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As Kelowna deals with an increase in social disorder and crime, the city’s top cop is calling for a lot more RCMP officers than are currently allocated in this year’s budget. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

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.

Kelowna’s RCMP Officer in Charge has said the detachment needs 32 more officers at $250k each. Mayor Tom Dyas said he was leaving that for the budget process. And Kelowna’s Ty Sperle is a walking example of medical innovation after a trail of genetic editing cured him of a rare immune disease, Granulomatous Disease or...

Businesses close to the Penticton homeless encampment are expressing their concerns after a number of fires last week. They say there have been ongoing incidents that continue to affect their bottom line. The City of Kelowna, RCMP and the Downtown Kelowna Association had launched a pilot CCTV registry back in 2020, but it seems they...

Kelowna RCMP are assuring the public, they are taking steps to address crime and growing incidents of social disorder in the downtown core. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it follows increasing frustration by business owners who say they are at a breaking point.

This was a quick appearance for James Plover in court on Tuesday morning. Bailey McCourt’s family is upset about the slow justice process and not being given access to be in court for all proceedings. And, Kelowna RCMP held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to address concerns over break-and-enters and social disorder incidents.

Kelowna rcmp say drivers are continuing to ignore rules designed to protect children – and speeding through school zones. And as Victoria Femia reports, one parent is wondering if it’ll take someone getting killed or injured before people get the message.

Business owners in Kelowna were able to meet with government and RCMP officials to discuss solutions to ongoing theft, vandalism and disorder. And the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce says it’s still waiting to hear from Housing Minister Christine Boyle after the CEO wrote a letter asking for an early short-term rental exemption.

An Okanagan MLA is sharing her experience after she got a first-hand look at what type of calls officers are responding to. Kristina Loewen went on a ride-along with the RCMP in Kelowna. Victoria Femia has the details.

MLA Kristina Loewen went on a ride-along with the RCMP. Two major takeaways were that cells at the local detachment are empty and the homeless population is keeping everyone busy. Also, local builder Les Bellamy delivers a petition to Kelowna City Hall, requesting that other locations for the Performing Arts Centre can be explored.

The City of Kelowna and RCMP say newcomers from the Prairies are part of the increase in crime and social problems plaguing the city. And the Okanagan Humane Society has taken in 42 dogs and puppies to start the year. This includes six puppies from the Merritt rescue.

RCMP are promising to step up efforts to address crime and disorder in downtown Kelowna, but there are concerns it could come at the expense of other neighbourhoods. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, residents and businesses in Rutland say they are already facing their own challenges.

Several vigils are being planned in the Okanagan for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge shooting. The flags at city hall are at half-mast. We speak to those living in Kelowna with deep connections to Tumbler Ridge. And, the push to save 67 kilometres of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail from being decommissioned is ramping...

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 new Officer in Charge of the Kelowna RCMP isn’t mincing his words about the challenges his facing his force to restore confidence in public safety. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

RCMP are investigating after several pairs of specialized footwear were taken from an orthopedic shoe store. The owner is sharing surveillance video of the incident. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted a stay in the destruction of a flock of ostriches until the court mulls an application for leave to appeal and Kelowna RCMP say arrests have been made after a local restaurant say they’ve been terrorized by a group of young people.

The RCMP and CFIA have moved in to the ostrich farm in Edgewood. Two people were arrested at the scene. West Kelowna Fire Department says there have been more suspicious fires in the same area after two people have been arrested and an Okanagan man is speaking out about his battle with prostate cancer.

RCMP officers and CFIA officials have moved on to the ostrich farm in Edgewood. Tensions remain high as more people gather. A petition has also been launched by concerned Kelowna residents asking to restore Frazer Lake in Upper Mission and a giant cellphone has been set up outside the Kelowna Public Library to test people’s...

Outrage over a possible hate crime targeting Kelowna’s South Asian community. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, RCMP have released images of two suspects accused of spraying offensive graffiti on the Rutland Arena.