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The City of Kelowna is blocking access to a problematic alley amid ongoing public safety concerns and heavy demand on first responders. But as Kevin Pontious reports, the fence was knocked down less the 24-hours after being put up.

The City of Kelowna says several businesses have signed up for its security program designed to combat growing crime and street disorder. Cohan Sassamat reports.

It was a long night for residents living on Springfield Road in Kelowna after the explosive disposal unit was called in to deal with a suspicious device. And there are questions about whether the City of Kelowna is eliminating the position of the Knox Mountain caretaker.

Vernon RCMP say a 15-year-old is dead after being struck by a truck at a grad party. Another person was hit but suffered non-life threatening injuries. And the City of Kelowna says there has been good uptake on the number of businesses that have signed up for security enhancement rebates and the CCTV registry.

A Kelowna startup company is looking at ways to map and monitoring backroads ahead of evacuation season. The City of Kelowna has set up a fence to block a back alley in the downtown area that is notorious for open drug use and safety issues

The City of Kelowna has officially wrapped up its hosting duties for the 2026 Memorial Cup. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, while the hockey tournament has come to an end, the city is celebrating some big wins for the local economy.

A number of residents are fighting a zoning change in Kelowna’s Abbott Street area. They’re calling on the city to protect the Heritage Conservation Area but city officials say its following a directive from the provincial government. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

The City of Kelowna is breaking up its outdoor sheltering site in order to restore the Rail Trail to full use. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, with some people being moved, there is concern from nearby businesses.

There is concern today over the possibility one of Kelowna’s most popular recreation areas will no longer have someone on-site 24-hours a day. The long-time caretaker for Knox Mountain Park is retiring and while the City is assuring the public that services will be maintained, not everyone is convinced. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

West Kelowna residents are raising concerns about BC Hydro’s plan to build overhead power lines in the region. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more on the city’s stance and why it’s also a concern for emergency responders.

The City of West Kelowna has expressed strong opposition to any overheard transmission lines as proposed by BC Hydro, along with helicopter companies. The Summerland Health Auxiliary Thrift Store says theft, vandalism and safety concerns continue to grow around their back alley donation area.

It was perhaps Kelowna’s worst kept secret, but now it’s official: Ron Cannan is running for mayor. It’s been speculated the city councillor would throw his hat in for the city’s top job this fall, and as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, he is an instant frontrunner.

Kelowna City Council heard that while overall satisfaction is trending upward by citizens, social issues continues to be the highest unprompted concern. And the public has been outspoken about the BC Hydro West Kelowna Transmission project and the route the overhead power lines should take through the community.

The City of Kelowna is splitting up the current tent city into two sections for those who are not ready to be housed and those looking to transition.

The stretch of boardwalk in front of the Eldorado resort remains closed months after it was expected to reopen. The City of Kelowna and the property owner have battled over public access to the boardwalk for years. Klaudia Van Emmerik has the latest.

A new independent report suggests the City of Kelowna could benefit from replacing the RCMP with a municipal police force, but at a considerable cost. Victoria Femia has the details and why the city commissioned the report.

As Kelowna deals with an increase in social disorder and crime, the city’s top cop is calling for a lot more RCMP officers than are currently allocated in this year’s budget. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

A Kelowna business owner is calling on the city to do more to help with security around his store. He says he’s already spent thousands on security upgrades after a number of incidents. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

Residents of a Kelowna neighbourhood are upset and angry after the city tore down trees near a popular park. And as Victoria Femia reports, reassurances by the city that the area will be better in the long run are coming as little comfort.

Kelowna city council is getting the results of a review about its policing model and what it would cost to switch to a municipal police force. And a smash-and-grab at a West Kelowna vape shop was captured on surveillance cameras.