Housing
Getting handle on short-term rentals like Airbnb key to easing housing shortage in B.C.
The organization representing local governments in B.C. wants the provincial government to put in rules…
Jobs aren’t the issue for Kamloops, Okanagan workforce — affordable housing is
As the Thompson-Okanagan regions recover from the COVID-induced economic slowdown, there’s a disconnect between the…
ASK Wellness to manage controversial Northbridge Hotel in Kamloops
The City of Kamloops has chosen an interim operator for the Northbridge Hotel. ASK Wellness…
No easy answers to make new B.C., Kelowna homes more affordable: CHBA
Dramatic changes to the way new housing is built is needed if it’s going to…
Kamloops senior comfortable in home with help from company displacing him
A senior man and his cat have found a place to live in Kamloops after…
Putting Kelowna’s $1 million for median-priced home in context
For the average working family, the idea of buying a $1 million home is simply…
This $9 million Kelowna waterfront estate could be sold for the first time
The classic bargain pitch for a used car is that it’s a one-owner and only…
Mission Flats temporary housing in Kamloops to remain at least 1 more year
An ASK Wellness-run temporary housing facility in Mission Flats had its lease extended for another…
Kelowna fourth most expensive city for rentals in Canada
Kelowna continues to be one of the most expensive cities for renters in the country.…
University student forced to live in Kamloops nuisance hotel due to housing crunch
A Thompson Rivers University student says it has been “mentally and physically exhausting” trying to…
$3.8M land deal to bring Métis housing, child services to Kamloops
Métis Nation B.C. has partnered with two other Metis organizations to build an affordable housing…
This Clinton real estate deal cost the agent $75,000 and his licence for five years
A realtor whose wife bought a property he was handling in Clinton, B.C. had his…
Urgent need for student housing not enough to skirt building codes in Kamloops
During a closed council meeting, Kamloops city council declined a proposal from Thompson River University…
Kelowna’s Brooklyn highrise 70% sold even before presentation centre opens
The Mission Group isn’t opening its presentation centre for the Brooklyn highrise in downtown Kelowna…
B.C. landlord association disputes UBC eviction study
A B.C. landlord association disputes the findings of a recent University of B.C. study to…