News Items tag as: City of Kelowna

Kelowna sees huge increase in construction site break-ins
September 04, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Kelowna has seen a huge spike in construction site break-ins and other crimes of opportunity this year so far, but other types of break-ins have gone down compared to last year.
Swim advisory at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach due to E. coli
August 13, 2025 - 10:10 AM

The City of Kelowna has put up signs at Rotary Beach Park warning people that it’s not safe to swim.
Kelowna year ahead of province's push for more homes to be built
August 08, 2025 - 7:00 PM
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A year into the province’s push to get cities to build more homes, Kelowna is already a year ahead.
New affordable rental units coming to Kelowna
July 16, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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New housing projects in Kelowna are going to be offering rental units for below-market prices.
'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park
June 27, 2025 - 7:00 PM

The new outdoor Island Stage in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park is facing some fierce criticism from musicians who think it was a waste of money.
Developer takes Kelowna to court again over controversial highrise project
June 19, 2025 - 6:00 PM

A developer has been trying to get the redevelopment of the old Kelowna RCMP site off the ground for years, and after yet another rejection it’s taking the city back to court.
Kelowna spent $83M on its highest paid employees in 2024
June 18, 2025 - 4:45 PM

Kelowna has released its list for the highest paid city employees of 2024.
Kelowna reports progress on crime reduction in 2024
June 10, 2025 - 5:00 AM

The City of Kelowna said there was a steep drop in crime in 2024 and claims it was because of some new initiatives.
Kelowna leaning into dense urban neighbourhoods: study
June 07, 2025 - 2:30 PM
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More people in Kelowna are choosing to live the classic urban lifestyle by switching to rentals in densely populated areas and travelling by bike or public transit.
Controversial restructure of Kelowna tent city reducing homeless: mayor
May 27, 2025 - 5:00 PM
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A few months after the City of Kelowna's controversial spring cleanup of the Okanagan Rail Trail encampment, the mayor said the site’s restructuring has made progress to reduce homelessness.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

News Items tag as: City of Kelowna

Kelowna sees huge increase in construction site break-ins

Swim advisory at Kelowna’s Rotary Beach due to E. coli

Kelowna year ahead of province's push for more homes to be built

New affordable rental units coming to Kelowna

'Expensive umbrella': Musicians disappointed with new $1.6M stage in Kelowna's city park

Developer takes Kelowna to court again over controversial highrise project

Kelowna spent $83M on its highest paid employees in 2024

Kelowna reports progress on crime reduction in 2024

Kelowna leaning into dense urban neighbourhoods: study

Controversial restructure of Kelowna tent city reducing homeless: mayor

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