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Kelowna has the money but facing long wait for more RCMP officers
KELOWNA – The RCMP is expected to have a $2.5 million surplus this year that…
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…