel Craig, Pierce Brosnan and Sean Connery have paid tribute to their fellow James Bond actor Roger Moore following his death on Tuesday. The British actor...

Lake doesn't give way

The Central Okanagan took a pounding from a storm that blew through the region Tuesday night. But, for the most part, emergency measures put in place to keep...

Windstorm cuts power

Last night's wind storm caused numerous outages across the Southern Interior, Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Central Interior. According to BC...

Election outcome still murky

The final count in British Columbia's tight and inconclusive election will be known on Wednesday, but the possibility of a judicial recount means the actual...

Sea lions 'are not pets'

Jocelyne Dramisino says she made her little cousin watch a hair-raising online video before taking her to a Vancouver-area wharf on Tuesday where days earlier a...

Ex-CIA boss warned Russia

Former CIA Director John Brennan told Congress Tuesday he personally warned Russia last summer against interfering in the U.S. presidential election and was so...

Deadly migrant capsizing

The Italian coast guard says at least 20 migrants have died after their vessel capsized off Libya's coast. The coast guard says the ship was carrying about...

Drive-by shooting

RCMP in Surrey responded to a drive-by shooting overnight. Police responded to a report of gunshots near a townhouse complex in the area of 75th Avenue and...

OKIB expands evac order

UPDATE: Wednesday 6:30 a.m. The Okanagan Indian Band expanded an evacuation order overnight due to high winds and flood conditions. Properties added to the...

Storm pounds valley

UPDATE: 6:20 a.m. Power lines were brought down throughout the region during Tuesday night's wind storm. Lines were reported down in West Kelowna, on...

Floods below, snow above

First it was flooding, then it was wind... now, it's snow. Mother Nature dealt a blow to the Okanagan Tuesday night, bringing all kinds of mayhem. While...

Mental health is costly

Is mental health care affordable? I recently read an article about a U.S. national survey conducted during the summer with some interesting results concerning...

Pair of break and enters

The Penticton RCMP is investigating a pair of break and enters in Naramata which occurred in the past week. On May 19, RCMP received a report of a break and...

Green light for mobile shops

The City of Penticton has given mobile vendors a green light to set up shop in a space near Gyro Park, despite protest from the Downtown Penticton Association....

Cannabis centre licensed

An Okanagan company is the first research and development cannabis facility in the valley to receive a Health Canada licence. Valens Agritech now holds a...

Granny nannies for building

Granny nannies would be a key part of a proposed 70-unit seniors supportive care facility on 31st Avenue in the downtown where the old Legion building now...

Lions roar into Kamloops

The BC Lions are roaring into Kamloops again The multi-time CFL Grey Cup champs will be holding their eighth consecutive training camp in the Tournament City...

New lawyer in fentanyl bust

A man who pleaded guilty in March to possession and production of a fentanyl-like drug has changed his lawyer ahead of sentencing, and his new lawyer has...

The foldable apartment

This 420-square-foot studio in Manhattan can transform into five different rooms and is on the market for $1 million.

Brilliant tow truck

This is why you should always chain your car to the fire hydrant that you're blocking.

New economics and media course offered at UBC’s Okanagan campus

UBC Okanagan launches Economics and the Media, the first campus course of its type open to students across the university. In today’s Information Age, media...

Power out to thousands

BC Hydro was reporting close to 70,000 homes and businesses without electricity late Tuesday due to strong winds throughout the province. The utility says most...

Wildfire evac alert

UPDATED 11:52 P.M. An evacuation alert has been issued for homes along Cooper and Hurt roads because of a wildfire. Regional district officials said due to the...

Water advisory on Westside

A public health advisory has been issued relating to the temporary pumping bypass of treated effluent from the westside regional wastewater treatment plant into...

Woman killed in shooting

A woman has died following what police say appears to be a targeted shooting in East Vancouver. Vancouver Police received reports of the shooting just after 5...

The storm in pictures

Castanet readers have sent in numerous pictures of the waves and damage caused by the strong winds blasting the Valley. From Penticton to Vernon, no community...

Severe wave warning issued

A severe wave action warning for all property owners on Central Okanagan lakes has been issued. A storm surge phenomenon, created by high winds pushing a high...

Boaters heed warnings

It seems boaters heeded warnings issued by the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre to stay off Okanagan Lake. Despite temperatures nudging towards 30C...

