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Art rental market surges as pandemic pushes Canadians to reimagine spaces
TORONTO – When the COVID-19 pandemic sent droves of office workers home, it didn't take…

‘One for the books’: Power outage leaves Kelowna realtor stuck in pitch-black elevator with client, homeowner
What began as a typical day for a realtor in Kelowna earlier this week, ended…

Simple steps toward reducing waste this holiday season
With concern about climate change growing, this holiday season is a chance to try celebrating…

Experts say B.C. rainstorms highlight need to protect homes from rising threats
Record rainfall in British Columbia has flooded communities and washed away roads in what experts…

Kelowna 4th most expensive city in Canada to rent a home
The median rental rate for one-bedroom apartments in Kelowna increased by 3.7% in October versus…

Kamloops home prices rose by $10K each month since early pandemic: study
Two Thompson Rivers University researchers published a recent study showing the rise in housing prices…

New 45-unit waterfront subdivision going ahead in Trout Creek
The District of Summerland council has allowed for a 45-unit subdivision to be built along…

Month-over-month homes sales see biggest increase since July 2020: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales across the country saw their largest month-over-month…

New plan for Okanagan tree fruits takes aim at backyard farmers
A new plan to “stabilize” the tree fruit industry could include a new taxing regime…

More people are fire proofing their properties in the Okanagan
After an unprecedented fire season that destroyed homes and towns in the province this year,…

Bidding war prices renter out of Kelowna basement suite
It's hard enough to find anywhere to rent in the Okanagan, let alone an affordable…

City of Kamloops, B.C. Housing may split costs of $7 million loan in hotel purchase
Kamloops city council will decide on Tuesday whether to borrow $7.15 million for the purchase…

iN VIDEO: Go-kart track included with $625K home in southern B.C. Interior
A football field-sized go-kart track is part of the package for whoever buys a rural…

Owned a home in the Thompson-Okanagan since January? You’re $48K to $143K wealthier today
The value of an average single-family house in the Thompson-Okanagan region jumped by tens of…

Province, municipalities eyeing regulations for Airbnb
Data collection is a crucial first step to proper regulation for the short term rental…