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Kelowna Business Owners on Commerce Avenue are done dealing with the constant crime. Break-ins and vanadlism have become a bigger issue after a supportive housing complex opened in 20-18. Klaudia Van Emmerik has the story.

Some interesting new statistics on crime in Kelowna show that despite growing frustration with street disorder, the city’s ‘Crime Severity Index’ was down in 2025 across all categories. But is it a real improvement, or just a lack of reporting from crime-weary residents? Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Despite growing frustration over crime in the city, Kelowna’s Crime Severity Index dropped in 2025 across all categories. And we bring you the latest on the forest fires burning in the region.

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.

We speak to local wineries about the news of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest threat to ban Canadian alcohol from the states. And a Kelowna resident from Ukraine is facing deportation after being the prime suspect arrested in connection with a large shipment of pickles concealing meth.

A prolific offender once described by police as the ‘poster boy’ for the problems with catch and release, was recently sent to jail for his latest crime spree in Kelowna. Justin Wayne Collins, whose criminal resumé includes more than 400 police files, told the judge he believes he’s ready to change. But as Kristen Robinson...

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.

Residents of Kelowna’s Rutland area say they’re experiencing an increase in crime and disorder in their neighbourhoods. Cohan Sassaman reports.

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

Police are searching for two thieves who targeted a West Kelowna vape shop in a smash-and-grab that was all caught on camera. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it is a particular piece of clothing that could help investigators solve the crime.

A recent victim of crime in Kelowna is voicing frustration about the lack of action by the government. As Klaudia Van Emmerick reports, a local charity is picking up the pieces following a devastating break-in and calling for change.

Residents of the Kelowna neighbourhood of Rutland say they’re being short-changed when it comes to controlling crime and public disorder. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

People living in Kelowna’s North End say they’ve seen a dramatic increase in break-ins and thefts in recent weeks. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, they say they’re doing all they can to raise awareness and prevent more people from being victimized.

A resident in Kelowna’s north end is posting up signs around the neighbourhood after seeing a rise in crime and theft around the area and Peachland residents are still waiting for any movement on the Ponderosa golf course, which was supposed to be completed by November 2025.

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.

The City of Kelowna is launching security patrols in hopes of deterring social disorder and crime in the downtown core. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it’s something businesses have long been calling for.

The BC Conservatives and interim leader Trevor Halford are zeroing in on Kelowna to listen to local business leaders who say crime and disorder are terrorizing their livelihoods. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, they say the BC NDP is not doing enough to help.

The BC Conservatives have keyed in on business crime and social disorder as a weakness for the BC NDP government. A townhall is being held in Kelowna on Thursday. Also, the Vancouver Bandits are bringing a ‘home’ game to Kelowna.

The City of Kelowna is backtracking on a plan to charge people to attend a public forum on downtown crime. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it follows push-back from businesses that are already facing huge costs associated with thefts and vandalism.

The City of Kelowna is launching what it says is a new CCTV registry for business owners meant to help combat crime. But as Victoria Femia reports, it seems the same initiative was announced back in 2020, raising questions about its effectiveness.