PENSAR rescues hiker

Penticton Search and Rescue were called to action Tuesday morning to help an injured hiker. Fourteen Penticton SAR members along with a Penticton Fire Rescue...

Here comes the wind

UPDATE 8:43 P.M. Reports of damage are starting to come in from the high winds that are buffeting the area. Beverly Vanuden told Castanet the winds knocked down...

Butt out smoking in parks

Penticton city staff will be looking at how better to curb smoking on Penticton's beaches, after feeling the pressure from a younger generation. The First...

Kootenay on flood watch

Okanagan Lake isn’t the only body of water in the Southern Interior causing worry. Emergency officials in Nelson say they’re concerned rising waters...

Son slipped and drowned

The father of a nine-year old Winnipeg boy who died in Ontario's Rushing River Provincial Park this weekend says his son slipped on a rock and drowned....

More security after bombing

Security is being enhanced at Winnipeg's MTS Centre in the wake of the fatal bombing at an Ariana Grande show in Manchester, England. True North Sports and...

Ramping up flood prep

Low-lying areas along the southern tip of the Okanagan Lake are ramping up their efforts to mitigate floods, as forecasts show high winds, rain and more...

Wildfire near Mt. Robson

While they are battling flooding in the Okanagan, B.C. Forestry crews are fighting flames near Mt. Robson Park. According to a Twitter post from B.C. Forestry,...

At mercy of the weather

Officials are firmly stating the William R. Bennet Bridge is secure enough to handle the rising lake levels and strong winds. Okanagan Lake is going to continue...

Full throttle fun

Off road motorcycle enthusiasts have a chance to go full throttle at the Half Throttle Family Fun Weekend. The event will be held June 24-25 in the Becker...

NDP take lead on Island

One of the most hotly contested riding in the province continues to be a nail biter. A recount is being done in Courteny-Comox for frontrunners Jim Benninger of...

Fathers, sons drown

A young man says he's devastated after his father and his dad's best friend died in a canoeing accident in northern Manitoba along with two of their...

Charged for making threats

Police have charged a woman in southern Alberta with making online threats against the prime minister's wife and the Canadian government. RCMP Cpl. Hal...

That's one big emerald

Miners have found a 1.3-meter tall emerald weighing more than 600 pounds in Brazil's northeastern state of Bahia. Paulo Santana of Brazil's National...

Lumby to downgrade evacs

Lumby officials are planning to downgrade all evacuation orders. As of 8 a.m. Thursday, all current evacuation orders will be downgraded to alerts. While the...

Sea lion girl doing 'OK'

The young girl pulled off a Richmond dock by a sea lion over the weekend is being treated for a minor flesh wound. The communications manager at Vancouver...

Top Gun 2 filming soon

The Danger Zone may have gotten old and dusty, but Tom Cruise says he's about to fly back in. The 54-year-old actor says the long-discussed sequel to...

More delay in Bacon trial

Evidence submissions in the Kelowna trial of three men accused of murdering gangster Jonathan Bacon in 2011 have been pushed back again. Michael Jones, Jason...

Could be a 'one horse town'

Penticton could be hosting a massive free country music concert this fall. The city has been shortlisted for the One Horse Town contest, a Coors Banquet...

Evening Update May 23

Castanet's Evening Update for Tuesday, May 23, with reporter Wayne Moore.

Watchdog tosses complaint

The District of Summerland has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the B.C. Ombudsperson, in connection to a disagreement with a local developer. The developer...

Homeless welcome in parks

Vernon city council has voted in favour of allowing homeless people to continue to sleep in public areas, including Polson Park, when there are no beds at local...

Clean sweep for undergrad chemistry researchers

Flood watch in Coldstream

District of Coldstream officials are preparing for the worst, but hoping for the best. In anticipation of the current weather front expected to move through the...

Buildings to be crushed

Parking relief in the downtown core is in sight. Demolition for city properties on the 2900 block of 29 Street, adjacent to the library, are scheduled to take...

Reward for wounded otter

An animal advocacy group is offering a $1,000 reward to help identify the person responsible for snaring a river otter in West Vancouver, leaving the creature...

Who is to blame?

According to an article on Castanet, the lake level is higher than in 1997. And there is apparently nothing that can be done about it. Well, in my opinion that...

