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Sicamous strata left empty-handed after suing multiple owners over short-term rentals
The bylaw is vague, and its leading to multiple disputes.
‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
FORT MCMURRAY — Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can’t stand…
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.
B.C. home sales expecting 2.1 per cent slide in 2026 as economic challenges mount
VANCOUVER — Home sales in British Columbia are forecast to fall 2.1 per cent this…
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an…
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.
Kelowna gets to ‘opt-out’ of restrictive provincial regulations on short-term rentals
Kelowna was the only municipality to apply to opt-out of the short-term rental regulations.
Despite no power or water, majority of Vernon trailer park residents staying put
Many saw it as a good place for retirement. Now they have no power, water or heat.