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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.

A Kelowna business owner is suing a group of outreach workers after he says they posted defamatory statements on social media. The posts stem from an incident outside his tattoo shop earlier this month. Klaudia Van Emmerik has the details.

A West Kelowna pizzeria owner is shaken up, after two young people pulled off a distraction theft at his business. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it appears the incident was meant to be a prank.

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.

A football festival has fans flocking to Kelowna. Last Saturday saw a game between the BC Lions and Calgary Stampeders kick things off. Touchdown Kelowna runs until July 4. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more on the expected boost for local businesses.

The province is rolling out new plans to tackle chronic property crime and public disorder, but not everyone is on board. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, members of Kelowna’s business community and justice system say there are still major gaps that have yet to be addressed.

A Kelowna business that manages dumpster and recycling bins are being plagued with constant fires being lit by the homeless population. We speak to the owner about what is happening.

A public meeting was held to help residents better understand the incorporation of the District of Okanagan Falls. And what is the future of AI? From school to businesses, the psychology surrounding AI in these settings are being explored and there’s a Kelowna connection.

After the first of two BC Lions games in Kelowna and a week of activities to come, how are businesses feeling about getting a boost?

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.

Two Kelowna breweries say Touchdown Kelowna has been a big win for their business. Kevin Pontious reports.

Kelowna Councillor Ron Cannan officially announced his mayoral run for mayor in the next municipal election. And, after pausing the On Call street team, the Upper Rutland Business Association is launching a new version.

Many are touting the 11-day Memorial Cup as a major success for Kelowna, with business seeing a definite tourism boost. The host Kelowna Rockets didn’t have much of a chance, however, with the CHL championship going to the Kitchener Rangers. We also have our weekly Adopt–Pet segment.

The Downtown Kelowna Association is sounding the alarm about the provincial government’s plan to start charging PST on professional services, like security. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

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.

The City of Kelowna is taking another step towards helping businesses step up security amid ongoing crime and disorder in the downtown core. But as Victoria Femia reports, it comes as yet another shop has been targeted by thieves for the second time in recent months.

A man from Kelowna was found dead in a boat off the coast of Belize and Kelowna’s airport is gearing up for a busy travel season as spring break starts.

Business owners in Downtown Kelowna say the city’s patrol program hasn’t had a noticeable impact on reducing crime. Victoria Femia reports.

A jarring video is making the rounds in Kelowna. It shows of an unusual traffic incident at a busy intersection. Travis Lowe has more on what unfolded and why one man intervened.

New numbers from RCMP are confirming what Kelowna business owners have been dealing with for months, a rise in social disorder. The 2025 data being presented to city council as businesses continue to push for better supports. Victoria Femia reports.