The City of Kelowna has released this video of Mayor, Colin Basran outlining concerns from residents and visitors, and explaining what's being done to help:
In the video, Basran says Kelowna is suffering from problems common to other communities in the Okanagan, and around Canada: Open drug use, vandalism, litter and public impairment. He says the City has increased funding and dependance on law enforcement, support services and street cleaning, as solutions to the issues. "In the meantime, we all need to be more aware of our surroundings. If you see illegal activity, call the police immediately," says Basran.