Lost wallet

There are good people in this world. To the person who found my wallet, and put it in my mail slot at home in the downtown area, thank you! Wish you would have...

Terrorism takes centre stage

The deadly bombing in Manchester has thrust the familiar scourge of terrorism back under the spotlight as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares for high-level...

Gratitude

Everyday I think of at least one thing I am grateful of. Today it's the fantastic nurses and orderlies of KGH. Unfortunately, they have made my...

Current state of facility

I am bringing to your attention the current state of the IHA Intensive Case Management Outreach facility located at 437 Martin St in Penticton. I am a resident...

Poll: terrorist attacks

The deadly bombing in Manchester has thrust the familiar scourge of terrorism back under the spotlight as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepares for high-level...

Mother of the bride

The setting was pure perfection: beautiful turquoise water, a salt-kissed tropical breeze and love was truly in the air. Last week, 40-odd family and friends...

Downstream affairs

So, you have had a good meal and feel the urge to visit the dual flush item in your closet. Ah, that was good, flush and we get on with our day. With the aid of...

Wine Talks returns with an expert panel on wine marketing

Okanagan College Media Release Together with Liquidity Winery, Okanagan College is presenting Wine Talks, An International Perspective on Wine Marketing, for...

Wine Talks returns with an expert panel on wine marketing

Okanagan College Media Release Together with Liquidity Winery, Okanagan College is presenting Wine Talks, An International Perspective on Wine Marketing, for...

Fireworks at secret spot

Vernon's Canada Day committee is igniting interest by announcing this year's fireworks show will be launched from a new, secret location. The North...

The big picture @ KAG

What is it about big things that fascinate us so much? For example, Duncan, BC boasts the world’s largest hockey stick and puck, Wawa, ON has bragging...

Busy weekend at speedway

The sun was shining for two full days of racing at the Penticton Speedway over the May Long weekend. Large crowds turned out for the Young Guns Memorial, which...

Life saved by tourniquet

A 68-year-old German man was saved by the quick actions of bystanders and police, Sunday, after he was hit by a motorcycle. The man was crossing Highway 97 near...

Bull riding @ Prospera

The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada Touring Pro will be at Prospera Place in Kelowna, BC for one action-packed night full of big rides and rank wrecks...

Robbery suspect nabbed

RCMP wasted no time in nabbing the suspect of an armed robbery Monday morning in West Kelowna. About 1:20 a.m., police received a report of a robbery just...

Threat made to school

UPDATE 1:30 p.m. The Okanagan Skaha School District has released a statement about the threat posed towards Skaha Lake Middle School over the weekend on social...

Suffers serious injuries

UPDATE: 1:25 p.m. The pedestrian struck Monday night in West Kelowna suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Kelowna RCMP are...

Making more than parents

A new study from Statistics Canada appears to suggest that 30- and 40-something Canadians are more likely to live the American dream of earning more than their...

Help the Landing sandbag

A Vernon realtor is urging volunteers, including sports teams and community groups, to head down to Okanagan Landing to fill or transport sandbags for people...

The hunt for accomplices

Investigators hunted Tuesday for possible accomplices of the suicide bomber who attacked an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, killing 22 people and sparking...

'Monster' loses lawyer

A convicted child rapist described by a judge as a “monster” has lost yet another lawyer, as he attempts to appeal his conviction. Steven Walsh, 47,...

High water, higher winds

Waterfront flood protection measures could face an additional test if forecast strong winds come to reality. Winds from 40 to 70 km/h are forecast to move into...

Drake wants a Celine tattoo

Rap superstar Drake is planning to honor Celine Dion by adding a tattoo of her face to his body of art. The Hotline Bling hitmaker celebrated his groundbreaking...

Cops nab window smasher

A 25-year-old man spent much of the long weekend in a Nelson jail cell after smashing storefront windows in the city’s downtown early Sunday. Police say...

Petition to ban caleches

A petition to ban caleches in Quebec City has more than 34,000 signatures after two incidents involving horses on the weekend. Local police say the first...

Planning new Foerster trial

The lead up to a second trial of the man convicted of killing an Armstrong teenager has begun. Three years ago, Matthew Foerster was convicted by a jury of...

A perfect mosquito storm

As residents in low-lying areas and along the lakeshore continue to fortify their properties from rising water, the regional district is doing what it can to...

