Cindy White

2 days ago | castanet.net | Cindy White

West Kelowna residents should be prepared for disruptions to their drive in a couple of parts of the city this summer. The City of West Kelowna says work is about to begin on two major projects; improvements to the active transportation corridor along Horizon Drive and much-needed improvements to the intersection of Butt Road and Old Okanagan Highway. The $4.3 million project will include an intersection closure and detours on dates still to being determined.

2 days ago | castanet.net | Cindy White

After losing the bulk of its funding last year, Kelowna’s Childhood Connections will be able to expand access to services for vulnerable children, youth and families in the Central Okanagan. The small, local non-profit held its first-ever Colours for Caring Fun Run on Sunday, May 25. More than 500 participants helped surpass the fundraising goal, bringing in $45,570 to support the Strong Roots Centre at #101-1505 Harvey Ave.

3 days ago | castanet.net | Cindy White

Truck catches fire along John Hindle Drive in KelownaTruck fire on John HindlePhoto: ContributedA service truck caught fire along John Hindle Drive on Wednesday morning. A vehicle has gone up in flames along John Hindle Drive in Kelowna. A Castanet reader shared a photo showing a truck on the side of John Hindle near the intersection of Glenmore Road. The vehicle appears to be a service truck of some kind. The Kelowna Fire Department is on the scene.

3 days ago | castanet.net | Cindy White

The Central Okanagan Food Bank is celebrating the opening of its new, larger and more accessible operations centre in West Kelowna. The move to #203-3710 Hoskins Rd. enhances accessibility and visibility, is close to public transit and offers improved services. “We’re so thankful for the extra space that helps us create and offer a choice model. And secondly, we’re able to do fridges and freezers and actually do extra storage for food, because the need is so great,’ said COFB CEO Trevor Moss.

3 days ago | castanetkamloops.net | Cindy White

The Central Okanagan Food Bank is celebrating the opening of its new, larger and more accessible operations centre in West Kelowna. The move to #203-3710 Hoskins Rd. enhances accessibility and visibility, is close to public transit and offers improved services. “We’re so thankful for the extra space that helps us create and offer a choice model. And secondly, we’re able to do fridges and freezers and actually do extra storage for food, because the need is so great,’ said COFB CEO Trevor Moss.