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Everyone knows the Central Okanagan has the highest housing prices in the Interior of BC. Last July, a typical home in Kelowna was assessed at $988,000 with Lake Country and West Kelowna less than $25,000 behind.For peop

Finding a new home for the decades-old Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market is square on the radar of Kelowna city council, mayor Tom Dyas says.The market has a lease on the land in its usual spot at the cor

Despite high interest rates, inflation, increased travel after COVID and fears of a recession, homeowners in Kelowna continue to love and build backyard swimming pools.That trend really took off in 2020 when COVID forced

With part of Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna closing as of 6 a.m. Thursday for the annual “Meet me on Bernard” promotion, bars and restaurants are quick to get into the action.“We’re going to b

The speed new housing is being built in the Central Okanagan is falling short of what is needed to cope with continued, rapid population growth.“We need about 4,500 homes per year,” Jenn Podmore, a vice-presi

On a year-to-year basis, April housing prices have dropped by 9.4% in the Interior of BC compared to April 2022.That’s the bad news, if you’re selling.But, to put that figure into perspective, last spring saw

Short term rentals are forcing renters to pay hundreds to thousands of extra dollars every year, according to a report going to Penticton City Council.The report pegs that number specifically at $332 per year more in ren

Despite a 14.3% increase in the average rent rate for a one bedroom apartment in April, Kelowna is now ranked as the thirteenth most expensive city in Canada.Normally it’s been number 10 out of 35 cities Rentals.ca

Opinion: Letters on food prices, Warriors, the monarchy, and Budget 2023.

Illegal edible cannabis products are being sold in Canada that look very much like popular candies and goodies consumed by children.While cookies packaged to look like Oreos but called Stoneos may be a dead giveaway, oth