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  • Infrastructure

Kamloops Plans Major Community Projects

Kamloops plans to build a performing arts centre and an arena multiplex by 2029, pending voter approval for a $275 million borrowing proposal.
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  • Policy

Vernon Updates Zoning Bylaws

The City of Vernon updated its zoning bylaw to meet provincial deadlines, allowing high-density buildings in key transit areas to address housing shortages.
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  • Development

BC Helps Kamloops Add 500 New Homes

Kamloops will see its largest housing investment with over 500 new homes and shelters for various income levels and vulnerable populations.
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  • Development

Rental Development Proposal in Glenmore

Greenstone Developments proposes a 66-unit rental building, Glenmore Ridge, at 305 Drysdale Blvd. in Kelowna's Glenmore neighbourhood.
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  • Development

Kelowna Launches Infill ASAP Program

Kelowna's new Infill ASAP program expedites approvals for multi-family lots, aiming to deliver up to 7,000 new homes and enhance affordable housing options.
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  • Development

Kelowna Council Approves 6 New Projects

Kelowna approved rezoning for five projects and a permit for a sixth, adding 367 new units, including 281 rentals, to address housing challenges.
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  • Development

Kelowna Seeks Partner to Build Housing

Kelowna is giving builders and non-profits until July 23 to express interest in a partnership to fund, design, build, and manage middle-income housing.
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  • Development

6-Month Housing Target Progress Report

A six-month progress report shows how the BC government's first 10 priority communities are doing relative to their housing targets.
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  • Policy

BC Reveals Targets for 10 Municipalities

BC announced housing targets for 10 more municipalities, aiming to build 55,478 homes by 2029, part of a plan to boost housing supply across 20 municipalities.
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  • Development

Penticton Approves Social Housing Sites

Penticton council approved three city-owned sites for social housing development, focusing on affordable options for youth, seniors, and families.
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  • Development

West Kelowna’s Tallest Project Approved

West Kelowna approves a development permit for the city's tallest residential structure, a seven-storey mixed-use building featuring 65 rental units.
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  • Development

80 Affordable Homes Coming to Kamloops

Kamloops will get 80 affordable rental homes for seniors and families by 2026, thanks to a $9M investment from BC Housing and partnerships with local groups.
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  • Development

West Kelowna Reviews 65-Unit Project

A development permit application has been submitted for West Kelowna's largest apartment project, featuring 65 rentals, commercial spaces, and a rooftop patio.
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  • Development

Troika Proposes 160-Unit Project

Troika plans a six-storey rental building in Kelowna featuring 160 units, prioritizing transit oriented development near Orchard Park Transit Exchange.
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  • Development

DP Filed for Sutton Place Hotel at YLW

Northland Properties has submitted a development permit application for the new 245-room Sutton Place Hotel at Kelowna's YLW airport.
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  • Policy

Kamloops Zoning Changes Advanced

Kamloops council votes to advance housing density-related zoning changes to a public hearing on June 11 despite resistance from some councilors.
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  • Infrastructure

New Kamloops School Breaks Ground

Kamloops-Thompson School District breaks ground on Sníne Elementary to address severe overcapacity issues.
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  • Development

Feedback Wanted for El Rancho Site

Penticton residents can now provide feedback until June 23 on the revised mixed-use development plans for the El Rancho motel site.
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  • Development

Iron Mask Site Breaks Ground

Kamloops' Iron Mask industrial park project begins, aiming to address the city's need for light industrial commercial space.
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  • Development

Kelowna Rejects Rental Proposal

Kelowna council surprisingly rejects 67-unit rental apartment proposal due to site constraints and safety concerns for pedestrians.
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  • Development

Zoning Approved for Over 100 Homes in West Kelowna

West Kelowna approves rezoning for 118 new homes in upper Glenrosa after years of delays.
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  • Development

Penticton Council Approves 5-Storey Residential Building

Penticton council gives the green light to a five-story residential complex featuring 48 units on Front Street.
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  • Development

Kamloops Council Approves Tournament Inn Rezoning

Kamloops council approved rezoning for Tournament Inn, allowing a mixed-use development featuring hotel rooms and residential units.
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  • Properties

26 Affordable Rental Homes Preserved in Vernon

The Rental Protection Fund secured 26 affordable homes in Vernon for $3.1 million, preventing potential displacement.
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  • Properties

35 New Affordable Homes Open in Vernon

Vernon's Thunderbird Manor Phase 2 offers 35 affordable homes for Indigenous families and individuals.
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  • Development

Kelowna Council Approves 60-Lot Industrial Subdivision

Kelowna plans a new industrial park at 380 Bubna Road, anticipating economic growth and job creation.
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  • Development

Developer Sues Kelowna Over Land-Use Restrictions

Watermark Developments sues Kelowna to lift "no-build" covenants on Academy Way properties to make way for development on 13 acres.
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  • Infrastructure

