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This historic photo is of the Kelowna Regatta Parade circa 1977. The annual event was a highlight of the Okanagan summer. The regatta would draw quite a crowd, as pictured here while watching a man on a unicycle. If you have photos of Kelowna’s historic past that you would like to share please send them to newstips@kelownacapnews.com to be featured.

A look back at Kelowna’s past

Kelowna Regatta Parade 1977

  • Mar 16, 2023
This historic photo is of the Kelowna Regatta Parade circa 1977. The annual event was a highlight of the Okanagan summer. The regatta would draw quite a crowd, as pictured here while watching a man on a unicycle. If you have photos of Kelowna’s historic past that you would like to share please send them to newstips@kelownacapnews.com to be featured.
The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins

Horsey Ladies Okanagan round up new fundraiser

Tack sale April 1 raises funds for an equine coach to benefit student

The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins
Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)

Movable Feast showcases Indigenous artistry in Penticton

Outstanding lineup of Indigenous artists showcased in free March 29 show at Cleland Theatre

Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)
For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Daughter donates blood for dad’s birthday

‘If I’m out there donating, someone else is donating for him’ B.C. woman says

For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Plastic Easter eggs. (Pixabay)

Get egged for Easter: Lakes community realtor setting up backyard egg hunts

Interested families in the Lakes in Lake Country should sign up by April 2

Plastic Easter eggs. (Pixabay)
Polished stones and gems for pendants. (Dr. Siyi Chen/Special to The News)

Canada Gem Shows announces five stops in B.C.

Vendor spots are still available

Polished stones and gems for pendants. (Dr. Siyi Chen/Special to The News)
(Photo: Pixabay)

Kelowna charity group hosting panel to discuss discrimination in favour of able-bodied

Tickets are required to attend the free event

(Photo: Pixabay)
You could win your dream home! Your Choices Lottery tickets are your chance to become a multi-millionaire. Photo courtesy Choices Lottery

City, sea, or suburbs? The choice could be yours!

Choices Lottery winner will choose 1 of 9 Grand Prizes, including home packages worth $2.7 million+

  • Mar 13, 2023
You could win your dream home! Your Choices Lottery tickets are your chance to become a multi-millionaire. Photo courtesy Choices Lottery
The Okanagan Forest Task Force cleaned up a year old illegal camp site in the backcountry near Bartley Rd. (OFTF/Facebook)

Okanagan Forest Task Force works with RCMP to remove backcountry campers

OFTF Founder Kane Blake shared before and after photos on Facebook

The Okanagan Forest Task Force cleaned up a year old illegal camp site in the backcountry near Bartley Rd. (OFTF/Facebook)
The Seedy Sunday event included a chick holding station by donation. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Photos: Kicking the winter blues with Seedy Sunday in Kelowna

The event is hosted by Okanagan Master Garderners and goes until 3 p.m.

The Seedy Sunday event included a chick holding station by donation. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
Startup Grind Kelowna is set to launch in May. (@startupgrindkelowna/Instagram)

New opportunity coming to Kelowna for entrepreneurs and investors

Startup Grind Kelowna’s first event will take place in May

Startup Grind Kelowna is set to launch in May. (@startupgrindkelowna/Instagram)
Honey the Pomeranian showed off her outfit at a dog parade during SilverStar Mountain Resort’s Dog Day event Friday, March 10, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

PHOTOS: A doggone good time at Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain Resort

SilverStar’s Dog Day featured a weiner race, an obstacle course, a doggy dance-off and more

Honey the Pomeranian showed off her outfit at a dog parade during SilverStar Mountain Resort’s Dog Day event Friday, March 10, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Alleycats Alliance volunteers will be at PetSmart on Banks Road on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Look for a new feline friend with the help of Alleycats Alliance in Kelowna

Alleycats Alliance will be at PetSmart on Banks Road on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Alleycats Alliance volunteers will be at PetSmart on Banks Road on Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
The Kelowna International Airport (YLW) hosted its spring travel show on Saturday, March 11. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

Kelowna International Airport hosts spring travel show

The travel show took place at the KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence

The Kelowna International Airport (YLW) hosted its spring travel show on Saturday, March 11. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
Erin Jackson, the City of Salmon Arm’s first female chief administrative officer, speaks at an event hosted by the SAFE Society on March 8 at the Anvil Coffee Collective about her path to her current job. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)

City of Salmon Arm’s CAO speaks on International Women’s Day of her path to top job

SAFE Society celebrates women with 2023 theme of ‘Embracing equity’

Erin Jackson, the City of Salmon Arm’s first female chief administrative officer, speaks at an event hosted by the SAFE Society on March 8 at the Anvil Coffee Collective about her path to her current job. (Martha Wickett-Salmon Arm Observer)
Jason Simon speaking to Eagle River Secondary students last Thursday, March 9. (Rebecca Willson/Eagle Valley News)

Former NHL player inspires Sicamous high school students

Jason Simon spoke on residential schools, goal-setting, and never giving up on dreams

Jason Simon speaking to Eagle River Secondary students last Thursday, March 9. (Rebecca Willson/Eagle Valley News)
This Penticton art duo were one of two winners to win a $100 prize at Okanagan Lake Park on Saturday, April 1, 2022, at the first-ever Ignite the Arts’ Sculpture Contest. (Logan Lockhart -Western News)

Popular festival returns to make Penticton ‘cultural capital of B.C.’ again

The second annual Ignite the Arts Festival runs from March 24 to April 2

This Penticton art duo were one of two winners to win a $100 prize at Okanagan Lake Park on Saturday, April 1, 2022, at the first-ever Ignite the Arts’ Sculpture Contest. (Logan Lockhart -Western News)
Apex Mountain Resort has finished in the top 10 of this year’s Mackenzie TopPeak competition. (Apex Mountain Resort)

National TV broadcast recognizing Apex Mountain Resort; hill wins $2k in competition

Online voters had their say and selected Apex as one of the best ski communities in Canada

Apex Mountain Resort has finished in the top 10 of this year’s Mackenzie TopPeak competition. (Apex Mountain Resort)
Ethan, 12, suffered damage to his leg after falling under a Kelowna transit bus on Feb. 28, 2023. (GoFundMe)

Fundraiser tops $10,000 for Kelowna boy injured after falling under bus

The GoFundMe says donations will help with cost of physiotherapy

Ethan, 12, suffered damage to his leg after falling under a Kelowna transit bus on Feb. 28, 2023. (GoFundMe)
A move by the Central Okanagan Board of Education to stop one public question/comment option is intended to dial down the rhetoric based on false allegations and politically motivated attacks at board meetings. (File photo)

Central Okanagan trustees move to silence false rhetoric

Public question/comment option at board meetings cancelled

  • Mar 9, 2023
A move by the Central Okanagan Board of Education to stop one public question/comment option is intended to dial down the rhetoric based on false allegations and politically motivated attacks at board meetings. (File photo)