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Kelowna city council is getting the results of a review about its policing model and what it would cost to switch to a municipal police force. And a smash-and-grab at a West Kelowna vape shop was captured on surveillance cameras.

A prolific offender who was the subject of a Kelowna RCMP public warning is back on the street again after being granted bail and a recent report to Kelowna City Council showed that bylaw is conducting regular patrols three times daily in the downtown core.

Kelowna City Council voted on Monday on the Kelowna Springs Golf Course land swap deal after a public hearing was held last week. We have the latest on what happened.

Kelowna city council has approved the contentious rezoning of a golf course for partial redevelopment. While it didn’t meet the needs of everyone, the 5-3 majority agreed it was the best option moving forward for the Kelowna Springs site. Victoria Femia has the story.

Kelowna City Council voted down a clerk recommendation to ban use of cellphones and other devices during committee meetings and Ballet Kelowna is launching a performance titled “Threefold Beat” which is inspired by the cardiovascular system.

Kelowna city council has shot down a proposal to ban all cellphones during meetings. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, what was meant to be an idea to ensure councillors remain focused has instead offended them.

Emotions are running high at Kelowna council over the future of a local golf course. The city is considering a land-swap offer from a developer, but Klaudia Van Emmerik explains why some area residents are pushing back against the proposal.

Kelowna City Council is moving forward with its request to opt out of the province’s Short-Term Rental Accommodations Act. It comes ahead of what’s expected to be a busy summer tourism season, but as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, some say it may already be too late. 

While Kelowna businesses wait for an improved response from the city’s announcement on Thursday, they are now left wondering who will pay for repairs and new protection measures. In addition, Kelowna City Council will be receiving a report on Monday to advance the Short Term Rental (STR) legislation exemption application.

Kelowna City Council is looking to opt out of the province’s short-term rental accommodation act. A number of big tourist events are being planned for the Okanagan this year and bringing thousands of tourists to town. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

New numbers from RCMP are confirming what Kelowna business owners have been dealing with for months, a rise in social disorder. The 2025 data being presented to city council as businesses continue to push for better supports. Victoria Femia reports.

A survey about community safety is being presented to Kelowna City Council with just under a quarter saying they’ve been a victim of crime in the past 12 months. And the BC Lions are set to play two regular season games at an expanded Apple Bowl early in the 2026 CFL season.

Penticton City Council rejected a temporary use permit for a tiny home village to help disperse a homeless encampment. What happens now? Bob Ursel is coaching Team Japan as they head into the Olympic curling qualifiers in Kelowna. The Kelowna resident has had quite a career himself.

While data shows crime in Kelowna is going down, a new survey being presented to city council Monday shows residents feel like it’s getting worse. As Victoria Femia reports, nearly half of those who say they’ve experienced crime did not report it to police.

Kelowna RCMP are reminding residents that fireworks are illegal and a high fire risk remains a concern. In addition, a petition has been started by Penticton residents who want city council to slow down on a proposed tiny house temporary housing project.

The B.C. Interior’s record-breaking heat and how to stay cool. And why the Kelowna city council has decided against a proposal to create much-needed hotel rooms.

Kelowna city council has rejected a rezoning proposal for badly-needed new hotel rooms, saying the Pandosy Street project has too many “loose ends.” Sydney Morton reports.

The City of West Kelowna is taking a hard look at how it delivers major projects. Cost overruns and construction setbacks prompted a sweeping review of recent builds. As Travis Lowe reports, the council is taking the recommendations seriously.

Kelowna City Council has kicked a food waste program proposal to the curb due to cost. But as Victoria Femia reports, the program may be revisited.

A City of Kelowna staff report is recommending against changing the wording of its procurement bylaw. The council has been reviewing whether to exclude U.S. and international bids for goods and services. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.