Liberals hit 44... for now

The BC Liberals have gained a slight advantage in the closest race in this year's provincial election. As tens of thousands of absentee ballots continue to...

Rec room in the park

When the weather is nice, bring the rec room outdoors. That's what the City of Kelowna and Downtown Kelowna Association have done at Stuart Park with the...

Big projects to slow the Coq

Two major construction projects could slow your drive to the Coast. Work is beginning on two big projects between Hope and Merritt on the Coquihalla Highway....

Perry: 'Swift started feud'

Katy Perry has spoken for the first time about her feud with Taylor Swift, insisting the 27-year-old singer "started it". The beef between the two...

Debris clogs irrigation canal

The Town of Oliver has been forced to shut down multiple irrigation water systems after Hester and Tinhorn creeks breached their banks this weekend. The creeks...

Stars share their grief

Celebrities have united in their support for U.K. city Manchester in the wake of a bomb attack at an Ariana Grande concert. The world was left stunned on Monday...

Teen Junction takeover

The Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs (OBGC) organization is taking over the operation of Teen Junction. The downtown youth centre provides a safe, non-judgmental...

Evac alert near Hester Creek

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for several properties along Hester Creek, south of Oliver. At about 6 p.m. Monday,...

Software used to beat tests

The U.S. government is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging that some diesel pickup trucks and Jeep SUVs cheat on emissions tests. The lawsuit filed Tuesday by the...

New-driver restrictions

B.C.'s Graduated Licensing Program (GLP) was implemented to develop driving skills in a safe, step by step manner. Today, they are a widely accepted,...

Hip hopper on red carpet

Two Vernon songsters will be walking the red carpet next month after being nominated for iHeartRadio/Much Music video awards. Hip hop artist Justin Nerling, aka...

Car hits walker, man hurt

A pedestrian was rushed to Kelowna General Hospital, Tuesday morning, after a compact car struck the man's walker, sending him to the ground. According to...

Resident fights off burglar

A resident of a Penticton apartment building stopped a burglar in his tracks last week, making a citizen's arrest. On May 17 at 12:45 a.m. a resident of the...

Traffic flows again on Coq

UPDATE: 10:35 a.m. More than a day after traffic on a busy British Columbia highway was stopped by a fire that destroyed a truck hauling hazardous materials,...

Fat raises for top CEOs

The typical CEO at the biggest U.S. companies got an 8.5 per cent raise last year, raking in $11.5 million in salary, stock and other compensation last year,...

Elton John 'feeling very well'

Elton John reassured fans he's "feeling very well" as he made his first public appearance since his recent hospitalization. The Rocket Man singer...

Took off despite red flags

Anil Uskanli, who authorities say inspired so much fear among flight attendants on a Hawaii-bound jet that fighter jets were scrambled to escort the plane,...

Kids face anti-vax stigma

Children who aren't vaccinated face harsher judgment than their parents who refused immunization, says a study examining attitudes involving a contentious...

Concert turned to horror

For the young crowd of music fans, the Ariana Grande concert was supposed to be a night of high-energy candy pop. But the fun on a school night quickly turned...

Kids earning more?

A new study from Statistics Canada says that Canadian children have, on average, fared better financially than their parents. The research published today finds...

Wholesale sales hit record

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales were up 0.9 per cent in March, surpassing the $60 billion mark for the first time. Total Canadian wholesale sales for...

Grande suspends tour

Ariana Grande is "broken" after a suspected terrorist attack at her Manchester Arena gig in the U.K. killed 22 people and injured dozens more. The...

Watching Kal Lake rise

Greater Vernon Water officials are keeping a close eye on the level of Kalamalka Lake which, like Okanagan Lake to the west, continues to rise as the snow melts...

ACC tightens security

Heightened security is planned for Toronto's Air Canada Centre after the suicide bombing at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Dave Haggith, a...

Lake nears historic level

Okanagan Lake is nearing record levels. Jodie Foster, information officer with the Central Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre, says the lake rose another four...

007's Roger Moore dead

Roger Moore, the longest-serving movie star to play iconic British spy James Bond in the famed film series, has died in Switzerland after a brief bout with...

Ousted president on trial

Former President Park Geun-hye denied corruption charges Tuesday at the start of a criminal trial that could potentially send South Korea's first female...

