Canada Day in Kelowna is typically a huge celebration that draws thousands to the downtown core with live music, various activities for kids and the grand celebration of fireworks.

Mayor Colin Basran said the video demonstrates how Kelowna RCMP mental health wellness checks are performed need to change.

The idea is being welcomed by many restaurateurs, who said the industry has been hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

After being closed for roughly two months, some civic facilities will re-open as early as this Friday.

The mayor was unsure as to any change that will come to the proposed property tax increase of 4.15 per cent.

The mayor announced on Tuesday that the city will be closing 10 facilities because of coronavirus concerns.

“These new homes will mean that people — from young families to seniors — can stay in their community, close to their friends and family.”

Mayor Colin Basran said it was "absolutely awful to hear" that some criminal cases are not being investigated because of a lack of staff.

"In retrospect, I should have waited for the results of an investigation into the matter before expressing my opinion."

"The amenities being proposed would be great additions to our community, but packed into one small area and who is going to pay for it, that's the big question."