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Former Kelowna top cop’s public safety report zeros in on housing, RCMP staffing
KELOWNA – Bill McKinnon’s message of getting help for the homeless didn’t resonate with at…
Kelowna residents could be in for big property tax and housing cost increases
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran suggested that city councillors are not getting much sleep these…
Rainy week ahead for the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – A rainy work week is in the forecast for the Okanagan with the…
Police standoff in Kelowna’s Mission area ends peacefully
KELOWNA – A police incident involving a residence in Kelowna’s Mission area reportedly ended peacefully this…
Improving public safety in Kelowna could cost big bucks
KELOWNA – City Council hasn’t formally discussed its new Public Safety Report yet, but it…
Kelowna couple who got legal advice from toy lion denied appeal
KELOWNA – A Kelowna couple with a history of erratic and fervently-religious behaviour had their…
Kelowna mayor Basran doesn’t see light rail in Okanagan any time soon
KELOWNA – Mayor Colin Basran was a little sheepish about City Hall’s tech skills when…
Local politicians in Central Okanagan plan to get up close and personal
KELOWNA – West Kelowna is first in line for what could be a series of…
Kelowna RCMP looking for witnesses to possible child abduction
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP received a report this morning of a set of suspicious circumstances…
Police looking for driver in West Kelowna who threatened flagger
KELOWNA – An apparent road rage incident in West Kelowna yesterday has RCMP looking for…
Casino strike cost southern Interior cities more than $1 million
The 19-week strike at four Gateway Casino operations in Kamloops and the Okanagan has cut…
Kelowna tow truck owner urges road safety after death
KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman is urging drivers to spare a thought for tow truck…
Kelowna city staff recommend council support controversial supportive housing project
KELOWNA – Despite strong community opposition, City of Kelowna staff are recommending council support a rezoning…
City needs to take lead on improving public safety in downtown Kelowna: report
KELOWNA – City Hall needs to head a committee of key stakeholders in order to…
Three new lawsuits filed in connection to Kelowna social worker accused of theft
KELOWNA – A Kelowna social worker accused of defrauding young people in his care is…
Excavator stolen from Kelowna work site
KELOWNA – Police are trying to track down an excavator stolen from a work site…
Rain or wet flurries followed by sunny weekend in Okanagan
OKANAGAN – A couple of unsettled days will be followed by a sunny weekend, but…
Tickets on sale today for Rock the Lake 2019 in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Eleven classic rock bands will once again Rock the Lake at Kelowna’s Prospera…
Street patrols by private security guards seen to be making a difference in Kelowna, West Kelowna
KELOWNA – More than $150,000 is being spent on specialized private security street patrols in…
North Okanagan man heading to prison for ‘predatory’ actions toward young girl
VERNON – A 39-year-old North Okanagan man who says "troubled girls (are) his specialty" will…
Police searching for suspects in Kelowna attack
KELOWNA – After an injured man wandered into traffic yesterday morning in Kelowna, RCMP are…
Water board pushing for enhanced invasive mussel-fighting legislation
The Okanagan Basin Water Board continues its push for legislation to require mandatory out-of-province boat…
Big White on target to be first ski resort open in Okanagan
Ski conditions at Big White Ski Resort are listed as “marginal” but the hill will…
Kelowna man charged with murder released again
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man awaiting trial for the 2013 murder of Theresa Neville is…