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“Both the Urban Development Institute and Canadian Homebuilders Association - Central Okanagan have made note of several ways in which City actions could make new development more viable, until the market recovers.”

The complexity with the water system comes from the fact that it’s a privately owned utility, but publicly managed.

The neighbour argued the 'catio' wasn't approved. And while the Tribunal agreed, it wasn't as simple as that.

The Strata said the heat pump was quieter than an AC unit. The Tribunal disagreed.

It comes amid council's continued efforts to influence the type of residents welcomed in the supportive housing site.

“It’s a disgusting job and a lot of it has been about just manning up and getting under there, but we absolutely love it."

“I’ve tried everything. I’ve tried hanging sparkly things in the backyard to scare them away and putting the sprinkler on but it doesn’t matter, they’ll literally come in and eat every seed you put down."

"Despite ample opportunity and clear deadlines, the owner has consistently failed to make the required repairs."

Kamloops was an outlier, with sales and prices up.

“We’re happy to comply with bylaws but we also think the bylaws need to be updated."

One of the residents wasn't able to escape the fire.

It isn’t going to be a full-blown maze of furniture displays with a plate of meatballs at the end.

"I am not evil. I am not trying to remove people from their homes."

“Our community is powered by residential construction and if we're going to continue to see people leaving our community because they need to go somewhere else to find work, it's going to create further economic challenges."