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4 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
Two people have died in separate incidents on Okanagan Lake in the past three days, prompting police to remind the public about the importance of water safety. On Saturday, May 31, Vernon RCMP found the body of a woman near the Evely Recreation Site on Westside Road. She had gone missing the day before while swimming with her kayak.
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5 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
A new event is coming to Kelowna just in time for Go By Bike Week. The first-ever Bike to Vintage market will take place on Wednesday, June 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Railside Brewing. Held in the brewery’s parking lot, the free, family-friendly event will feature more than 15 local vendors selling vintage clothing, mid-century décor, jewelry, accessories, and more. The event is hosted by Corner Events and Railside Brewing as part of BC’s Go By Bike Week, which runs from May 31 to June 6.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
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6 days ago | 
castanetkamloops.net | Madison Reeve
Kelowna BC SPCA: Pet of the weekPet of the weekVIDEOMadison ReeveThis week's Kelowna SPCA pet of the week is Jet. Jet is an energetic boy who loves to run around. Jet would do best in a household with no other dogs. If you would like to adopt him head down to 3785 Casorso Rd. where the SPCA is open Tuesday to Saturday.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
A national non-profit organization dedicated to making sure no child sleeps on the floor has officially opened a new chapter in Kelowna. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), which began in Idaho in 2012, operates on a belief: “a bed is a basic need for the proper physical, emotional, and mental support that a child needs.”The organization has grown to more than 200 chapters across the United States and now includes 15 chapters in Canada — the newest in Kelowna.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
The City of West Kelowna and Visit Westside are launching a new summer event series designed to bring the community together. Starting Tuesday, June 3, residents can visit the outdoor plaza at West Kelowna City Hall and library building (3731 Old Okanagan Highway) for Pop-Ups on the Plaza. The pop-up events will include yoga, Zumba and 2-step dance lessons. On select Fridays, the plaza will also host the Friday market featuring a variety of local vendors. Pop-Ups on the Plaza is free to attend.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
Longboarders from around the world transformed Knox Mountain into a high-speed course on Saturday for the fourth annual Knox Mountain Downhill event. More than 50 riders took part in a full day of practice and qualifying runs, setting the stage for Sunday’s main event, which will feature heats of four racers speeding down the mountain throughout the day. Event director David Befus says this year’s course is both fast and technical.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
A routine training session turned into an unexpected wildlife rescue when members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) and Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) saved a stranded newborn deer on Saturday. In a post on Facebook, COSAR said the baby deer had fallen down a steep cliff on Kalamalka's Rattlesnake Point point and was trapped with no way back. "The mule deer fawn was likely no more than one day old," said Mitch LaRue, COSAR boat captain.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB) has issued a warning for the West Zone, including the Ashnola area, following an alert from the Slope Monitoring System (SMS). The warning will be in place from 5 p.m. Saturday May 31st until 3 a.m. Monday June 2nd.
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6 days ago | 
castanet.net | Madison Reeve
A grass fire that ignited Saturday afternoon in Lake Country was quickly brought under control by the Lake Country Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to the 11000 block of Camp Road shortly after 3:30 p.m., following reports of a fire in the area. According to a Facebook post by the District of Lake Country, all three stations were paged on the first alarm and a request for support of BC Wildfire Service Initial Attack crew.
