Central Okanagan

• Kelowna residents warned to stay alert following theft of paramedic uniform

  The theft happened on Saturday, Jan. 31 on Kneller Road in the city's Rutland area.

  Canada

  Feb 4
  
• BC Conservative interim leader accuses NDP of ignoring crime, disorder in Kelowna

  The Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services told Global News the province is taking action.

  Canada

  Feb 3
  
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• Okanagan residents call for improved lab services amid long waits for blood work

  The line-up was out the door Thursday morning at the Glenmore location, with many lining up long before the labs right across the Okanagan even opened.

  Health

  Jan 29
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• Kelowna forum targets crime as local businesses push for change

  The more than two-hour meeting, which brought together business owners, city officials, police, and provincial representatives, quickly revealed deep frustration in the room.

  Canada

  Jan 28
• Kelowna woman fears lengthy wait for a liver transplant may cost her her life

  Last spring, Lyndsay Richholt of Kelowna, B.C., was given six months to live without a liver transplant.

  Canada

  Jan 20
• City of Kelowna does an about-face on crime forum admission fee after business pushback

  This weekend's reversal came after business operators blasted the city for implementing a $5 fee to attend the Jan. 27 event at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• Kelowna business operators decry having to pay to voice crime concerns at public forum

  The Jan. 27 event at the Kelowna Community Theatre requires business operators to pre-register and pay.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Okanagan Humane Society swamped with dog rescues two weeks into 2026

  Just two weeks into 2026, OHS has already taken in 42 dogs.

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Business owner in Kelowna’s Rutland area pleads for more attention to crime, social issues

  At a news conference on Tuesday, RCMP said with Kelowna being a growing city with growing challenges, priorities have to be triaged.

  Canada

  Jan 14
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• Kelowna RCMP breaks silence amid growing crime and safety concerns among business owners

  Despite data saying otherwise, Kelowna, B.C. business owners say break and enters, thefts and property crime are through the roof.

  Canada

  Jan 13