News Items tag as: Lake Okanagan Resort

'Frustrating, stressful': Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners in the dark year after wildfire
November 12, 2024 - 7:00 AM

The McDougall Creek wildfire destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort in 2023, and more than a year later many timeshare owners still don’t know what’s going on with their property or whether they will get any compensation.
Legal action likely solution for thousands of Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners
December 29, 2023 - 7:00 AM

Months after last summer’s devastating McDougall Creek wildfire destroyed Lake Okanagan Resort as many as 2,000 timeshare owners still don’t know their fate.
Lake Okanagan Resort condo owners also face uncertain future
December 02, 2023 - 7:00 AM
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The destruction of Lake Okanagan Resort means more than just the loss of vacation weeks for timeshare owners.
Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners at risk of getting the boot with no compensation or notice
November 29, 2023 - 7:00 AM
iNhome

For decades, timeshare owners have contributed a substantial portion of the funds paid into the once glorious Lake Okanagan Resort north of West Kelowna.
Resounding silence from Lake Okanagan Resort after destructive wildfire
September 27, 2023 - 6:00 AM

It has been more than a month since the McDougall Creek Wildfire destroyed most of the storied Lake Okanagan Resort.
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.
Unique Okanagan lakefront bar is up for lease
January 31, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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A Facebook posting says the Tiki Bar at Lake Okanagan Resort is for lease for $10,000 a month, although the price is negotiable.
Lake Okanagan Resort fined after knowingly polluting for ten years
September 14, 2022 - 5:30 PM

The once spectacular Lake Okanagan Resort has been recently fined almost $50,000 by the province for a series of violations to its permits to discharge sewage effluent.
Tiki bar deemed not responsible for problems at Lake Okanagan Resort
June 11, 2022 - 12:00 PM

- This story was originally published June 9, 2022.
$40 million asking price for part of Okanagan Lake Resort lands
May 05, 2022 - 7:00 AM

Anyone interested in developing 12.6 acres, or one-quarter of the land connected to Lake Okanagan Resort, can have it for a mere $39.9 million.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

News Items tag as: Lake Okanagan Resort

'Frustrating, stressful': Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners in the dark year after wildfire

Legal action likely solution for thousands of Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners

Lake Okanagan Resort condo owners also face uncertain future

Lake Okanagan Resort timeshare owners at risk of getting the boot with no compensation or notice

Resounding silence from Lake Okanagan Resort after destructive wildfire

What’s next for Lake Okanagan Resort?

Unique Okanagan lakefront bar is up for lease

Lake Okanagan Resort fined after knowingly polluting for ten years

Tiki bar deemed not responsible for problems at Lake Okanagan Resort

$40 million asking price for part of Okanagan Lake Resort lands

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