A Kelowna man received an extra six and a half months in jail after pleading guilty to manslaughter. The fatal assault took place in 2022 outside a downtown nightclub, leaving a 35-year-old victim dead.
Kelowna’s beloved Dragon Boat Festival is set to bring waves of excitement to Tugboat Bay starting at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11. Twenty-one teams, including 12 women’s crews and nine mixed teams, will take to the water in a celebration of vibrant competition and community spirit.
Soccer fans in Kelowna can look forward to a festive gathering at Waterfront Park on July 2. The free, all-ages World Cup watch party will feature two live matches, presented on the Waterfront Park Stage as part of the Touchdown Kelowna festival.
Denim on the Diamond, a long-running Kelowna music festival, is set to return to City Park this September. Organized by Thick as Thieves Entertainment, it originally began in 2018 at King Stadium and continues to draw crowds seeking live music and community spirit.
Okanagan angel investors committed a record $407,000 to three Canadian startups, marking the program’s largest single-year investment in eight years. Held last week at Metro Hub in Kelowna, the 2026 Okanagan Angel Summit Finale drew more than 225 attendees eager to witness this funding milestone.
A women’s physiotherapy clinic in Kelowna’s north end wants to move beyond its temporary permit and gain permanent status. The challenge? Its location is zoned industrial, and health services typically aren’t allowed.
The City of Kelowna launches its contentious Burtch Road extension on March 11, leading to road closures around the Byrns Road and Guisachan Road roundabout. Though many see the project as a necessary upgrade, others question its impact on the surrounding community.
Kelowna’s Rotary Centre for the Arts is opening 2026 with a new series of winter programs that cater to creative minds of all ages. With classes for adults, seniors, youth, and families, this fresh lineup blends new workshops with returning favorites, setting a bright tone for the year.
Castanet Media recently celebrated 25 years in operation, tracing its roots from an internet service provider to a major news source. With seven bureaus throughout the Southern Interior, the Kelowna-based company employs 20 reporters and over 50 staff members, highlighting its remarkable growth.
Mixed reactions greeted the unveiling of the final proposed master plan for the old Tolko Mill site in Kelowna’s north end. Several hundred residents attended a public viewing, where they explored the site’s transformation and shared feedback with representatives from the developer.