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Kelowna business owners say security measures have become necessary just to stay open, even as the City of Kelowna rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crime

The concept would add two transit-only lanes to the existing six lanes between the William R. Bennett Bridge and UBC Okanagan — a project staff say could be 20 years away.

At the Kelowna Beer Institute, business is up by nearly 30 per cent as festival-goers explore the city's restaurants, breweries and events between games.

Using encaustic, a technique that combines heated beeswax, and tree sap, Angela Hansen is creating a new exhibit inspired by the changing world around her.

New data from Statistics Canada's Crime Severity Index show the volume and seriousness of police-reported crime in the Kelowna census metropolitan area fell 4.5 per cent in 2025.

Among the considerations is no longer having a caretaker living on the mountain, which is troubling news to many people who use the park or live near it.

The issues plaguing Rutland are ones that have long been overlooked, according to many who live and work in the area.

Union launches letter-writing campaign as relatives of five men killed in 2021 disaster call for accountability and stronger crane-safety oversight

A growing wave of extortion cases across British Columbia is raising concerns in Kelowna after police confirmed two reported incidents in the city so far this year

Resident Tessa Sears and business owner Harjit Toora say they wanted to speak out because they feel too much of the conversation around crime focuses on downtown.

Tourism officials note that, despite last week's smoke, much of this summer has been relatively smoke-free.

Businesses throughout downtown Kelowna are also ramping up preparations as Memorial Cup displays pop up across the city ahead of the tournament.

Safety concerns, along with poverty and homelessness, were among the top reasons cited for the decline.

The games, last hosted in Kelowna 18 years ago, welcomed approximately 2,600 athletes from across British Columbia.

David Hickey, a driver with the High Acuity Response Team, helped receive dozens of seniors at Kaigo Senior Living Facility in Kelowna.

Justin Wayne Collins, 49, was sentenced to six months in jail on July 3 after he pleaded guilty to committing an indecent act, mischief and theft in Kelowna earlier this year.

On Thursday, the Air Quality Health Index reached 10+, the highest risk category on the scale.

Now after months of debate, city council has officially made its position known with a unanimous vote by council to send a letter to both BC Hydro and the BC Utilities Commission.

This ridge of high pressure will bring elevated temperatures during the day and while it will cool down at night, temperatures will remain high.

The B.C. Lions have touched down in Jay Christensen's backyard, bringing his football career full circle.