Central Okanagan

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

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

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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.

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  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
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• City of Kelowna officially seeks approval to loosen restrictions on short-term rentals

  Kelowna is flooded with empty condo and rental units, with the city's vacancy rate now the highest in all of Canada at more than six per cent.

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  Jan 13
• Kelowna council to consider asking province to fast-track short-term rental exemption

  There's optimism for better tourism days ahead as the City of Kelowna looks at loosening restrictions on short-term rental accommodations.

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  Jan 9
• Neurology services curtailed at Kelowna hospital amid specialist shortage

  Patients who require neurology care at KGH for issues other than strokes may not have immediate access to a neurologist and instead may have to see a subspecialist.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• Ukrainian refugee and her 6 children face homelessness in Kelowna as housing options run out

  A single mother from Ukraine and her six young sons have been staying at the Kelowna Women's Shelter but are desperate for a place to call home.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• Kelowna businesses fed up with ongoing crime, pleading for change

  Business owners describe a growing list of concerns, including open drug use, needles left on the ground, repeated break-ins and property damage.

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  Jan 2
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• Dozens of people allegedly bear-sprayed outside market at Big White Ski Resort

  Kelowna RCMP say they have identified individuals of interest and are continuing to investigate. Meanwhile, witnesses say they hope the incident is an isolated one.

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  Dec 16, 2025
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• Okanagan search and rescue crews keep busy amid changing weather patterns

  'So far this month we’ve had nine calls in 15 days,' said Duane Tresnich. Crews say unpredictable weather patterns are contributing to hazardous conditions in the backcountry.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2025