News Items tag as: Crime

Why B.C. had a 10% drop in the number of criminal charges being laid
April 03, 2022 - 11:00 AM

If you think there are fewer people in the Thompson-Okanagan being charged with crimes, even though crime rates continue to climb post-COVID, then you’re right.
Why jail isn't the best way to reduce crime rates in Kamloops, Okanagan
March 24, 2022 - 6:00 AM

There’s more to solving the growing crime rates in Thompson and Okanagan cities than locking people up.
Why rise in hate and domestic crimes during COVID are expected to continue
March 23, 2022 - 7:30 AM

Two of the most significant changes in Canadian crime rates during COVID saw increases in hate crimes and domestic abuse.
Fences and cameras going up in Kelowna cemetery after major theft
January 26, 2022 - 6:00 PM

For the third time in less than three years, a Kelowna cemetery has lost thousands of dollars worth of plaques to thieves.
Kelowna’s new community court works but could do a lot more: Judge
November 28, 2021 - 10:33 AM

After six months in operation, Kelowna’s new integrated court is proving the model works, says a judge who helped create it.
'Slap in the face': Kelowna search and rescue group targeted by thieves
September 03, 2021 - 12:08 PM

Central Okanagan Search and Resuce volunteers have fallen victim to crime after gear was stolen from a trailer last night, and the group says this isn't the first time.
Suspected wildfire arsonist's release from custody last straw for Okanagan MLA
July 13, 2021 - 4:50 PM

As the B.C. Liberal’s housing critic, Kelowna West MLA Ben Stewart has travelled the province hearing more and more concerns about the fact that people arrested for serious crimes are left to go back onto the streets while they wait for their trails.
$40K worth of firefighting equipment stolen near Merritt
February 08, 2021 - 11:19 AM

Merritt RCMP are trying to track down an estimated $40,000 worth of firefighting equipment stolen near Nicola Lake.
Honda and Lexus most popular brands with Canadian car thieves
February 02, 2021 - 3:30 PM

If you want to decrease your chances of having your vehicle stolen in Canada, avoid buying SUVs and pickup trucks.
Thompson-Okanagan’s largest cities score high on Canadian list of crime rates
October 30, 2020 - 6:00 PM

When it comes to crime, B.C. cities rank up there with some of the worst cities in the country.
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Why Kelowna may be heading toward a downtown highrise overbuild
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News Items tag as: Crime

Why B.C. had a 10% drop in the number of criminal charges being laid

Why jail isn't the best way to reduce crime rates in Kamloops, Okanagan

Why rise in hate and domestic crimes during COVID are expected to continue

Fences and cameras going up in Kelowna cemetery after major theft

Kelowna’s new community court works but could do a lot more: Judge

'Slap in the face': Kelowna search and rescue group targeted by thieves

Suspected wildfire arsonist's release from custody last straw for Okanagan MLA

$40K worth of firefighting equipment stolen near Merritt

Honda and Lexus most popular brands with Canadian car thieves

Thompson-Okanagan’s largest cities score high on Canadian list of crime rates

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