
Klmay2022

Is Kelowna running out of room to grow?
Vacant buildable land is getting scarce in Kelowna. A “permanent growth boundary” imposed by city…

Hundreds of Airbnb rentals not licenced in Kelowna
There are more than 500 suites listed for short term rentals in Kelowna that have…

How much is that Airbnb? Vast differences between Kamloops, Kelowna
Short term rentals in Kamloops have a higher occupancy rate than the Okanagan but get…

Legacy group calls for investigation into ‘bait and switch’ on former RCMP site
Now that new development plans have come forward for a highrise on city-owned land in…

Month-over-month drop in real estate prices in Okanagan and Kamloops
While the latest home sales reports from the Association of Interior Realtors stress the number…

Kelowna highrise fire shows need to double firefighters: union president
What was likely Kelowna’s first fire inside a highrise on May 29 has local firefighters…

Multi-family, industrial real estate booming in Kelowna despite rising mortgage rates
The Bank of Canada made another major increase to its key interest earlier this week,…

Wrongfully evicted Kelowna tenant fights back and wins $32,000 from former landlord
– This story was originally published May 28, 2022. A former Kelowna tenant will receive…

Famine to feast: Poppa Dawg’s life in Kelowna has taken a dramatic turn for the better
After more than two months of frantic searching for a place to live in order…

More affordable housing key outcome of Kelowna visioning conference
Affordable housing was the topic most on the minds of the 25 participants in a…

NOWHERE TO GO: After a decade of renting Kelowna woman faces homelessness
In her mid-40s and on disability, a Kelowna renter is facing a daunting future. After…

HOUSING CRISIS: Young couple with pet forced to live in a car in Kelowna
A young man, his girlfriend and his 140 lb dog have been living in a…

Large, multi-home garage sales planned for coming weekend in Kamloops, Okanagan
Garage sale shoppers in the Okanagan and Kamloops are sure to find treasures while browsing…

This B.C. highrise will be tallest in Canada outside Toronto
The dramatic increase in the number and height of highrises in Kelowna, and two coming…

Ending stigma: A Kelowna woman’s experience living in supportive housing
Lee’s lived through hard times. Homelessness, substance use and poverty have all been part of…