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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.

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.

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.

A report heads to Kelowna City Council next week that will consider charging non-residents more to use recreation facilities. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it’s believed it will give residents a better chance of getting into programs of their choice and prevent current fees from increasing.

Why Kelowna’s mayor is telling councillors to keep quiet ahead of city council meetings. And an exciting weekend for outdoor and wildlife enthusiasts as the B.C. Interior Sportsman Show returns.

The owner of a Kelowna home that was the subject of dozens of complaints went before city council, calling for his short-term rental business licence to be reinstated. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

While Kelowna city council finalizes the development plan for the city’s North End, there are concerns it doesn’t include any new schools to serve the 10,000 people that could move to the area. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Kelowna City Council is approving a new bylaw restricting minors from buying bear and pepper spray. This comes as Kelowna RCMP confirm an increase in incidents among youth. Victoria Femia has more.

Why Kelowna’s Gospel Mission needs your help as temperatures start to drop. And, it’s a thumbs up from Kelowna city council for what will soon be the city’s fourth tallest tower.

Kelowna city council is changing its code of conduct policy in hopes of limiting texts during meetings. The mayor proposed banning personal electronic devices in council chambers but councilors voted it down. Victoria Femia has more.

A new vision for the Tolko mill site is getting praise from Kelowna City Council. The developer presented its revised plan to council this week. Sydney Morton has more.

As crime continues plaguing Kelowna’s downtown core, more business owners and employees are coming forward with calls for help. Last month the city’s mayor said council was very close to unveiling some key strategies to address the growing problem but as Jayden Wasney reports, what those initiatives are is still unknown.