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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.

A business owner in Kelowna’s North End spent $10,000 to make his property more welcoming – but now it is attracting the wrong kind of attention. Kevin Pontious has more on the drastic measures the owner is taking to deter illicit and unwanted behaviour.

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.

Kelowna businesses say they’re dealing with constant crime and social disorder linked to a supportive housing complex that opened in 2018. And the Okanagan Forest Task Force says it’s been dealing with campfires left to burn or not extinguished now that the ban has been lifted.

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.

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.

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 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.

The Regional District of North Okanagan met on Wednesday to discuss the impacts of water restrictions on agriculture in North Okanagan, with some farmers already having to abandon crops. And Tourism Kelowna is concerned that the wildfire smoke may keep visitors away during the busy summer months.

West Kelowna Fire Rescue says several fences, bushes and a gazebo seem to have been set on fire after midnight on Saturday. And Kelowna’s City Council has authorized the city to begin the expropriation process on a portion of the waterfront boardwalk in front of Hotel Eldorado.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.