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New plan for Okanagan tree fruits takes aim at backyard farmers
A new plan to “stabilize” the tree fruit industry could include a new taxing regime…

Kamloops home prices rose by $10K each month since early pandemic: study
Two Thompson Rivers University researchers published a recent study showing the rise in housing prices…

Kelowna 4th most expensive city in Canada to rent a home
The median rental rate for one-bedroom apartments in Kelowna increased by 3.7% in October versus…

‘One for the books’: Power outage leaves Kelowna realtor stuck in pitch-black elevator with client, homeowner
What began as a typical day for a realtor in Kelowna earlier this week, ended…

Big, eastern investors starting to buy up Thompson-Okanagan apartments
While the rising prices of single-family homes has gotten the headlines in recent months, another…

How a professional landscape designer in Kamloops is working to promote food security
Interest in food security and food sovereignty has surged in the past 12 years, according…

Kamloops organization partners with B.C. Rent Bank to offer interest free loans
The Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society has partnered with the B.C. Rent Bank to…

Okanagan luxury homes attract high-end realtor Christie’s
Christie’s may be best known for its art auctions but it has an international real…

Uptick in tiny home sales continue amid Okanagan housing crunch
The co-owner of a Vernon-based tiny home company continues to see increased demand for the…

Winning or losing in Okanagan real estate depends on where you live
Depending on where you live in the Okanagan, you either gained or lost in terms…

Housing sales and prices dip in Kamloops month over month
The average price of a home in Kamloops dropped slightly in November from October in…

Why a B.C. Airbnb host’s generosity backfired
A B.C. Airbnb host who thought he was being generous by offering a couple whose…

West Kelowna’s proposed fee hike will negatively impact housing affordability: CHBA
The cost of building a single-family home in West Kelowna could jump by about $10,000…

Kelowna is now ranked the third most expensive city for renting in Canada
The average rent for a two-bedroom home in Kelowna hit $2,400 in November, making it…

B.C. realtor fined $10K for mishandling rentals
A Vancouver realtor with 30 years of experience has been fined $10,000 for professional misconduct…

