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Central Okanagan regional district asks for delay in new provincial housing rules
While all BC communities with populations of more than 5,000 have to allow up to…
Manhattan Point homeowners vow to fight Kelowna in court over future parks designation
Property owners on what amounts to a private beach on Okanagan Lake say it’s illegal…
‘Renters matter’: Trudeau promises renter bill of rights and protection fund
VANCOUVER – A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit…
Bigger houses, driveways in Kelowna may trigger increased stormwater costs
The City of Kelowna is looking at changing the way it charges homeowners for the…
Breach of privacy?: Recreational drone lingers over people’s yards in Kamloops neighbourhood
A couple living on Kamloops' North Shore reported a recreational drone was hovering around their…
Ottawa to launch $6B infrastructure fund to help build homes — with strings attached
The upcoming federal budget will include a $6-billion infrastructure fund to support homebuilding as well…
Kamloops, Okanagan real estate sales down last month
Real estate sales in Kamloops and Okanagan in March were down significantly compared to last…
Big year for aurora activity, just not in Kamloops, Okanagan yet
While more aurora borealis activity is predicted, Kamloops and the Okanagan haven’t seen much of…
BC tenancy branch catches up with repeat rent skippers
A BC renter spurred a Residential Tenancy Branch investigation when he reported that his landlord…
Sun Peaks wants exemption from foreign homebuyers ban
Sun Peaks near Kamloops is one of three ski communities in the province where foreigners…
B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop
VANCOUVER – Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March…
40 new complex care housing units coming to Kelowna
The BC government is building 40 housing units in Kelowna to support those struggling with…
Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1
LANGLEY, B.C. – British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators…
Tranquille developer blames province after multiple ALC denials
The province's Agricultural Land Commission has heard multiple pleas from the owner of a historic…
Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new…