Kelowna Capital News

Kelowna Capital News is a newspaper based in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on delivering news about the local community, including sports, business updates, job opportunities, and events. This publication has been serving the community since it first started in 1930.

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South Okanagan hospital district tops up 2025 budget by $143K to keep project

1 day ago | kelownacapnews.com | Brennan Phillips

The Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District (OSRHD) voted to increase how much funding they will provide to Interior Health in order to keep a project on the books for 2025. The board was unanimous on April 17 in approving an additional $143,412 in funding in order to keep upgrades for the Penticton Regional Hospital in 2025's budget.
Environmental appeal board upholds $197K fines against private Skaha sewer

1 day ago | kelownacapnews.com | Brennan Phillips

The BC Environmental Appeal Board upheld almost $200,000 in fines against the owner of a private sewer system for a neighbourhood overlooking Skaha Lake south of Penticton. Johnny Aantjes, the now-former owner of the Vintage Views private sewer system, had filed an appeal over multiple breaches of municipal wastewater regulations registered by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and the Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Low Carbon Innovation.
Person allegedly missing from crash in Lake Country: COSAR

6 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jordy Cunningham

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) has turned a file over to the RCMP after a crash in Lake Country on Thursday night (April 17). As BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) attended the scene, they requested COSAR's help to find and assess "a possible medical emergency." According to COSAR, the driver of the vehicle was reportedly ejected from the vehicle. "Despite a thorough search, the subject could not be located," said COSAR on social media.
Spring sports starting to ramp up in Kelowna: Weekend preview

6 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jordy Cunningham

Hockey season has come to an end in the Central Okanagan but the boys are summer are now starting the shine. Okanagan College Coyotes baseball After a week off, the Okanagan College (OC) Coyotes are back on the diamond this long weekend against the Vancouver Island University (VIU) Mariners. Going into the four-game series, the Coyotes sit fourth in the Canadian College Baseball Conference (CCBC) with a record of 6-5. Meanwhile, the Mariners sit one game back at 6-6.
Metis Cherryville woman contends for Favourite Chef

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Roger Knox

You're never too old to learn something new. Nor are you too old to find your niche in life. Danielle Gordon from Cherryville is the poster woman.
VIDEO: Golf game turns physical at West Kelowna course

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Brittany Webster

WARNING: This video contains explicit language. A video posted to Reddit shows a not-so-friendly golf game at a course in West Kelowna. Two Eagles Golf Course Director of Operations Richard Sykes confirmed the altercation happened Monday, April 14. The video shows a group of people throw fists on the green. Sykes said RCMP were called in and handled the situation. None of the facility's staff were involved. A caption on the video suggests one individual suffered a broken jaw.
Kelowna councillor sees new Parkinson Recreation Centre as 'legacy' project

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Gary Barnes

Councillor Charlie Hodge is hoping the new Parkinson Recreation Centre (PRC) will be a legacy for the city. At Monday’s (Apr. 14) meeting, his first in several weeks after being sidelined by a fall, Hodge joined his colleagues in praising staff for bringing the $242 million project to the construction ready stage. “I think that this is going to be a place where people will want to go for years to come,” he said.
Salmon Arm Silverbacks fans share the love after team eliminated from playoffs

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Lachlan Labere

The Salmon Arm Silverbacks' playoffs campaign was cut short in Sherwood Park. After coming out on the losing end of a 3-2 tally in Games 1 and 2 at Rogers Rink, the Silverbacks travelled to Alberta for Games 3 and 4 (April 8 and 9) in their playoff series versus the Sherwood Park Crusaders. Salmon Arm's Sherwood Park hosts did not disappoint their fans in Game 3, which ended in a 4-0 shutout.
UPDATE: Dog taken to vet after eating Easter decorations at Vernon park

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Jennifer Smith

An Easter bunny's annual attempt to brighten up a BX dog park has been dashed. The spring holiday decorations were peeking from trees and shrubs and adorned tables and fences at the BX Ranch Dog Park two weeks ago. "Hundreds of Easter eggs and other Easter decorations hung from the trees and fences bringing awe and happiness to us dog walkers," said Barbara Laursen, a regular at the park with her four-legged friend Ozzy. But by Friday, they were all gone.
Kelowna's Bernard Ave briefly closed after fire in Subcity Donair

1 week ago | kelownacapnews.com | Bowen Assman

A small fire inside of Subcity Donair in Kelowna prompted a brief closure on Bernard Avenue. Kelowna fire crews responded around 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 13 after reports of a small fire lit inside of the bathroom. Sub City patrons self-evacuated while Bernard Ave was closed between Ellis and Pandosy Street. According to a reporter on scene, the road has reopened and the three fire trucks that responded have left.