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Kamloops drug addict credits tough love for his recovery, advocates for forced treatment
March 10, 2025 - 7:00 AM

After decades of being addicted to crack cocaine, Mike Haertel is sober and living independently at a residential housing building in Kamloops operated by BC Housing.
BC strata loses legal case over $150 move-in fee
August 12, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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A BC Tribunal has ruled that a strata's move-in fee wasn't "reasonable" and ordered it to charge a condo owner a third of the amount.
Kelowna seller who left home with leaky toilet, overgrown yard, on the hook $4K
July 22, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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A Kelowna home seller who left his home with a leaky toilet, an overgrown garden, and a busted irrigation system, is on the hook for $3,947 after the buyer took a complaint to the small claims court.
Kelowna man accused of abusing former partner won't get her property
May 30, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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A Kelowna man who was once arrested for allegedly assaulting his common law partner has lost out in his bid to inherit all her property and money.
B.C. strata loses legal case over deck
March 26, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A B.C. condo owner whose deck was dramatically reduced in size by her strata has won a legal victory that might force the strata to put the deck back to how it was.
Mom opened up about depression — and Penticton responded
February 03, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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When Katrina Hohmann posted a photo of her messy house earlier this week, called it embarrassing and opened up about her battle with depression, she wasn't sure about the response.
What’s next for Lake Okanagan Resort?
February 02, 2023 - 6:00 AM

Operators of the only beach bar on Okanagan Lake broke their lease and walked away in frustration and warn those who come next to do their homework.
B.C. condo association director critical of rental and 19+ designation removal
December 05, 2022 - 9:10 AM
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The B.C. Condo Association’s executive director is doubtful the province’s new housing act will create more affordable housing across B.C.
Kootenay boss who left sex toys on employee's desk ordered to pay $15K
October 04, 2022 - 7:00 AM

The owner of a Kootenay landscape company who pushed his genitals into the back of an employee and left sex toys on her desk has been ordered to pay $15,000 in compensation.
Why you can’t manage rentals in B.C. without a license
March 25, 2022 - 6:30 AM
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Kathy Bakker was simply providing a service.
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill that would have banned consumable hemp products containing THC ingredients in the state, but said he's open to lawmakers passing a new effort to regulate what has become a boomin

Kootenay woman upset by deer cull sues realtor for 'misleading' her about neighbourhood
An Invermere woman who attempted to sue her real estate agent because she didn't like her neighbours or the fact that the town was culling deer has been ordered to pay special costs because of her behaviour over the seven years of litigation.

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