Born and raised in Edmonton, he came to Castanet in 2025, after working in journalism the past four years in the Okanagan.
On the weekend, find Bowen on a tennis court, at the movie theatre, or refereeing basketball.
"We can't let them down": Foundry North Okanagan seeks city support for youth mental health hub
The new Foundry North Okanagan centre for youth is close to getting shovels in the ground, but funds are still needed. The 8,000 square-foot building will...
Kalamalka Lakers senior boys basketball team caps off season with provincial bronze
The Kalamalka Lakers senior boys basketball team is coming home with a little bit of hardware, after finishing third at the B.C Senior Boys AA Provincial...
Vernon council backs 152-unit Silver Star townhome project, despite "leapfrog" warning from Mayor
Despite being called a "classic leapfrog development" by Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming, a boundary extension request for a property on Silver Star Road...
Armstrong MetalFest announce 2026 lineup, featuring six Okanagan bands
Called one of the "loudest and most extreme" music festivals in the world, Armstrong MetalFest will return in 2026. The 16th annual festival will take...
Vernon councillor proposes making Clean Team a year-round operation
A Vernon councillor is asking city staff to look into operating the downtown Clean Team on a permanent basis. Coun. Kari Gares floated the idea during...
Enderby precautionary water advisory ending after 10 days on Thursday
A precautionary water quality advisory in Enderby that took effect on March 2 due to the repairing of a water treatment plant will be lifted on Thursday, March...
Vernon Vipers playoff hopes dim with back-to-back losses to Cranbrook Bucks
The Vernon Vipers’ playoff aspirations are on life support after dropping back-to-back games to the Cranbrook Bucks. The weekend sweep in Cranbrook leaves...
O'Keefe Ranch and Interior Heritage Society poised for more required funds from City of Vernon to replace historic mansion
The City of Vernon will be providing more required funds to Historic O'Keefe Ranch. At the upcoming council meeting on Monday, March 9, city staff is...
Vernon mobile home operator fined $55K by Residential Tenancy Branch for "continuous and deliberate non-compliance "
The Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) has fined the operator of Vernon’s Crown Villa Mobile Home Park $55,000 for years of "continuous and deliberate...
Bylaw files surge 18 per cent, as unhoused-related calls dominate Vernon workload
The City of Vernon’s Protective Services team will present its 2025 year-end report to council this Monday, revealing a sharp increase in total calls....







