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Wendy Munyanyi, owner of Mary-Claris Hair Extensions, says three wigs worth a combined $900 were stolen during the latest break-in Tuesday morning.

Business owner Gerald Goertsen says over the weekend security cameras captured someone ripping out lavender plants from the side of his commercial building.

One of the most recent incidents happened just two weeks ago when the Goertsens found themselves temporarily locked inside their own office building.

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

Both students were taken to hospital with what police describe as serious injuries. Arbor View Drive was closed for hours while police investigated.

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

Owner Deb Liebholtz was left staring at sheets of plywood covering the damage. Instead of seeing an eyesore, she saw an opportunity

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.

Wyatt Cooper-Brown, manager of Okanagan Spirits' Kelowna location, says the company has seen increased sales as more Canadians look toward homegrown spirits amid the trade war.

The collaboration comes after another difficult wildfire season in the Okanagan and builds on previous efforts to test automated drones for wildfire response.

Mayor Tom Dyas has written to the federal health minister asking that the facility’s 2027 renewal be denied.

Thousands of visitors descended on the Central Okanagan city during the 10-day tournament, providing an early boost to tourism and local businesses ahead of the peak summer season.

Mayors in the Okanagan are specifically pointing to unused capacity at the Oliver facility as a potential location for mandatory care.

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.

Severe weather, from heavy rain and hail to extreme heat and drought, is making this year's pumpkin season increasingly unpredictable for Canadian farmers.

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

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

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.

Despite an air quality warning, organizers decided the Games could continue safely on Friday morning, after consulting with Environment Canada and closely monitoring conditions

Further up the lake, the Regional District of North Okanagan expanded evacuation orders and alerts on Sunday for dozens of properties because of the Bradley Creek wildfire.