Trump's $4.1T budget

President Donald Trump is sending Congress a $4.1 trillion spending plan that relies on faster economic growth and steep cuts to programs supporting low-income...

Flight cleared after threat

A Virgin Atlantic flight from Dubai to London that was evacuated over unspecified concerns in the United Arab Emirates was cleared after a security check and...

Urgent repairs in space

Spacewalking astronauts made urgent repairs at the International Space Station on Tuesday, three days after a critical relay box abruptly failed. The...

Sharks shut down beach

A section of Southern California coast closed during the weekend due to great white sharks was reopened Monday, only to be closed again. The Orange County...

Back to back rescues

UPDATE: Tuesday 6:15 a.m. Central Okanagan Search and Rescue was dispatched twice within 90 minutes on Monday. The first call came to assist in the evacuation...

Stretched to mortgage limit

Nearly three quarters of Canadian homeowners say they would have difficulty paying their mortgage if their payments were to increase by more than 10 per cent,...

Science behind the N

“Can I go on a short drive with a new driver with other people in the car?” For those unfamiliar with British Columbia’s graduating licensing...

IS claims concert bombing

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for the suicide attack at an Ariana Grande show that left 22 people dead as young concertgoers fled, some...

Recounts uphold results

ElectionsBC is turning its attention to absentee ballots cast in British Columbia's tight election race after recounts in two ridings upheld the original...

'Don't feed the sea lions'

Experts are warning the public not to feed wildlife after dramatic video on the weekend of a child being pulled into the water by a sea lion at the Steveston...

Gallery: Penticton prepares

While most in B.C. enjoyed a day off on Victoria Day, crews with the City of Penticton, Fire Department and B.C. Wildfire Service worked Monday to prepare for...

Oh deer!

Conservation officers in Kelowna are warning the public about fawning season. The cute fawns may look lonely but they want to get the message out that the baby...

Petition calls for crosswalk

A petition containing 45 signatures from residents demanding traffic calming measures on Atkinson Street is hitting the desks of city councillors this week. The...

Rethink 150 sign goes up

A group in the Okanagan is looking to present a different narrative for this year's ongoing Canada 150 celebrations. "Rethink 150" has erected a...

More meters vandalized

Those quarters put in downtown parking meters appear to be adding up for a thief or thieves while the damage is costing the City of Vernon money in repairs and...

Abandoned - McBarge

Take a trip back to the mid 80's when Vancouver hosted a World’s Fair with one of the most unique fast food restaurants ever constructed. Friendship...

Dog imitates siren

This dog should just be attached to the top of a firetruck.

$10,000 for one putt

There's a saying in golf, you drive for show, and you putt for dough. And, just as the young men on the Mackenzie Tour PGA Tour Canada know good things...

2017 Women's Soccer Tryouts

Information regarding the UBC Okanagan Heat Women's Soccer 2017 Try-outs.Read more: http://goheat.ca/sports/wsoc/2016-17/releases/20170527lg2byv

Sextortion spiking with boys

Child exploitation experts say they've detected a spike in reports of online "sextortion" cases involving teen boys. The Canadian Centre for Child...

Temps like 'whiplash'

Temperatures this summer are experiencing "whiplash", and may swing between hot and cool over the course of the season, a top meteorologist says. The...

Bear swipes hikers

A Squamish park and multiple trails are closed after a bear attacked two hikers on Sunday. Buzz Henczel was walking a trail on Merrill Park at Garibaldi...

Month old mouse sperm OK

After nine months in space, mouse sperm has yielded healthy mice, Japanese scientists reported Monday. The freeze-dried sperm samples were launched in 2013 to...

New water quality advisory

The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen has issued a water quality advisory for the Naramata water system. Turbidity levels above normal at the Okanagan...

Storm brewing

UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. Okanagan Lake has risen over the 1990 flood level and water is still rising Monday. Waterfront flood protection measures will face tests in...

Solidarity after deadly blast

Canada's public safety minister is expressing concern about what he is calling "brutal attacks" in the United Kingdom. Police in Manchester, U.K.,...

Concert bombing kills 19

An explosion struck an Ariana Grande concert attended by thousands of young music fans in northern England, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens in...

Absentee ballots trickle in

Counting is underway for thousands of absentee ballots that could determine the results of British Columbia's tight election. Elections BC says the final...

