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Kelowna moves to loosen up short-term rental rules

Kelowna city council has decided to loosen up its short-term rental rules after a year of complaints from residents.

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BC realtor deceived client, put in higher offer and made $1M

A BC realtor, who used his insider knowledge to purchase a house that this client wanted to buy, has been ordered to pay the client half of the profit he made when he flipped the house for more than $1.2 million soon afterwards.

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Did Kelowna's short-term rental ban impact summer business? The city crunched the numbers

Since the short-term rental ban came into effect in Kelowna a year ago, people from various businesses complained about its potential impact. Now the city is taking a look at data behind those claims and found it isn't so clear.

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How Trump tariff threat and foreign buyers ban impacts Okanagan real estate market

American tariff threats are already impacting the Canadian economy, and the foreign buyer ban means the real estate market will look different than it did the last time the loonie dropped so low compared to the U.S. dollar.

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Vernon contractor billed $3,400 for turning gas on, then sued

A Vernon contractor who charged a customer $3,400 to repair a heater, even though it just needed the gas turned on, has come up short after it sued the customer over the unpaid bill.

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Reprieve in the housing crisis with Kelowna rent prices going down

New data from a rental site shows rent prices are down in Kelowna and around the country early in the new year.

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BC realtors fined for social media accounts without proper names, credentials

A couple of BC realtors have been fined $10,000 because their social media accounts didn't use their full registered realtor name.

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2024 worst year for Central Okanagan real estate sales in 12 years

Last year was the worst year for real estate sales in the Central Okanagan for more than a dozen years.

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Buddhist monastery along Kettle River in Boundary Country listed for $3M

A Buddhist monastery along the Kettle River in the Boundary region has hit the real estate market for $3,000,000.

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Critics of six-storey apartment building in Kamloops consider legal action

Opposition to a Kamloops apartment development isn't slowing down as city council approval looms.

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South Okanagan renovator discovers historical community treasure

When Oliver resident Craig Konechny purchased an abandoned, uninhabitable family home on Kootenay Street in mid December he initially saw it as a massive renovation challenge, but progressing through the tattered interior, uncovering the bones of the building, he’s discovering it’s much more than just a house.

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Discover Penticton’s Best Ski Destinations

The Okanagan Valley is a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders alike, with incredible ski destinations that cater to all levels. From well-known resorts to hidden gems, the Penticton area offers everything you need for an unforgettable ski experience.

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Hundreds of housing units proposed for old Kelowna Farmer’s Market location

The old Kelowna Farmers' Market location could be getting a drastic new look and purpose.

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Kelowna contractor's multiple lies about reno cost homeowner $1M

A Kelowna contractor who repeatedly lied to a client, demolished half their property and left them with $1-million repair bill has been ordered to pay $740,000.

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Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste

TORONTO - On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a scam.

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More seniors are renting alone in Kelowna and Kamloops

When many people think about renters who live alone they often think of single 20-somethings starting a career, but seniors are increasingly are renting and living alone in Kelowna and Kamloops.

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iN PHOTOS: Family Christmas trees add festive touch in Kamloops, Okanagan

Families in Kamloops and the Okanagan have been busy decorating their Christmas trees this month, adding festive cheer to homes and businesses.

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City of Kelowna buys Hells Angels clubhouse after a decade of legal proceedings

After years of effort, the provincial government seized the Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna and has now sold it to the city.

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