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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…
Armstrong mom sues son, his ex-wife after helping them buy first home
CONTENT ADVISORY When an Armstrong woman loaned her son and his new wife money to…

Dog causes damage to West Kelowna pool; both parties responsible, court says
A West Kelowna woman was ordered to pay $500 in damages to her neighbour’s pool…

BC government buildings in Kamloops to be demolished for housing
Two BC government buildings in Kamloops are soon to be flattened as the province plans…

BC government seeks developers for former Kamloops hotel site
The former Northbridge Hotel in Kamloops is officially on the table for developers that want…

Kamloops councillor applauds development of downtown Crown land for housing
Upcoming demolition on the Columbia Precinct land in Kamloops has local leaders looking forward to…

