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Home building’s contribution to Kamloops, Okanagan economies nearly $4 billion
New data released this week shows that homebuilding is one of the biggest – if…
Auxiliary police making comeback in Kelowna – or are they?
Last week, Kelowna’s top cop told Kelowna city council that the long-dormant auxiliary police program…
One more obstacle to building more houses in BC: root balls
B.C. is trying to clear all the hurdles to building more homes in hopes of…
Kelowna builder making home ownership more affordable by going small
It’s not often that a brand new home can be bought for less than $300,000…
Driver nabbed for trying to sneak unsafe trailer through Kamloops
Safety staff jumped into action recently when a trailer loaded with a massive gate or…
Campfire ban set to return in Kamloops and Okanagan regions
Hot dry weather has sparked a campfire ban to be reimposed in the Kamloops Fire…
Rising temperatures, forecast lightning in Thompson-Okanagan worries wildfire officials
The fear of wildfire this summer is greater in the BC’s northeast, along with parts…
Could a short-term rental ban be in Kelowna’s future? It’s one option
The first major review of Kelowna’s short-term rental rules could lead to a total ban.…
Here’s your chance to help expand Okanagan Mountain Park
A final push is being made to raise the money needed to buy 151.7 acres…
Kelowna is drier than you think heading into fire season
Kelowna has only received 46.7% of its normal precipitation in the eight months from November…
‘Not OK’: Kamloops, Okanagan home support workers at high risk of assault
WorkSafeBC doesn’t rank occupations according to risk, but when it comes to workers being assaulted…
UPDATE: Power back on for almost 15,000 customers from West Kelowna to Summerland
Almost 15,000 BC Hydro customers whose power failed in West Kelowna, Peachland and Summerland this…
RCMP renew call for information in 12-year-old Kamloops missing person case
Police in Kamloops are hoping someone has information that could help solve a 12-year-old missing…
Kelowna man may face charges after starting fight with homeless person
A confrontation between a Kelowna resident and two homeless men earlier this month led to…
Housing prices up in Kamloops, Okanagan in June
The price of townhomes and condos went up in most of the Thompson-Okanagan in June…