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Kamloops considering creating its own housing non-profit
The City of Kamloops is considering creating its own non-profit dedicated to affordable housing, but…
Kamloops realtor fined $20K for taking swig of milk from seller’s fridge
A parched Kamloops realtor has been fined $20,000 for taking a swig of milk from…
In-migration boosted Thompson-Okanagan population but housing supply lagging
The pace of population growth in the Thompson-Okanagan region continues at a blistering pace, increasing…
YO MAMA: A pivotal parenting lesson
OPINION “Almost there,” said a tired voice behind me. It was a dad and his…
Conditions predicted to be perfect for supermoon viewing in Kamloops, Okanagan
Photographers and sky watchers are in for a treat as a full supermoon is expected…
Good season for South Okanagan gardener’s unique pawpaw fruit
An arborist and topiary artist in the south Okanagan has two unique trees growing on…
Kelowna woman wins legal fight with strata over moved parking spot
A Kelowna condo owner has won a legal battle with her strata after the lines…
iN PHOTOS: Kamloops, Okanagan shutterbugs capture supermoon through wildfire smoke
The Sturgeon supermoon appeared in various shades through wildfire smoke, often orange or apricot colour…
iN PHOTOS: Luxury ranch near Beaverdell going to auction as ‘Yellowstone North of 49’
The popularity of the Yellowstone TV series has sparked a growing interest not only in…
Penticton has a plan to fix dramatic decline in housing starts
Since 2017, Penticton has averaged more than 500 housing starts every year but that has…
iN PHOTOS: Burnt wood, rusting steel create unique fire-resistant home in South Okanagan
It has been 20 years since wildfire tore through Okanagan Mountain Park, leaving a bare,…
Lake Country’s notorious Airport Inn to be replaced by hundreds of rental apartments
It’s been four years since the Airport Inn Lakeside, overlooking Highway 97 in Lake Country,…
Kelowna realtor didn’t mention ‘extensive damage’ to $1.3M home, suit claims
A Kelowna realtor who allegedly told a buyer that a home only needed $2,000 worth…
Single-family house prices in Kamloops, Okanagan up again
While real estate prices are down from their peaks in 2022, consumers paid more for…
BC couple ordered to pay $15K for having BBQ on patio
A BC couple embroiled in a 15-year legal battle with their strata has been ordered…