Social Disorder

• Kelowna businesses raise concerns over crime on Commerce Avenue

  One of the most recent incidents happened just two weeks ago when the Goertsens found themselves temporarily locked inside their own office building.

  Canada

  Sep 14
  
• B.C.’s expanded chronic offender initiative welcomed but concerns raised

  The hubs will monitor up to 420 high-risk individuals and connect them with services such as housing, mental health supports and addiction treatment.

  Canada

  Jun 23
  
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• Penticton boosts waterfront area security amid rising police calls

  This week, city council approved nearly $130,000 in funding to improve safety measures in the area, including the installation of additional CCTV cameras.

  Canada

  May 22
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• Cost of doing business in Kelowna grows amid social disorder

  Sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning, a fire broke out behind a furniture store, the flames damaging a cardboard recycling dumpster next to the building.

  Canada

  Apr 29
• ‘I hear you’: Social disorder up, break-ins down, says Kelowna RCMP

  Kelowna RCMP Supt. Chris Goebel addressed city council on Monday, acknowledging the day-to-day realities many businesses are facing.

  Canada

  Feb 9
• Social disorder in public spaces on the rise in Calgary: report

  A new report by Vibrant Communities Calgary found that social disorder is on the rise in Calgary, and incidents are increasingly happening in public spaces like transit.

  Canada

  May 28, 2024
• Montreal unveils plans to address safety concerns in the Village

  On Thursday the City of Montreal announced a Collective Intervention Strategy to tackle safety and social issues with plans to revitalize the Village.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 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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• City of Calgary, police change enforcement strategy on transit

  Transit riders will see more security and peace officers -- who will work closer with police -- as well as fewer benches, increased lighting and cleaner transit facilities.

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2023
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• Calgary bylaw seeks to put distance between protesters, city facilities

  A proposed new City of Calgary bylaw would limit any hateful protest from taking place within 100 metres of the entrance of city libraries and recreation centres.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2023