Water advisory issued after West Kelowna water reservoir βintentionally damagedβ
A water advisory has been issued in West Kelowna, B.C., after city workers found intentional damage to a local water reservoir.
Patrol disparity sparks concerns in Kelownaβs Rutland neighbourhood
Residents of Kelowna's Rutland neighborhood express concerns about rising crime and police presence during a town hall meeting led by Conservative MLA Gavin Dew.
After more than 400 police files, Kelowna reoffender released on bail
Justin Collins, a repeat offender in Kelowna, has been released on bail despite facing new charges and a lengthy criminal history.
Prospera Place urged to pull the plug on controversial comedian coming to Kelowna
Controversial comedian Ben Bankas is determined to proceed with his performance in Kelowna, B.C., despite mounting calls for the show's cancellation due to his offensive material.
Kelowna man who died off Belize coast was killed in a fall: autopsy
An autopsy confirms that Thomas David Harman, a 72-year-old man from Kelowna, died from blunt force traumatic injuries after falling from a height on a catamaran off the coast of Belize.
Kelowna restaurant broken into twice in 24 hours
Cecil's Perogies in Kelowna was targeted twice by thieves within 24 hours, resulting in significant damage and a police investigation.
Kelowna city council to vote on controversial golf course land swap on Monday
Kelowna city council is set to decide on a contentious land swap that could alter the Kelowna Springs Golf Course amid divided community opinions.
Man charged following September 2025 knife attack on Kelowna cab driver
A man has been charged in connection with a knife attack on a cab driver in Kelowna, B.C., that occurred in September 2025.
Standing room only at Kelowna public hearing on controversial land swap
A public hearing in Kelowna regarding a contentious land swap between the city and a development company drew significant attention and divided community opinions.
Kelowna charity hopes for surge in donations to re-open quickly after break-in and theft
A charity in Kelowna is seeking donations to recover from a break-in that led to significant losses.
B.C. promises decision on Kelownaβs request to speed up short-term rental exemption
Kelowna, B.C., anticipates an earlier tourism season with several major events lined up and the potential for increased short-term rental opportunities.
New safety measures announced amid wait for answers in 2021 Kelowna crane collapse
After a tragic crane collapse in Kelowna in 2021 that resulted in five deaths, the province has introduced new safety measures to prevent future incidents.
Kelowna resident launches poster campaign to fight crime in his neighbourhood
A resident of Kelowna, B.C. initiates a poster campaign to raise awareness and combat rising crime rates in his neighborhood.
Kelowna-based rescue group pauses intake of new animals as financial stress grows
A Kelowna animal rescue organization, Paws It Forward, is halting the intake of new animals due to financial difficulties exacerbated by rising medical and care costs.
Kelowna mayor does not ask for more RCMP funding during Victoria trip
Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas visited Victoria but did not request additional funding for RCMP despite acknowledging community policing needs.
Kelowna business community pushes back against provinceβs proposed PST expansion
The Kelowna business community strongly opposes a proposed expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) in British Columbia that would increase operational costs for local businesses.
Kelowna RCMP make multiple arrests following armed robbery in Rutland
Police in Kelowna arrested multiple individuals following an armed robbery at a local convenience store.
City of Kelowna security patrols should be expanded to Rutland, business owners say
Business owners in Rutland, Kelowna, are calling for an expansion of security patrols to address rising social disorder and safety concerns.
RCMP investigating after fraudulent QR codes found on 75 Kelowna parking meters
The City of Kelowna is investigating the placement of fraudulent QR codes on 75 parking meters, which redirected users to a scam site.
Promised replacement of aging long-term care home in Kelowna put on hold indefinitely
Plans to replace the aging Cottonwoods Extended Care home in Kelowna, B.C., have been indefinitely paused according to the recent provincial budget announcement.
Adaptive bikes stolen from Kelowna non-profit, leaving disability community reeling
A significant theft of adaptive bikes from a Kelowna non-profit organization has left the local disability community concerned about losing access to essential outdoor activities.
Proposed cellphone ban during Kelowna council meetings faces overwhelming pushback
Kelowna city councillors overwhelmingly rejected a proposed ban on cellphone use during council meetings, emphasizing personal responsibility over regulations.
Public hearing set for controversial Kelowna golf course redevelopment
Residents in Kelowna are voicing concerns over a proposed redevelopment of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course that would involve a land swap for industrial use.
'I hear you': Social disorder up, break-ins down, says Kelowna RCMP
Kelowna's RCMP report a rise in social disorder alongside a decrease in break-ins, highlighting concerns from local business owners.