Flynn pleads the Fifth

President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination in rebuffing a...

OKIB issues evac order

The Okanagan Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for a handful of properties situated along Okanagan Lake due to rising water. Meanwhile, the band is...

City prepares for floods

The City of Penticton is jumping into action and erecting a barrier along Okanagan Lake, between the SS Sicamous and the Okanagan River dam. With the lake up...

Lumby reviews flood events

Staff at the Village of Lumby, the local emergency operations centre and emergency social services are considering the "next steps and the path...

Fired for privacy breaches

The Canada Revenue Agency says eight of its employees were fired in the last fiscal year after violating taxpayers' privacy. Previously, the agency has not...

Ricci, Cusack to film here

The director behind The Humanity Bureau, a feature film shot in Osoyoos late last year, is returning to the Okanagan for his next project. Opening production in...

Snow melt accelerating

UPDATE 12:00 p.m. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations confirmed Monday that Okanagan Lake rose three centimetres overnight. That puts the lake level at 342.86...

Bear attacks hiker

Trails were closed in a mountain community north of Vancouver after a bear attacked a hiker. The District of Squamish says in a Facebook post that a man and a...

Trudeau to talk NATO, G7

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heads to Europe this week for the NATO and G7 summits, where global leaders are trying to figure out exactly how the world works...

Killer dad up for review

The case of a man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children because of a mental illness is up for review, two years after a provincial...

Fire causes air advisory

Interior Health has issued an air quality advisory for the area in and around Kingsvale, about 25 km south of Merritt, due to a tractor trailer fire on the...

Albertans need to know...

What Albertans buying in B.C. need to know Albertans wishing to purchase Vernon real estate must be aware of some distinct and important differences between the...

Boy's death not suspicious

Foul play is not suspected in the death of an eight-year-old boy who was found in a northwestern Ontario provincial park. Ontario Provincial Police say they...

Freeland won't bash Trump

Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says the world wants Canada to trumpet tolerance and diversity. That's her plan for what is being billed as a...

Railway worried about stink

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway has voiced concerns about the possibility of a regional compost facility being placed at the Summerland landfill. The popular...

No politics for Zuckerberg

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his quest this year to visit every state he hadn't before is about building relationships, not politics. The 33-year-old...

Trump rallying against Iran

President Donald Trump opened his first visit to Israel Monday, saying he sees growing recognition among Muslim nations that they share a "common...

Comey prepared to testify

Washington is bracing for a high-impact political spectacle. The question on everyone's mind: Whether this incoming political asteroid lands wide of the...

No big plans for Antarctica

China plans to expand its scientific research in Antarctica in coming years amid worries over the area's susceptibility to climate change, but has no...

Cosby trial nears

Thirteen years after a Temple University basketball team manager went to famous alumnus Bill Cosby's nearby home for career advice, her complaint that Cosby...

Ford CEO replaced

Ford is replacing CEO Mark Fields as it struggles to keep its traditional auto-manufacturing business running smoothly while remaking itself as a nimble,...

CF-18's patrolling Iceland

Canadian CF-18 fighter jets will begin patrolling Iceland's airspace today as part of Canada's contribution to NATO. The operation is intended to...

That ransomware problem

Earlier this month, a widely-reported ransomware outbreak scared the living daylights out of people all over the world. What happened, and how can you keep it...

COSA sailors head to worlds

Two first-place finishers at this year's Springtime Regatta will be representing the Central Okanagan Sailing Association at the 2017 World Children's...

Wicked World of Wheels

One of the valley’s biggest car shows sold out this weekend with over 500 vehicles participating in Peachland on Sunday. Organizers said this year was the...

Water-themed art

A water-themed work of art will wind its way through part of Vernon's downtown this fall. Artist Gabrielle Strong’s plan to portray a winding mosaic...

A tour of the oxbows

Rick McKelvey of Friends of the Oxbows led a tour of remnant oxbows along the floodplain of the Okanagan River between the Okanagan and Skaha lakes over the...

Solar powered VW van

Brett Belan and his wife Kira have built a full electric solar powered Volkswagen van and converted it into a camper.

British newscasters

What if British newscasters just couldn't switch off that voice? You wouldn't want to hear that cadence it in everyday settings.

