Explore Castanet of the Early 2000s as B.C.'s Homepage Turns 25
In celebration of Castanet’s 25th anniversary, we are revisiting its origins. When Castanet launched on November 1, 2000, online news was a fresh concept and the internet looked very different from today.
Social media giants had not yet appeared, Google was just starting, and AOL was at its peak popularity. To commemorate 25 years online, we recreated our original website, letting you explore Kelowna's first homepage with some added headlines.
The retro site features a selection of stories that shaped Castanet’s early years along with local advertisements from that period. This nostalgic version will stay available all week right here.
“When Castanet launched on Nov. 1, 2000, online news was a novel concept and the world wide web looked very different than it does today.”
“The site has been filled with a sampling of stories that defined Castanet in the early years, as well as local ads from the time.”
Author's summary: Castanet celebrates 25 years by bringing back its original 2000 homepage, showcasing key news and ads from its early days in Kelowna.