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How eliminating wetlands in Thompson-Okanagan puts migratory birds at risk
The Thompson-Okanagan region is host to many migratory bird species that stop on their way…
iN PHOTOS: Gondola project in North Okanagan takes big step forward
The Okanagan Gondola project reveals a new rendering for its project as it received its…
‘Absurd’: Vernon council approves dense development miles from downtown
A move by Vernon council to approve a 57-unit development on a hilly five-acre plot…
‘I think it’s wrong:’ Vernon adds another fee to developers building much-needed housing
Amidst a housing crisis, and a push by the province to ease the red tape…
Vernon needs housing but car-centric strip mall gets city council support
It flies in the face of what the City of Vernon is trying to achieve…
Developer plans ‘micro-suite’ building near Kin Beach in Vernon
VERNON – A lakeside development in Vernon with over a hundred units has been proposed…
City says Highlands development in Vernon nixed due to ‘interpretation’ of contract
VERNON – A recent decision by a developer putting an indefinite hold on an expensive…
Kelowna developer signed a deal 46 years ago that forever changed the city
KELOWNA – Office towers are often placed in a city's downtown core but Kelowna is…
New West Kelowna gated community will let you get your hands dirty after you downsize
WEST KELOWNA – After spending years building gated communities and golf course developments in the…
Kelowna calling for proposals to develop old RCMP site downtown
KELOWNA – Developers have until early September to put together bids to lease part of…
Neighbours fear boulders will crash into their homes if West Kelowna hillside development goes ahead
KELOWNA – Lee Karvonen takes little comfort in the City of West Kelowna’s promise to…
Kelowna mayor flexes muscles, brings back dead development
KELOWNA – A development that was recently turned down at a public hearing was given…
Kelowna council being asked to approve $96 million development plan put on hold last fall
KELOWNA – After months of delay and review, Kelowna city staff are sticking to their…
OK no longer good enough for Kelowna developments
KELOWNA – Two recent challenges to a builders’ drawings may not yet be a trend,…
Buying Diamond Mountain properties ‘the right decision’ for city, developer says
KELOWNA – Troika Developments is out $2 million after the sale of Diamond Mountain but…
Habitat development trying again for Lake Country approval
LAKE COUNTRY – An ambitious housing project in Lake Country is looking for council approval…
Coyote Cruises seeking long-term park lease to attract new investment
PENTICTON – A request to tie up Penticton city parkland for two decades has Penticton…
Major West Kelowna development delayed
WEST KELOWNA – The massive Blackmun Village resort proposed for a waterfront property along Okanagan…
Proposed 10-storey resort in West Kelowna going before city council
KELOWNA – An update on the massive Blackmum Bay Village project will be made to…
Penticton Indian Band votes no to proposed ‘Adrenaline Super Park’
PENTICTON – Members of the Penticton Indian Band have turned down a proposal to explore…
THE FUTURE OF SUN PEAKS: From a mountain resort town to a year-round destination?
SUN PEAKS – Nestled in at the top of a hill outside of Kamloops is…
High-rise fever continues in Kelowna with another tower proposal
KELOWNA – Another possible high-rise development has been proposed for downtown Kelowna. Currently a parking…
Kelowna construction on pace to beat last year’s record of $696 million
KELOWNA – Local politicians have savaged the provincial speculation tax introduced in February’s budget but…
Water Street high-rise site changes hands in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A downtown Kelowna property that can accommodate a 26-storey high-rise has just changed…