Leon Avenue

• Concerns for unhoused population rise as heat wave rolls into the Okanagan

  Most at risk are adults over the age of 60, people who live alone, those with substance use disorders and those who are marginally housed, Interior Health said.

  Crime

  Jul 20, 2023
  
• BC United leader calls for help for suffering downtown businesses in Kelowna, across the province

  BC United leader Kevin Falcon said it's incumbent on the provincial government to offer funding for small businesses that are struggling to survive in a 'very challenging time.'

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2023
  
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• Kelowna business survey on impact of outreach centre draws response from mayor

  The 53-page survey said that most respondents have experienced verbal assault and threats of violence, and that 1 in 4 have experienced a physical assault.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2023
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• Downtown Kelowna, B.C. businesses raising concerns over homeless population

  Many downtown Kelowna, B.C. residents, and businesses are fed up with the increase of litter, graffiti, and crime.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
• Kelowna, B.C.’s downtown patrol stretched to the limit by shortages

  "Our team's not at maximum capacity. We're busier because we're doing the same number of calls per week with fewer people as we were last year with more."

  Canada

  Sep 14, 2022
• Kelowna, B.C. celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

  "Culture has been extremely important for our survival, and [for] our community's survival."

  Lifestyle

  Jun 21, 2022
• City of Kelowna purchases building next to Gospel Mission

  The City of Kelowna spent $2.95 million to buy 265 Leon Ave., the property next door to the Gospel Misison, city staff confirmed Tuesday.

  Canada

  May 18, 2022
• Kelowna’s most notorious strip offers layers of rich history

  'It really was quite magical.… You would not have known you were in Kelowna and it was only the south side of Leon. It was totally different.'

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2022
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• Haunting on Leon Avenue: Kelowna historian offers up ghostly tale

  'The spirit appears to have been somewhat timid and has lurked about outbuildings and courts in preference to coming into the lighted stores and dwellings.'

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2021
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• Kelowna, B.C. restaurant goes up for sale in aftermath of COVID-19 passport-related closure order

  Renegade Kitchen and Craft Bar, located on Leon Avenue, is for sale, according to an online listing.

  Health

  Oct 14, 2021