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Kamloops lobby group says new housing rules lack rental protections
"Other communities have taken these measures — and we should too.”

Kamloops, Kelowna among most expensive Canadian cities to insure a home
The average home insurance premium in Kamloops is now double what it was in 2023.

iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
In case you’re wondering which building is the condo king of Thompson-Okanagan and how far off the runner-ups are, we found out for you.

BC tenant’s misconduct nets him $57,000, until landlord finds out
"The tenant deliberately failed to take the proper steps... because it was in his interest for the landlord to be absent from the hearing."

Kelowna vacancy rate good enough for city to revisit short-term rental ban
The city’s vacancy rate is around 4.5 per cent, up from 3.8 per cent at the end of 2024.

iN PHOTOS: How a North Okanagan cabin was built for $500 in 1974
“It’s perfectly sound, it’ll probably last for a couple hundred years."

Rent slowly getting cheaper in Kelowna as condo stock increases
“I think those days of being able to buy a condo, rent it for cash flow, may be gone."

Okanagan appraisal firm wins trademark dispute with rival company
It's all in the name.

IKEA opening a ‘plan and order site’ in Kelowna
"We look forward to providing our new neighbours in Kelowna with beautiful, functional, and sustainable home furnishings that fit their budget and evolving needs at home."

Residents evacuated by UBCO tower debacle won’t live in newly announced facility
“It's just like a stab in the heart."

BC realtor who procured sex worker loses licence
The regulator wasn't happy he hadn't told them.

Court sides with landlord after North Thompson tenants drilled deadbolts after eviction
The tenants delayed their eviction with court filings after they didn't pay the rent.

BC movers to pay $65,000 after sexual harassment complaint
The employee reported the behaviour, but nothing meaningful was done.

Central Okanagan real estate sales still lagging after busiest August in 4 years
Despite everything, prices remain largely unchanged.

Dabrowski and Routliffe win US Open women’s doubles title, ending Townsend’s whirlwind tournament
NEW YORK (AP) — Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe won the U.S. Open women’s doubles…