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‘I lost $50K’: An Okanagan summer without Airbnb
Lucie says she's never seen so few people during the Okanagan tourist season since she…
Shuswap strata sues for $30,000 over short-term rentals
A Shuswap strata that sued for $30,000 over condos used as short-term rentals has been…
Some Naramata residents want short term rental regulations
Residents in Naramata are concerned about controversial new housing developments in the area because their…
Short-term rental restrictions panned by Okanagan resort property owner
EDITOR’S NOTE: Since this story was published, we have learned new information that changes this…
Kamloops and Okanagan getting help from province to crack down on short-term rentals
New provincial rules will force short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo to post business…
Airbnb doesn’t compete with Kamloops, Kelowna hotels but still stalling recovery
In the past year, the number of short-term rentals in the Thompson-Okanagan region has grown…
Commercial Airbnbs cost Thompson-Okanagan renters hundreds of extra dollars every month
The average renter is paying more than $400 extra each year in the Thompson-Okanagan because…
New York City is nearly banning Airbnb, should the Thompson-Okanagan follow?
Recent reviews on the impact of short-term rentals in the Okanagan show they're replacing a…
Kelowna set to crack down on short-term rentals
Kelowna city council wants to hammer people renting their homes for short-term rentals, especially those…
Could a short-term rental ban be in Kelowna’s future? It’s one option
The first major review of Kelowna’s short-term rental rules could lead to a total ban.…
BC strata’s Airbnb rule invalid; owner off the hook $30,000
A BC condo owner who was fined $30,000 for renting their apartment on Airbnb won't…
Airbnb may be good for tourists but at a cost to Okanagan residents
Short term rentals are forcing renters to pay hundreds to thousands of extra dollars every…
iN PHOTOS: Shuswap woman makes artsy Airbnb out of sea can
A Sorrento woman turned a sea can into an art studio on her rural lakeside…
Kelowna man loses legal battle with strata over vacation rental
A Kelowna man has lost out on an opportunity to use his condo as a…
B.C condo owner fined $17,000 wins case against strata over Airbnb
A B.C. condo owner has won a legal challenge against her strata after it fined…
B.C. condo owner wins case against strata over Airbnb rules
A B.C. condo owner who thought she was prohibited from renting her unit out on…
iN VIDEO: Collapsed balcony at Vernon Airbnb lands Calgary man in hospital
A Calgary man is now lying in a Vernon hospital bed after the balcony railing…
Why a B.C condo owner won’t have to pay $39K in strata fines
A B.C. strata that fined a condo owner $39,000 for using the unit as a…
Vernon looks for regulations after Airbnb ‘party house’ fined $15K
The City of Vernon has banned a property owner from renting their "party house" as…
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…
Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Osoyoos named one of Canada’s most wishlisted unique stays
An incredibly popular Airbnb among Lord of the Rings fans is one of Canada’s most…
Why a B.C. Airbnb host’s generosity backfired
A B.C. Airbnb host who thought he was being generous by offering a couple whose…
Province, municipalities eyeing regulations for Airbnb
Data collection is a crucial first step to proper regulation for the short term rental…