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Protesters lined the street outside the Ramada Hotel in November 2018 prior to a B.C. Housing open house on the proposed supportive housing complex on Agassiz ...

Housing agreed there would be no supervised injection site in the building and that it would only house people who agreed to work towards recovery and not use illegal drugs. When it was announced in June 2019 that the Knights of Columbus had sold their hall on McCurdy Road near Rutland Road to B.C. You can also submit [photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom](mailto:[email protected]) and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. “Those two places opened right at the time that the COVID pandemic hit,” Caul said. “In other cases, we see no change in calls for service and, in some cases, we’ve actually seen a decline in calls for service around a site. “My team and I absolutely hear those concerns, especially since we’ve entered the community inclusion model.” Another reason is, given the problems triggered by the earlier openings, the city created a “community inclusion model” where neighbours were invited to information sessions prior to new facilities opening. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. I liken it to whether you would want to move a meth addict in with your grandmother.” Heath House was opened in a former motel bordering on a neighbourhood that had an existing problem with crime. “This is a neighbourhood where the biggest demographic is elderly widows who want to walk around the neighbourhood. "In some cases we see an increase in calls for service in relation to property crimes in and around supportive housing sites in the first six to 12 months,” Darren Caul, the city’s community safety director said.

It was approximately 4:15 a.m. when multiple 911 calls were made, alerting fire crews to a house on fire in the 2200 block of Woodlawn Street.

“Also, two other exposure structures properties (were) involved. she realized that wasn’t true. It’s just a lot going on.” “No one has a lot of money right now, so … “She assumed at that time that it was the sunrise, however, being 4 a.m. The origin of the fire has yet to be determined but the blaze wiped out the family’s house and damaged two others.

A man wielding an axe and smashing windows at a Kelowna bank is now in custody.

The man was arrested without incident with the help of a police dog. On Monday morning just after 7:30 a.m, police say a man exited a white Hyundai with an axe and proceeded to smash multiple windows while uttering threats at the TD bank on Ellis Street. A man wielding an axe and smashing windows at a Kelowna bank is now in custody.

The home suffered major damage, and two other structures were also damaged. The four individuals were treated for smoke inhalation. Three cats from the home ...

Four people were treated for smoke inhalation at hospital, and two cats from the home were taken to a veterinarian for treatment as well according to the Kelowna Fire Department. The cause of the fire is being investigated. The money is being raised for a single mother and her two children according to a post on the fundraising page, which also says they escaped the fire with nothing, not even shoes in -12 C.

There was also moderate damage to two nearby properties, one of which was vacant. Four fire engines, a rescue unit and a command vehicle responded to the fire.

Crews found a single-family home with heavy flame and smoke at the rear of the building, according to a fire department media release. You can also submit [ ](http://[email protected]) [photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom](mailto:[email protected]) and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. 30, reporting a house on fire in the 2200 block of Woodlawn Street.

Two of her four cats were taken to a veterinarian for treatment after being rescued from the fire. They are expected to make a full recovery. Another cat was on ...

Lorena will be starting a Go Fund Me to help her friend and the woman’s 17-year-old daughter. And I have called by-law and I have called the RCMP and we knew this was going to happen. The house is apparently scheduled for demolition but the permits are caught in a backlog at city hall. The Kelowna Fire Department says a fourth person was also treated for smoke inhalation. We knew this was going to happen,” she says. Investigators will be on the scene this morning. Lorena called 911 and rushed over to alert her neighbours. They are in shock as they lost all the prized possessions and art from Sandra's husband and Ava's dad,” writes Lorena Poitras. She quickly realized that instead, it was the house next door on fire. when she saw an orange glow and thought it was the sunrise. She was awake around 4:15 a.m. She says the smoke alarms had not gone off and she had to go inside to help the mom and teen escape.

'These types of unprovoked attacks on our local businesses are concerning to the RCMP'

“Officers will continue this investigation in order to understand why he carried out this attack on the bank and then fled.” With help from the South East District Emergency Response Team (ERT), officers used a license plate number provided by witnesses to track the suspect. A bizarre incident in downtown Kelowna the morning of Jan.

'This kind of attack on someone is completely unacceptable and the Kelowna RCMP will exhaust all investigational avenues in order to identify and arrest ...

The RCMP is looking to identify witnesses who have yet to speak with police, and officers are canvassing for dash camera video surveillance. “Witnesses claimed the suspects left the scene westbound down Bernard Avenue. On Jan.

Officers responded to the 200 block of Bernard, between Water and Mill streets, around 12:45 a.m. after reports someone had been assaulted outside of a business ...

