He has spent the last 30 plus years in Kelowna and has called Castanet home since the fires of 2003.
With a background in both sports and news reporting, Wayne spends much of his time on the City Hall/political and sports beats at Castanet.
Wayne is married and has two grown sons of his own and a step-son.
Kelowna council authorize carrying over 269 projects into the 2024 budget cycle
Well over 250 projects valued at close to $300 million have been carries over from previous years into the 2024 budget cycle. City council's approval of the...
Kelowna investment portfolio tops $950 million
The City of Kelowna's investment portfolio continues to benefit from high interest rates set out by the Bank of Canada. Interest rates, which have soared...
Lakeshore road application paused while developer prepares new drawings
Kelowna city council will have to wait a few weeks before getting a look at a development permit application for an apartment building on Lakeshore Road. The...
Former Kelowna city councillor Marion Bremner loses battle to ALS
The City of Kelowna has lost one of the true pillars of the community. Marion Bremner, former Chamber of Commerce business leader of the year and city...
Downtown Kelowna pizza shop hoping to introduce karaoke and poetry readings
A patron participation endorsement is essentially just what it sounds like. If you want to do more than tap your toes, snap your fingers or hum to live music,...
Everett Silvertips doubled the Kelowna Rockets 4-2 Saturday
The Everett Silvertips showed why they are one of the top teams in the Canadian Hockey League. The Silvertips, ranked seventh nationally got the lead then...
Lake Country council asked to approve large townhouse development
Developers attempting to get housing projects approved in Lake Country have long complained the process has been taking far too long, causing some to abandon...
Kelowna Rockets fall 6-2 in Everett
It was not a productive road trip south of the border for the Kelowna Rockets Friday. Riding a streak of picking up points in nine straight, the Rockets hit a...
Penticton edged the West Kelowna Warriors 4-3 in sudden death overtime Friday
The West Kelowna Warriors will be glad when the regular season ends so they can say goodbye to three-on-three overtime. The Warriors lost for the ninth straight...
Street sweepers will be out in West Kelowna next week
The City of West Kelowna is advising residents to watch out for street sweepers. Sweepers will be out in force beginning next week beginning in Gellatly Bay,...