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Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. go back to long-term May 1

LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia Premier David Eby is warning real estate investors and speculators that his government is tilting the rules towards families seeking homes as it tightens the rules on short-term rentals.

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40 new complex care housing units coming to Kelowna

The BC government is building 40 housing units in Kelowna to support those struggling with mental health and addiction with additional units to be built in Kamloops.

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B.C. home sales slide almost 10 per cent in March despite mortgage rate drop

VANCOUVER - Home sales in British Columbia fell by almost 10 per cent in March compared with the same period last year, in a slowdown an analyst says could be buyers waiting for lower interest rates.

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Work on UBCO highrise resumes in downtown Kelowna as evacuated residents face unsure future

Residents evacuated from a supportive housing complex next door to a massive UBC Okanagan construction project building a highrise tower in downtown Kelowna feel like they've been left in the dark as work resumes.

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Sun Peaks wants exemption from foreign homebuyers ban

Sun Peaks near Kamloops is one of three ski communities in the province where foreigners are banned from buying houses, and the mountain resort municipality wants to change that.

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Cultivating Community: Shop with Local Nurseries

When it comes to gardening in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, there's a growing understanding that the seeds you sow can lead to more than just a beautiful garden; they can also support the community. With an emphasis on sustainability and personalised service, local nurseries stand out as the ideal partners for both experienced gardeners and those just starting to till the soil

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Big year for aurora activity, just not in Kamloops, Okanagan yet

While more aurora borealis activity is predicted, Kamloops and the Okanagan haven’t seen much of it yet.

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'Devastating': Evacuation of building next to UBCO construction site extended two weeks

Residents of the building next to the UBC Okanagan construction site for a highrise will be out of their homes for at least another two weeks due to safety concerns.

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Kamloops, Okanagan real estate sales down last month

Real estate sales in Kamloops and Okanagan in March were down significantly compared to last year.

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Ottawa to launch $6B infrastructure fund to help build homes — with strings attached

The upcoming federal budget will include a $6-billion infrastructure fund to support homebuilding as well as a $400 million top-up to the housing accelerator fund, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday.

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BC tenancy branch catches up with repeat rent skippers

A BC renter spurred a Residential Tenancy Branch investigation when he reported that his landlord threatened to change the locks.

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Residents scramble for places to live as downtown Kelowna building deemed unsafe

A subsidized housing building next to UBC Okanagan’s downtown construction site is being evacuated, but the university has yet to take any responsibility.

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Breach of privacy?: Recreational drone lingers over people's yards in Kamloops neighbourhood

A couple living on Kamloops' North Shore reported a recreational drone was hovering around their house and property a couple of days ago.

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UPDATE: Residents across from the big hole UBCO dug in downtown Kelowna have to evacuate their building

There was a meeting today for residents of an apartment building across from the site of the new UBC Okanagan tower, where residents heard the news that they will have to vacate their homes.

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Bigger houses, driveways in Kelowna may trigger increased stormwater costs

The City of Kelowna is looking at changing the way it charges homeowners for the rain and melted snow that runs off their properties.

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'Renters matter': Trudeau promises renter bill of rights and protection fund

VANCOUVER - A federal government announcement that rental history could be used on a credit score is a "game changer" for those who have been faithfully paying their rent for years, said a longtime advocate of the idea.

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Manhattan Point homeowners vow to fight Kelowna in court over future parks designation

Property owners on what amounts to a private beach on Okanagan Lake say it’s illegal for the city to designate their properties for future parks and they will take all legal steps possible to stop them.

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Central Okanagan regional district asks for delay in new provincial housing rules

While all BC communities with populations of more than 5,000 have to allow up to four homes on single-family lots under new provincial housing rules, rural areas are also being told to densify.

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