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Select New Year’s Eve celebrations still a go throughout Thompson-Okanagan
If you are hoping to celebrate the new year by attending a major event like…
Modern interpretation of family sees B.C. strata lose legal case
A B.C. condo owner has won a legal challenge after a tribunal ruled the four…
Cannabis-infused drinks replacing booze for many U.S. pot users: survey
Driven in part by cannabis-infused drinks, a growing number of U.S. marijuana users are replacing…
Kelowna winery offering gorgeous snowshoe and fondue experience
It’s winter in the Okanagan and there’s plenty to do at The View Winery and…
You can now find out the updated value of your home
Homeowners across the region can now see how much their property has risen in price…
House price assessments increase roughly 30 per cent in Kamloops, Okanagan
Numbers released today show homeowners across Kamloops and the Okanagan have seen their properties increase…
2021 best year ever recorded for Kamloops real estate sales
The 3,689 housing units sold in the Kamloops area in 2021 made it the best…
2021 record year for Okanagan real estate sales
Despite a slowdown in residential real estate sales in the Okanagan in December, it was…
All but 5 of 100 most expensive homes in Thompson-Okanagan are lakefront
Of the 100 homes with the highest assessed value in the Thompson-Okanagan region by B.C.…
First-time homebuyers with 2 incomes, no kids priced out of Penticton
An electrician from Penticton is looking to purchase his first home but he and his…
Why the massive increase in your home’s value in Okanagan, Kamloops doesn’t mean a whopping tax hike
Recently released numbers from B.C. Assessment has left many flabbergasted at how much their property's…
Kelowna is one of the most unaffordable cities in Canada and looking for ways to change
It’s been known for some time that Kelowna is one of the most expensive cities…
B.C. first-time homeowners grant redundant in today’s housing market
A government program for first-time homebuyers has failed to keep up with the escalation in…
After nearly 25 years, popular Mission Meats in Kelowna closes doors
Mission Meats — the go-to shop for specialty items, pepperoni, smoked sausage, and other groceries…
Canada’s 54-40 has a gig in Oliver this summer
Canadian rockers 54-40 have booked a show at the District Wine Village, north of Oliver,…
2 highrise towers to be ‘jewel-like centrepiece’ of UBCO’s downtown Kelowna campus
Kelowna-based Mission Group has submitted plans for two towers that will make up the three-tower…
Kelowna, Kamloops pot shops still pay big bucks as Vernon reduces licence fees
The City of Vernon has reduced its sky-high business licences costs for cannabis stores, but…
Unexpected winter weather problem for homeowners in Okanagan, Kamloops
With the large accumulation of snow, and now moderating temperatures, homeowners should be aware of…
British Columbians set new energy record during cold snap: Fortis
On Dec. 27, FortisBC set a new electric system record with 777 megawatts used, beating…
More people in B.C. driving while high since legalization: study
Cannabis is being detected in twice as many injured drivers since it was legalized says…
Kamloops charcuterie processing plant dodges supply issues by sourcing meat locally
A charcuterie processing plant that started production in Kamloops last fall is running smoothly despite…
Okanagan real estate sales increased 25% in 2021
The number of residential properties sold across the Okanagan increased by 25 per cent in…
FireSmart reaches out to garden pros to help protect South Okanagan homes
It may be the middle of winter but FireSmart is already working to mitigate the…
Taste of nostalgia taking over Okanagan with farm-to-table relish
An Okanagan-produced relish is giving consumers a taste of nostalgia while raising awareness for Métis…