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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Water advisory issued after West Kelowna water reservoir β€˜intentionally damaged’

A water advisory has been issued in West Kelowna, B.C., after city workers found intentional damage to a local water reservoir.

Mar 20 β€’ 18:53 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Patrol disparity sparks concerns in Kelowna’s 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.

Mar 20 β€’ 02:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 20 β€’ 02:14 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 β€’ 00:22 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 12 β€’ 03:05 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 12 β€’ 02:37 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 β€’ 01:45 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 β€’ 01:14 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

B.C. promises decision on Kelowna’s 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.

Mar 7 β€’ 00:41 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 5 β€’ 01:54 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 4 β€’ 00:26 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 28 β€’ 04:19 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Kelowna business community pushes back against province’s 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.

Feb 27 β€’ 01:48 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:26 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 21 β€’ 01:46 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 β€’ 00:22 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 β€’ 01:57 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 β€’ 03:48 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

'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.

Feb 10 β€’ 03:20 UTC

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