[newsletter](). [assault](/tag/assault/) [Hospitals](/tag/hospitals/) [Kelowna](/tag/kelowna/) [RCMP](/tag/rcmp/) Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300 and reference file number 2023-5163 or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

A Kelowna man used an axe to smash several windows of a downtown bank this morning. According to a Kelowna RCMP media release, the man arrived at the bank ...

You can also submit [photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom](mailto:[email protected]) and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. "These type of unprovoked attacks on our local businesses are concerning to the RCMP," Kelowna RCMP spokesperson Const. Police cars blocked him from leaving and with help of a police dog the man was arrested without incident.

The suspect has been transported to Kelowna cells pending a further investigation. “These type of unprovoked attacks on our local businesses are concerning to ...

With the assistance of the Kelowna Police Dog Service the male was arrested without incident. Officers located the male still in his vehicle, parked on a dead-end street in the Ellison area of Kelowna and successfully blocked him from leaving using their police vehicles. This was unprovoked and the male was unknown to witnesses.

'These types of unprovoked attacks on our local businesses are concerning to the RCMP'

“Officers will continue this investigation in order to understand why he carried out this attack on the bank and then fled.” With help from the South East District Emergency Response Team (ERT), officers used a license plate number provided by witnesses to track the suspect. A bizarre incident in downtown Kelowna the morning of Jan.

A Kelowna cannabis company has won the 2022 Cannabis Brand of the Year for Canada. BLK MKT by Avant took the top spot in the ADCANN Awards.

We are deeply humbled by this accomplishment and would like to thank all our consumers, budtenders, retail accounts and provincial buyers for your continued support in the brand and vision.” “BLK MKT winning the ADCANN 2022 Cannabis Brand of The Year award has been a result of our relentless efforts to achieve our mission. “When we started the company back in 2017, we had a mission to build Canada’s most iconic cannabis brand, that would also be supported with consistent and quality products,” said Norton Singhavon, CEO, Avant Brands.

Mounties are investigating an assault that left one man bleeding on a downtown sidewalk Sunday night. At about 12:45 am, officers res...

The Kelowna RCMP continue to investigate this incident and are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Witnesses in the area claimed that the suspects left the area and headed westbound on Bernard Avenue. At about 12:45 am, officers responded to a report of an assault that happened outside a business in the 200-block of Bernard Avenue.

The city is seeking contractors to operate activity/service concessions and mobile food concessions at several city-owned locations....

Anyone who is interested in learning more can attend a virtual session on Feb. 15th for a term of three years with an option to renew for two additional one year terms. The city is seeking contractors to operate activity/service concessions and mobile food concessions at several city-owned locations.

RCMP said officers will continue their investigation in order to understand why the man carried out this attack on the bank and then fled.

Please contact the Kelowna RCMP non-emergency number at 250-762-3300 and reference file number 2023-5368. Monday with an axe and proceeded to smash multiple windows and uttered threats at a bank located in the 1600 block of Ellis Street. At approximately 9 a.m., police said they located the man still in his vehicle, parked on a dead-end street in the Ellison area of Kelowna and successfully blocked him from leaving using their police vehicles.

Kelowna RCMP is looking for suspects after a man was attacked downtown early Sunday morning.

Mike Della-Paolera Kelowna RCMP media relations officer. Witnesses reported that the suspects left the scene westbound down Bernard Ave. Officers found the victim, lying on the ground unconscious and bleeding from the head.

Attendees pay a single admission fee and can eat and drink everything the area's top chefs and winemakers will create for the event. “It's a cocktail party, a ...

“Attendees get in the fun by casting their vote for people’s choice in each of the three categories. People love the opportunity to vote for their favourites.” “All presenters are leaders in their field and will participate in a friendly competition in the categories of best bite, best sip and best pairing,” Sober said.

A beloved Kelowna resident has died just shy of an incredible 104th birthday. Elsie Chandler, whose birthday is Feb. 1 has been residing at the David Lloyd ...

You can also submit [photos, videos or news tips to the newsroom](mailto:[email protected]) and be entered to win a monthly prize draw. We won't censor or delete comments unless they contain off-topic statements or links, unnecessary vulgarity, false facts, spam or obviously fake profiles. We welcome your comments and opinions on our stories but play nice. I don’t think it’s different than anywhere else. “I think it’s wonderful. She has been the subject of several different articles in the Okanagan in the past as she was well liked in her community and continued to reach remarkable birthdays.

At the time of Lucier's offenses, all in-person events and community-based gatherings, including religious in-person gatherings and worship services were ...

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