Hot in valley, then storms

Environment Canada is warning that unseasonably warm weather is likely to continue, with a "ridge of high pressure" resting over the Okanagan Valley,...

3 hurt in May long crashes

Crashes in Vancouver left three people injured over the long weekend, including one 50-year-old pedestrian who was seriously injured after being struck by a...

Jets overhead in Okanagan

Some CF-18 jets were flying overhead in the Central and North Okangan over the weekend. Kelowna International Airport director Sam Samaddar says two jets were...

Two days of knights

Hints of summer finally came out in the Okanagan over the weekend – just in time to bring out some crowds for the second annual Osoyoos Medieval Faire....

N. Korea calls test success

North Korea fired a solid-fuel ballistic missile Sunday that can be harder for outsiders to detect before launch and later said the test was hailed as perfect...

Trump talks in Mideast

President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to extinguish "Islamic extremism" emanating from the region,...

Tinhorn evacs rescinded

UPDATE: 6:15 The evacuation order for properties along Tinhorn Creek south of Oliver has been rescinded. The evacuation order, which went into effect Saturday...

Driver tried to get help

A man accused of mowing down pedestrians in Times Square, killing a teenage Michigan tourist and injuring 22 others, said he had been trying to get psychiatric...

Rapid melt coming

Rapid upper level snowpack melt is causing Okanagan Lake and area creeks to rise even faster over the next two to three days. Environment Canada has issued a...

Reckless boaters on water

Several Okanagan residents have complained of boaters going wild on the waters this weekend, including boating wakes encroaching on properties and one boat...

Call for Brazil prez to go

Brazilians around the country staged demonstrations Sunday calling for their president to step down after the supreme court opened an investigation into...

Tattoos for sick kids

Tattoo artists from B.C. and Alberta are in Vernon this weekend raising money for The BC Children's Hospital Foundation. "My daughter's had three...

Calls for president to resign

Brazilians around the country staged demonstrations Sunday calling for their president to step down after the supreme court opened an investigation into...

Motorcycle vs. pedestrian

Paramedics rushed to the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle and pedestrian on Sunday. The incident happened about 1:30 p.m. on Highway 97 and Butt...

Tanker restarts journey

A tanker that ran aground east of Cornwall, Ont. on Friday has been freed. The coast guard says the ship was successfully repositioned and towed to a safe...

High stream flows expected

As the snowpack begins to melt in earnest, the River Forecast Centre has issued a number of new high streamflow advisories for regions of the Southern Interior....

Rebels depart Syrian city

Syria's government announced Sunday the country's third largest city Homs— once named the capital of the revolt against President Bashar...

Lake up, protect your land

Residents along Okanagan Lake are once again being urged to adequately protect their properties as the big lake continues to rise. Okanagan Lake rose 3.7...

2 Westside homes evac'd

Two Westside residences have been evacuated following a small landslide on Marchbank Road, off Westside Road, north of Killiney Beach, according to a release...

Avoid the Gossip Zone

A trouble shared is a trouble halved. This proverb encourages us to share our problems in order to alleviate the stress they cause. I totally agree with this...

4 to run in Lake Country

Three people will be running for Lake Country council in a June 24th by-election for the Carr's Landing seat. However, the Oyama council seat will be...

Turkey's prez leads party

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned as leader of Turkey's ruling party Sunday, pushing back criticism that his tenure has curtailed freedoms and...

Famed circus bows out

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus that has wowed crowds for 146 years with its "Greatest Show on Earth" is taking its final bow on...

Pacific pact to move ahead

The Pacific Rim trade ministers meeting in Vietnam committed Sunday to move ahead with the Trans Pacific Partnership trade pact after the United States pulled...

Alien tops box office

"Alien: Covenant" is just barely edging out "Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2" in the weekend box-office space battle. Studio estimates...

3 rescues in one day

Two people on dirt bikes were badly injured in separate accidents in the Shuswap and Okanagan regions Saturday as search teams scrambled to find them, according...

Trump: Good vs evil

UPDATE: 8:10 a.m. U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday implored Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries to extinguish "Islamic extremism"...

Body found in Ontario park

Provincial police in Kenora, Ont., say an eight-year-old boy was found dead at Rushing River Provincial Park. Ontario Provincial Police say they were called to...

Airliner slams into truck

An airliner struck a service truck at LAX airport in Los Angeles, Saturday, injuring several workers and leaving passengers stuck on board for hours. The...

