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NOT JUST FOR HIPSTERS: Okanagan wedding photographers seeing demand for film
A few years ago a film camera could be bought for $5 in a thrift store. That has all changed.
Rent in Kelowna continues to fall faster than Kamloops
While falling prices is good news there's a reason renters might not be feeling the relief.
Why BC Housing can build tiny homes but you can’t
"It's just old rules and regulations, and I wish municipalities would modernize."
Why it’s nearly impossible to grow Okanagan sunflowers on your own
“It's highly secretive."
Rental incentives in Kelowna aren’t the herald of affordability
“A lot of people are really seduced by them."
Sicamous strata left empty-handed after suing multiple owners over short-term rentals
The bylaw is vague, and its leading to multiple disputes.
Kelowna puts finishing touches on preparation for return of short-term rentals
The province allowed the city to opt-out of short-term rental restrictions as of June 1.
Shuswap house sitter charged after hitting homeowner with vehicle
The homeowner had just returned home after being out of the country for two months.
Why a complaint that trans women were in BC women’s transitional housing was tossed
The woman argued the Salvation Army was obliged to provide her housing and services for cis women only.
Video of man pushing goslings from Kelowna highrise cautionary tale about humans and wildlife
“A property owner was strongly encouraged to take measures to prevent nesting, that would have prevented this from ever occurring in the first place."
Why no one wants this free Kelowna house
“We are removing the home because we like the house and want to respect that it has history.”
iN NUMBERS: Kamloops housing starts catching up to Kelowna
Is this just a blip in the housing start stats? Time will tell.
Some Okanagan cities in drought are already restricting water use
“Unfortunately, at this time, it's not standardized across the valley what different drought stages mean."
Penticton councillor calls for another supportive housing audit
It's pitched as a follow-up to a 2022 audit that examined the progress of three supportive housing sites in Penticton.
South Okanagan couple’s efforts prompt regional district to consider tiny homes
Rather than fend off the increasing number of people living in tiny homes and RVs, the regional district is exploring how to fold it into their zoning rules.