Provincial Funding Approved for New School in Aberdeen

Kamloops-Thompson School District expands with funding for new schools and capital projects.
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  • Development

Ritz-Carlton Residences Are Coming to Vernon

Canada's first standalone Ritz-Carlton residential development will elevate luxury in Okanagan's premier resort community.
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  • Development

41-Storey Rental Tower in Surrey Passes Third Reading

Appelt Properties plans a 41-storey tower in Surrey for market rentals and medical offices.
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  • Infrastructure

Work Begins on Greater Vernon Cultural Centre

Long-awaited cultural centre in Vernon receives additional funding and begins construction.
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  • Policy

Kelowna Council Approves 4.72% Tax Increase

Kelowna's 2024 budget approved with slight tax increase, resulting in an average $112 increase for property owners.
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  • Policy

Tax Break Proposed for Kelowna Property Owners

Kelowna proposes tax breaks for residential and commercial properties facing steep assessment hikes.
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  • Stats

Interior Real Estate Market Shows Signs of Strength

Sales, inventory, and prices increase as the Interior real estate market picks up in April.
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  • Policy

First Nations Commercial Project Receives $1M in Funding

BC invests $33 million in rural areas for economic diversification and infrastructure development.
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  • Development

48-Unit Project Proposed Next to Kamloops Golf Course

Kamloops council considers a 48-unit multi-family development in Westsyde near The Dunes.
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  • Development

Builder Needed for Kelowna Housing Project

BC government seeks builder for downtown Kelowna housing project through BC Builds initiative.
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  • Development

Former Hotel in Kamloops Is Converting to Rental Housing

City of Kamloops is seeking a developer or builder to lead the construction of new rental homes.
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  • Development

Building Permit Issued for Kelowna Tesla Dealership

Tesla's new facility, located at 3425 Circuit Road in the Airport Business Park, receives the green light to begin construction
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  • Development

First Phase of Penticton’s Largest Housing Plan Announced

The Innovation District will be the largest new master-planned community in the Okanagan
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  • Properties

BC Developer Has 9 Projects in Receivership and Foreclosure

Quarry Rock Developments owes creditors millions across multiple BC projects.
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  • Policy

Vernon Taxes Will Increase 4.79%

Vernon's tax increase is corrected to 4.79% from 6.48%, equaling an average increase of $89 for property owners.
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  • Policy

Vernon Is Revising Its OCP

Vernon seeks input on its Official Community Plan update to accommodate future growth.
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  • Infrastructure

Work Begins on Kelowna’s Newest Park

Kelowna's Lower Mission welcomes DeHart Park, featuring diverse amenities for community recreation and engagement.
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  • Policy

BC Government Sets Housing Targets for 20 More Communities

20 new high-growth areas including Surrey, Kelowna, and Nanaimo join BC's priority list.
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  • Development

Kelowna Council Approves 130-Unit Rental Project

Troika's 1110 Lawson rental project in Kelowna gained unanimous approval for development of 130 homes.
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  • Properties

Kelowna Mobile Home Park Listed for Sale

Shasta Mobile Home Park faces sale and development amid family disputes and housing affordability concerns.
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  • Policy

Penticton Council Approved 5.31% Tax Hike

Penticton residents can expect a 5.31% increase in taxes, which equates to an average of $106 annually.
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  • Development

TRU Aims to Add a New Student-Housing Building

Thompson Rivers University plans to build a new 75-bed student-housing building pending provincial funding approval.
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  • Development

Over 1,300 Homes Proposed for Kelowna Gym and Pub Sites

Ambitious redevelopment plans for Kelowna's Global Fitness & Dakoda's Sports Bar include high-rise buildings.
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  • Development

Major Development Proposed for Black Mountain

Developer plans mixed-use project to provide residential and commercial space in Black Mountain.
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  • Policy

West Kelowna Approves Short-Term Rental Regulations

West Kelowna council approved new short-term rental bylaws, excluding some property zones.
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  • Policy

West Kelowna Opts Out of Short-Term Rental Regulations

The city opts out of provincial short-term rental rules, preserving vacation rentals in certain zones.
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Latest Stories

Infrastructure

3rd Jul 2024

Kamloops Plans Major Community Projects

Kamloops plans to build a performing arts centre and an...
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Policy

3rd Jul 2024

Vernon Updates Zoning Bylaws

The City of Vernon updated its zoning bylaw to meet...
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Development

2nd Jul 2024

BC Helps Kamloops Add 500 New Homes

Kamloops will see its largest housing investment with over 500...
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Development

2nd Jul 2024

Rental Development Proposal in Glenmore

Greenstone Developments proposes a 66-unit rental building, Glenmore Ridge, at...
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Development

1st Jul 2024

Kelowna Launches Infill ASAP Program

Kelowna's new Infill ASAP program expedites approvals for multi-family lots,...
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Development

1st Jul 2024

Kelowna Council Approves 6 New Projects

Kelowna approved rezoning for five projects and a permit for...
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