N Korea fires missile

North Korea fired a medium-range missile on Sunday, U.S. and South Korean officials said, the latest ballistics test by a country speeding up its development of...

Everest climber dies

An American climber has died near the summit of Mount Everest and an Indian climber is missing after heading down from the mountain following a successful...

Pipeline plans face blocks

Kinder Morgan's plan to raise money for its Trans Mountain expansion through an initial public offering could not come at a more awkward time. In addition...

Sandbags for OK Landing

A Vernon realtor is helping out his Okanagan Landing neighbours as the level of Okanagan Lake continues to rise. David Pusey, himself a resident of the area,...

Walk questions Canada 150

A Manitoba indigenous leader plans to walk 120 kilometres next month in a decidedly different commemoration of Canada's 150th birthday. Derek Nepinak, grand...

Mom beats kids over card

A Jacksonville mother is facing two charges of child abuse after allegedly beating her daughters because they only bought her a card on Mother's Day. The...

Charter architect dies

Roger Tasse, who is considered the architect of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, died in hospital Saturday in Gatineau, Que. He was 85. His wife,...

Trudeau, Kenney trade barbs

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to Jason Kenney's threat to sue Ottawa if Kenney becomes premier by making a dig at the former federal Conservative...

High stakes in final count

British Columbia's final ballot count starts Monday to determine which party forms the province's next government almost two weeks after election day,...

Sea Lion grabs child

A heart-stopping video of a sea lion pulling a young girl into the water at a Vancouver-area wharf is a good reminder of why people should never feed wild...

Warriors name new captain

The West Kelowna Warriors have named forward Jared Marino as the team captain for the 2017-18 season. The 20 year old has played the last two seasons in West...

Cancer breakthrough in BC

BC Cancer Agency scientists have uncovered seven new subtypes of ovarian cancer. Their work could result in new treatment strategies for patients who don't...

Unsolved crimes: DLC

You could have the missing piece of the puzzle that will help the RCMP put someone behind bars. Here are some recent crimes that Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers...

Horoscope: May 21-27

Words can be seen as a challenge by those who already have a chip on their shoulder. Monday is a power day when decisions are made; resistance is there, but...

Meadowlark fest events

Artist Dorothy Tinning discussed her landscape paintings at a special talk at the Penticton Art Gallery on Saturday. The talk took place in the room where her...

Launch for new arts fest

A colourful warm up for the upcoming Artsrising Penticton took place at the art gallery on Saturday. The event featured mural artists, music and information on...

$75,000 for hospital

A popular doctors' hockey tournament in Vernon has netted big rewards for Vernon Jubilee Hospital. A $75,000 cheque from the Vernon Doctors Hockey...

Art from the heart for cops

A collaborative art piece has been unveiled at Kelowna's new RCMP Police Services Building. The month-long Gratitude Project saw students and residents show...

Castanet's week in review

Castanet's week in review with Nich Johansen.

Lots of poison ivy around

Poison Ivy is again showing up throughout the Okanagan. Lisa Scott, the program manager with the Okanagan Similkameen Invasive Species Society, said the plant...

La Frenz, Naramata

For Canada’s 150th birthday this year, Castanet is featuring an Okanagan wine each week, celebrating the bottles of our Valley and the diversity of the...

Rubble and Khloe

Critteraid in Summerland runs a cat sanctuary, caring for up to 60 felines at a time. Some come rehabilitated from feral colonies, while others are surrendered...

Rested and ready

Sometimes it pays to have a fresh horse. Cloud Computing skipped the Kentucky Derby, while eventual winner Always Dreaming and Classic Empire mixed it up in the...

Melania keeps head bare

Ignoring President Donald Trump's past admonition, U.S. first lady Melania Trump did not cover her head Saturday when they arrived in Saudi Arabia on the...

President of Iran re-elected

Iran's moderate President Hassan Rouhani trounced a hard-line challenger to secure re-election Saturday, saying his country seeks peace and friendship as it...

Trick shots

Kuma Films captured spectacular footage in Utah of world champion juggler Josh Horton juggling basketballs while sinking all sorts of insane trick shots on the...

911 for escaped elephant

Amazing how the 911 dispatcher didn't immediately hang up thinking this was a prank call.