Development

Renaissance of Ellis Street shifting downtown Kelowna’s axis
KELOWNA – It wasn’t long ago that Ellis Street, one of downtown Kelowna’s primary north-south…

Freedom’s Door given freedom to develop Rutland recovery house
KELOWNA – Despite strong local opposition, Kelowna council has endorsed a Rutland building project that…

Planners under the gun as Kelowna building booms
KELOWNA – If you want proof of a building boom in Kelowna, look no further…
Building boom in Vernon maturing at just the right time for tenants
VERNON – From luxury retirement resorts to shiny new apartment buildings, a number of large-scale…

Proposed seniors development in Vernon described as ‘pilot project for affordability’
VERNON – Plans for a new seniors housing development in Vernon include a unique focus…

Development proposal for downtown’s ‘dirt hill’ going to Kelowna council
KELOWNA – A redevelopment proposal for a property that has been vacant for more than…

Development activity picks up with numerous construction projects in Vernon
VERNON – A number of large construction projects helped prop up Vernon’s economic development figures…

Work moving ahead on Vernon multiplex expansion
VERNON – Vernon council got its first look at a multi-million dollar arena expansion project…

Cost to build going up with proposed changes to what Kamloops charges developers
KAMLOOPS – Costs for home builders and developers are going to be changing in Kamloops.…

Bright picture for construction in the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Building permits are down slightly in the regional district this year, but that…

Shuswap housing developer who sued over highway project unsuccessful in court
SHUSWAP – A Shuswap company claiming business losses due to a highway improvement project has…

TRU wants to build a village on campus
KAMLOOPS – Students at Thompson Rivers University will someday have access to an urban market…

Business group says City of Vernon policies are contributing to high housing prices
VERNON – A Vernon business group says red tape at city hall is frustrating housing…

Public asked to comment on Silver Star development plans
VERNON – Public feedback is being sought for a large development proposal at Silver Star…

Vernon councillor alarmed over ‘cavalier’ attitude over agricultural land
VERNON – A Vernon councillor is concerned her colleagues are letting the preservation of agricultural…