News Items tag as: Kelowna red zone

Outreach worker says Kelowna red zone hurts more than it helps
June 23, 2016 - 10:30 AM

'ALL WE'RE DOING IS SETTING THESE PEOPLE UP TO FAIL'
Arts district becoming new hot spot for crime in Kelowna
June 15, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KELOWNA - Kelowna’s arts district draws locals from across the Okanagan and tourists from around the world, but over the last few months it has become a draw for local criminals and police as well.
City councillor wants to know if red zone really keeps criminals out of downtown Kelowna
May 20, 2016 - 11:30 AM

KELOWNA - Coun. Charlie Hodge is frustrated by the Kelowna’ s red zone and wants proof the system used to keep prolific offenders from the downtown core really works.
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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

Outreach worker says Kelowna red zone hurts more than it helps