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In some categories sales dropped significantly, but prices actually increased.

“Many other municipalities have expressed interest in partnering with the Province to bring these types of homes and services to their communities, so we will be taking the next steps towards working with those other communities."

"Our most vulnerable, we are meant stand up for. I want to do that, but I don't want to be forced to do it."

"If we say no, then the encampment stays — simple as that — because there's no where for them to go."

It's not clear if the motel had the right to immediately evict the residents.

Three families lived in the immaculate home across 89 years.

“The interior of this house is really interesting, we even have an ironing closet from long ago."

“It’s definitely a hit on my self esteem about being a mom. I want to provide a good, safe home for my children and I’ve been unable to find anything.”

Completion of the first tower at City Gardens has been delayed a few months to the spring of 2026.

“If the province insists on going by the process that they've laid out, that means that we will lose another summer of tourism opportunity in Kelowna after having significant downsides this summer.”

Mayor Julius Bloomfield warned council any delay would make the province’s offer “dead in the water because the funding may be pulled."

"Racoons will do that kind of thing but not to this extent. They’ll pick out grubs from the lawn, but this is more like a caveman just ripping up the whole thing.”

"Where we're seeing people gravitate toward is any housing that still gives them the ability to use substances to an extent, but at the same time, not lose housing."