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Tourists, population growth behind Kelowna's high crime rate, says Kelowna RCMP chief

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Kelowna has one of the highest crime rates in Canada, according to Statistics Canada. The Central Okanagan city's crime rate is seven per cent higher than last year. Kelowna's top cop says rapid population growth and tourists are behind the increase. Mayor Colin Basran says the city needs to hire more police officers.

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Tourists, population growth behind Kelowna's high crime rate, says Kelowna RCMP chief

Rapid population growth and the large influx of tourists are behind the increase in Kelowna's crime rate, says the city's top cop, after Statistics Canada reported a huge jump in the city's crime rate over the past year.

2 years ago·Canada

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