Swingin’ for a Cause in Wild Style: Fancy Pants Golf Tournament returns to Kelowna It's the 8th annual edition of the tournament and this year's event will benefit several local causes. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna weekend weather: Sunny, highs around 30°C, potential smoke? While it could be a little hazy at times, it's expected to be a hot and beautiful weekend overall. Forecast ⤵️ www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna company delivers global sustainable tourism certification developed with the United Nations GreenStep and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification. 🔻 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Over 30 drowning deaths in BC so far this year as National Drowning Prevention Week begins According to the RCMP, many of those deaths may have been preventable through water-safety measures like wearing a lifejacket. Learn more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Paving of Gordon and Lexington drives to result in overnight closures, lane restrictions #Kelowna Gordon will shut down for the night between Lexington and Cook at 8 pm on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Beer column: I’ll take my iced cappuccino in beer form, please and thanks While a lot of creative summer seasonals lean toward fruit, Old Yale Brewing has gone in a different direction with their latest release. Check this one out 🍻⤵️ www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

New healthcare training programs at OC to strengthen BC's laboratory workforce The Province has made a $1.5-million investment to help launch the new programs. Read more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

BC judge finds man not guilty of sexually assaulting stepdaughter The alleged offences took place when the complainant was between the ages of 8 and 11. Full story: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

You could design Kelowna's next 'I Voted' sticker Three winning designs will be chosen and worn by thousands of voters across the city on election day this fall. Learn more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

YMCA's free ‘Choose to Move’ program returns to Kelowna this summer Interested participants are encouraged to sign up for an information session coming up this week. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna airport's Ellison Field Taphouse Kitchen & Baris'airport pub of the year' Known as the Oscars of airport dining. 🔻 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

KGH Foundation will look for new CEO as Allison Young announces retirement plans Once she leaves the non-profit sector after a 22-year career, Young plans to establish a small business inspired by her love of coffee, flowers and art. Full story: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Wine column: Powered by Riesling Synchromesh in Okanagan Falls makes 8 different Rieslings. 🔻 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

'Very mobile': Police believe subjects of Amber Alert were in the Okanagan While the Amber Alert was cancelled, the 6-year-old and 4-year-old boys are both considered missing and the two 35-year-old adults are wanted for abduction. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

‘Feels like I’m dreaming’: BC man to buy new house after $2M lotto win He says he's used to $1 or $10 wins, so seeing a seven-digit number pop up on his tablet was a new and exciting experience. Read more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

BC mother, 31, reported missing along with 1-month-old son Police believe they could be travelling in a green 2003 Ford Expedition with BC plates RJ360C. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Connector (#BCHwy97C) blocked eastbound at #BCHwy5A junction A witness at the scene reports that the incident involves a motorcycle. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Death outside Capri Centre not believed to be heat-related: Kelowna RCMP Despite the best efforts of bystanders, police and paramedics to provide medical assistance, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

West Kelowna firefighters thrust into action early as flames engulf workshop The fire began shortly before 5 am and a local photographer who lives nearby captured some jaw-dropping visuals with his drone. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Annual car show will showcase spectacular vehicles in West Kelowna this weekend The free, family-friendly event will also feature live music, a beverage garden, food trucks, a kids' zone and vendors. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

VIDEO: Police find speeding BC biker after 4 days thanks to dash cam footage #BCHwy1 “It’s not hard to imagine how the speed and unsafe driving behaviour in this video could have easily led to the motorcyclist’s death.” Watch ⤵️ www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Over 1,000 people will swim across Okanagan Lake this weekend “Whether it's your first time or an annual tradition, there's nothing quite like hearing your name announced as you make your way through the finish arch." Learn more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kamloops police dog Neeka retiring at age 6 due to medical reasons Neeka will live out the rest of her years at a family home in Kamloops eating plenty of bagels, which are her favourite treat. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Smoke from new wildfire west of #BCHwy33 visible from Big White The BC Wildfire Service has quickly assigned ground and aerial resources to the incident. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

‘Overwhelming demand’: The Price is Right Live adds 2nd show in Kelowna If you've dreamed of playing Plinko and Cliffhangers, spinning the Big Wheel and competing in the Showcase Showdown, this is your chance! Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Body of drowned tuber recovered from Okanagan Lake Police say the man wasn't wearing a life jacket when he was thrown off the tube being towed behind a boat on July 11. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

