Tag Archives: Business & Economy
Lake Country RCMP arrest two in connection with Kelowna break-ins
The Lake Country RCMP say two men are in custody after being linked to a series of break and enters at Kelowna businesses.Police responded at about 3 a.m. Sunday to a report of a break and enter in pr...
Jan 13, 2026
Major outage for Lake Country and Westside short-lived
Thousands of customers were without power earlier Monday afternoon, although the issue seemed to be short-lived.The outage impacted major parts of Lake Country and the Westside northwards.Around 8,000...
Jan 12, 2026
Kelowna council to consider seeking exemption from provincial short-term rental rules
Kelowna city council will consider today whether to apply for an exemption from the province's Short-Term Rental Accommodation Act.City staff say Kelowna qualifies after posting vacancy rates of 3.8 p...
Jan 12, 2026
Kelowna RCMP launch gang enforcement team pilot
Kelowna RCMP have launched a new pilot project aimed at tackling organized crime and the local drug trade.The Kelowna Gang Enforcement Team is a four-member unit drawn from various RCMP sections. It f...
Jan 12, 2026
Kelowna council to review plan aimed at safer streets
Kelowna city council is set to review the Safe Mobility Action Plan today, a strategy designed to reduce serious injuries and deaths on city streets. The plan builds on initiatives like traffic calmin...
Jan 12, 2026
Kelowna 6th growth city in Canada: U-Haul index
People are coming to Kelowna.The U-Haul growth index analyzed one-way customer transactions during 2025.It shows Kelowna surging up to number six overall as growth cities across the nation. It was 23r...
Jan 10, 2026
YLW generated over $2 billion in 2024
A new report shows the significant economic impact of Kelowna International Airport.The report - based on 2024 data - shows a total economic output of over $2-billion for that year.The previous such r...
Jan 08, 2026
Kelowna set to request exemption from provincial short term rental rules
The City of Kelowna has formally signalled its move to apply for an exemption from the Provincial Government's Short Term Rental Accommodation Act.That's because the vacancy rate has swelled beyond th...
Jan 08, 2026
Rockets surge past Tri-City as momentum builds toward Memorial Cup
The Kelowna Rockets are heating up at exactly the right time.Kelowna powered past the Tri-City Americans 5-2 on Wednesday night at Prospera Place, fueled by the return of World Junior stars Tij Iginla...
Jan 08, 2026
Break and enters drop in Kelowna while social disorder calls rise, RCMP reports
Despite claims from downtown business owners to the contrary, Kelowna RCMP is reporting a decrease in break and enters in the downtown area.New numbers released Thursday suggest 12 reported break and ...
Jan 08, 2026
