News Items tag as: Civil Resolution Tribunal

Kelowna cyclist collided with vehicle, has to pay damages
April 27, 2024 - 12:00 PM
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A Kelowna man destroyed his bicycle in a collision with a vehicle in 2022 but he’s the one who has to pay more than $3,000 in damage to the vehicle.
What to do when the ICBC say you're at fault, but you aren't
February 19, 2024 - 1:00 PM
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You've been in a car accident and you've heard about the new no-fault insurance in BC but you have no idea what that means or how it will impact your claim.
BC woman borrowed money from friend to bury husband, then claimed it was a gift
August 29, 2023 - 12:30 PM

A BC woman has to repay a friend more than $3,500 after she couldn't afford her husband's funeral costs more than two years ago.
BC strata denied attempts to fine, kick out caregiving family member
August 28, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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A BC strata tried and failed in its attempt to fine an elderly resident's family members and kick her caregiving grandson out of the property.
Vernon couple's 'pony wall' costs them $15K in legal battle with strata
March 09, 2022 - 7:30 AM

A small wall built on the patio of a $1.4-million lakeside Vernon townhouse has cost the former owners more than $14,000 in bylaw fines and legal fees in a fight with the strata.
Osoyoos man awarded $1,500 in small claims court after racist abuse, assault by neighbour
February 27, 2022 - 7:01 AM

An Osoyoos man who was the target of racial slurs, and then assaulted by his neighbour, has been awarded $1,500 in small claims court.
B.C. couple wins fight with strata over 'unacceptable' repairs
April 08, 2021 - 6:30 AM
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A Lower Mainland strata corporation that held onto $2,000 to cover damages to a garage door after the owners sold the townhouse, has been ordered to pay the money back.
Boat owner wins claim over explosion debacle at Salmon Arm marina
February 22, 2021 - 7:32 AM

A Shuswap boat owner accused of interfering while emergency crews dealt with an explosion at a Salmon Arm boat marina last year, has won a small claims court case after the marina cancelled his contract because of his behaviour.
Theft of Piglet the dog lands owner and breeder in small claims court
December 29, 2020 - 6:30 AM

A strange and messy dispute over a puppy named ‘Piglet’ has spilled into a small claims court after the breeder stole the puppy back and the rightful owner managed to somehow get it back herself.
B.C. mother and daughter lose claim against Sunwing, Flight Centre who told them to read the small print
September 24, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A B.C. mother and daughter will have to suck up the extra cost of switching to a beachfront hotel during a Mexican vacation after the small claims court sided with the tour operator and travel agent and told them they should have read the small print.
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Popular spots to enjoy ramen in Okanagan, Kamloops
Fall is here and the weather is turning colder so many are turning to comfort foods in the Okanagan and Kamloops. A warm, hearty soup is a definite go-to during the chilly seasons and one particular style, ramen, is becoming more and more p

Study says city policies drastically increase housing costs in Kamloops, Okanagan
A research paper explored how municipal government policies increase the cost of housing in B.C., and it showed that 40 per cent of a home’s cost in Kamloops and the Okanagan was due to the “zoning effect”. While at Simon

Kelowna trailer park residents face 'demoviction' from their affordable homes
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but the

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