UBCO Heat men's basketball adds 3 Kelowna athletes to roster The KSS and OKM grads are all transferring back home after beginning their university careers elsewhere. Read more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Looking for plans around Kelowna? The BC Summer Games, Okanagan Dream Rally, Feast of Fields, and more are coming up July 24–30. Presented by Trevi Pools and Spas. See what's happening 👇 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/... #NowYouKnow #Kelowna

‘Asleep at the wheel’: Okanagan Mounties find shotgun in back of impaired driver’s car The driver received a roadside prohibition for impaired driver, his car was towed away to an impound lot and he was arrested for firearm-related offences. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Tesla driver caught ‘reading documents’ as car self-drove along #BCHwy97 in West Kelowna "Regardless of the technology available in a vehicle, drivers are responsible for maintaining control and remaining attentive at all times." Read more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

New wildfire beside Coquihalla not a threat to the highway: BCWS People travelling along Hwy 5 may see smoke from the fire located between Hope and the Coquihalla Summit. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna named co-host of 2027 Special Olympics BC Games Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing will be hosted at Big White Ski Resort and Telemark Nordic Ski Club from Feb. 5-7. Learn more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna apartment rents the biggest dropper in the whole country Down 11.4% from last year. 🔻 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

With water-wise landscaping and FireSmart practices, you can help protect your home, conserve water, and build a more resilient Okanagan—one smart choice at a time. Read more 🔽 www.kelownanow.com/news/news/Sp...

West Kelowna now a local partner of the federal Housing Design Catalogue It's a throwback to the post-World War II days when Canada used a national design catalogue to quickly build homes. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Heat warning issued for the Okanagan Daytime highs in the mid-to-high 30s combined with overnight lows in the high teens prompted the alert from Environment Canada. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Learner motorcycle rider busted going 177 km/h in 80 km/h zone on BC highway The incident involving the 22-year-old female rider came less than a week after a fatal motorcycle accident on the same stretch of road. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Sit-skiing, moon cycles, irrigation and poop on Kelowna leg of the Amazing Race Canada Big White, Kelowna and West Kelowna all looked incredible on national television Tuesday night! Read more ⤵️ www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Straight From DeHart - July 15, 2026 🔽 The latest from #Kelowna city councillor Maxine DeHart! 🔽 www.kelownanow.com/columns/maxi...

Confoundingly, the bright spots in Kelowna's real estate market are cheapold condos and luxury $2M+ houses First-time homebuyers are also getting active. 🔻 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

How many games will Madden Daneault be able to play with Kelowna this year? He's the highest-touted prospect in Rockets history and there will be plenty of hype around his WHL debut as a 15-year-old. Learn more: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

A pair of $3M home prizes in Kelowna up for grabs in BC Children's Hospital Dream Lottery A custom home in Shorerise or a modern farmhouse townhome in Wilden. 🔻 www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Watchdog continues to probe police-involved Kelowna shooting The incident saw an RCMP officer injured after being dragged by a fleeing vehicle and the suspect shot as he drove away. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

UPDATE: Body of missing boater recovered from Mara Lake The search began Friday night after the group he was boating with realized that he was unaccounted for. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Pair of Okanagan FC teams strike gold at provincials while another is disqualified The U15 boys and U14 girls prevailed in thrilling Sunday finals, but the U17 boys team lost their chance to do the same after a Disgrace of Gijón performance on Saturday. www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Water quality advisory issued for part of West Kelowna after morning car crash The collision resulted in a water main break and a significant loss of water and pressure. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Helmetless woman, 30, killed in BC e-scooter crash Police say a helmet won't prevent collisions, but it will significantly reduce the risk of a catastrophic injury or death. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna fire sends short-lived plume of black smoke into the sky The smoke rose around 11 am in the area of KGH and Cameron Park, but was snuffed out within 20 minutes or so. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Months-long construction project underway on Spall between Bernard and Harvey #Kelowna Work will progress block-by-block in phases and is expected to be ongoing through November. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...

Kelowna, West Kelowna and Big White to shine on the Amazing Race Canada tonight While the North and South Okanagan were both recently featured on the show, this is the first Kelowna-centric episode since the opening leg of season 1 in 2013. Details: www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/...