News Items tag as: Airbnb

Province, municipalities eyeing regulations for Airbnb
November 12, 2021 - 6:00 AM
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Data collection is a crucial first step to proper regulation for the short term rental industry in B.C. says the head of the advisory group pushing the province for regulations.
Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Osoyoos threatened by Warner Bros. for trademark infringement
May 21, 2021 - 10:35 AM
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The popular South Okanagan Airbnb named Hobbit Mountain Hideaway after J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" and "Lord of Rings" books will be changing its name after a threat from Warner Bros. which owns the trademark to the word hobbit.
Hotels and Airbnb rentals fared better in Kelowna than Kamloops throughout COVID-19
March 07, 2021 - 12:07 PM

While the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the accommodation industry, Kelowna was not hit as hard as some others.
Kelowna woman, Airbnb have plans to help hospital workers cope with COVID-19 fallout
March 31, 2020 - 7:30 AM

When Juanita Straub realized her Airbnb rental was going to sit empty as tourists stopped making their way to Kelowna, she was struck by inspiration.
Kelowna ready to crack down on illegal short-term rentals
November 28, 2019 - 3:54 PM

Kelowna homeowners who rent out their properties on Airbnb or similar short-term rental sites have had more than six months to buy business licences so the City is going to crack down on those who haven’t complied.
Kelowna strikes blow for housing affordability by limiting short-term rentals
May 22, 2019 - 11:28 AM

KELOWNA - Despite the fact that the majority of speakers at a public hearing last night argued in favour of putting their suites into the Airbnb rental pool, Kelowna city council chose to go the other way.
Kamloops hotels and motel association thinks AirBnB users should be paying tax
December 05, 2016 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - A group representing local hotels and motels wants the city to support a proposal to help level the playing field for competitors like Airbnb.
Why not everyone is so cozy with Airbnb rentals
April 10, 2016 - 11:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With its lakes, wineries and attractions, of course homeowners in the B.C. Southern Interior will take advantage of vacation rental services like Airbnb.
10 local Airbnb rentals that will make you dream of a staycation
April 09, 2016 - 11:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - From luxury condos on the lake to ‘glamping’ in a teepee, the Southern Interior has hundreds of Airbnb rentals to suit any traveller.
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Lake Country strata fined condo owner for having Alberta plates
- This story was first published May 13, 2022 A poorly worded strata rule has allowed a Lake Country condo owner with Alberta plates to avoid paying the fines dished out against her. The Lake Country strata had sent Jade Laycock $

Okanagan pizzeria ranks among Canada's top spots to eat outside
Patio season will soon be in full swing starting with the Victoria Day long weekend approaching, and diners are spoiled in the Okanagan, where some of Canada’s most popular restaurants for outdoor dining can be found. OpenTable, an on

More than ton of pot found in semi-trailer in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — More than a ton of marijuana has been seized from a tractor-trailer truck in southwest Detroit. The pot was detected during an inspection on May 11 by Customs and Border Protection officers at a cargo facility near the

Ending stigma: A Kelowna woman's experience living in supportive housing
Lee’s lived through hard times. Homelessness, substance use and poverty have all been part of it, but some of the toughest things are surprising, like stigma and the hostility it creates. Last winter, Lee split her time between the st

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News Items tag as: Airbnb

Province, municipalities eyeing regulations for Airbnb

Hobbit-themed Airbnb near Osoyoos threatened by Warner Bros. for trademark infringement

Hotels and Airbnb rentals fared better in Kelowna than Kamloops throughout COVID-19

Kelowna woman, Airbnb have plans to help hospital workers cope with COVID-19 fallout

Kelowna ready to crack down on illegal short-term rentals

Kelowna strikes blow for housing affordability by limiting short-term rentals

Kamloops hotels and motel association thinks AirBnB users should be paying tax

Why not everyone is so cozy with Airbnb rentals

10 local Airbnb rentals that will make you dream of a staycation

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