Mayor Demands Shutdown of Kelowna Site | Vancouver News

Kelowna’s mayor is demanding the federal government shut down the city’s supervised consumption site, citing skyrocketing police calls and rising crime — a move timed just before his re-election bid. While the city claims the facility lacks proper support services and even closed a nearby alley to improve safety, health officials warn closing it would devastate vulnerable residents, especially with 37 overdose deaths this year. They highlight the site’s life-saving impact — reversing 75 overdoses last year — and are exploring solutions like relocating entrances. The provincial health minister has received the letter and plans to meet with officials to find common ground on this urgent public health crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dab1652865b273d