Mobile Home Park

• West Kelowna mobile home park redevelopment highlights need for more affordable housing

  But the developer, Kerr Properties, did end up issuing eviction notices to renters based on the province's Residential Tenancy Act.

  Canada

  Jun 17
  
• West Kelowna mobile home park residents facing displacement amid housing crisis

  The mobile home park is up for re-development. The land owner, Kerr Properties, hopes to have it rezoned to light industrial use.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
  
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• Closure of mobile home park in West Kelowna amid housing crisis puts residents in difficult spot

  The average cost of rent in the Central Okanagan has risen almost 30% from 5 years ago. According to one rental site, the average cost of a one bedroom in Kelowna is $1,946.

  Economy

  Oct 10, 2023
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• Evacuation alert lifted for Shuswap, B.C. mobile home park

  While an evacuation alert in Sicamous has been lifted, 'due to the ongoing landslide risk in this area, residents are advised to stay informed,' the district said Monday.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
• Vernon, B.C. mobile home park plagued by wastewater leak

  Residents of the Crown Villa mobile home park in Vernon, B.C. are worried they might end up losing their homes because of an ongoing wastewater leak.

  Canada

  Apr 6, 2022
• Council to consider pedestrian bridge near Sackville bus terminal due to safety concerns

  'It's not safe, but what can you do, you have to do it,' said Wendy, who admits she herself isn't comfortable with the route despite walking it for nearly 30 years.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2021
• Surprise guilty plea: Midway through trial, West Kelowna man admits aggravated assault

  Kevin Barrett suddenly pleaded guilty to the aggravated assault of his elderly mother in West Kelowna in April 2019. The attempted murder charge is expected to be stayed.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2021
• Trial continues for son accused of trying to murder elderly mother in West Kelowna

  Witness testimony continues in the trial of a man accused of trying to kill his elderly mother in West Kelowna in April 2019.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
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• Court sees surveillance video of West Kelowna suspect after attempted murder

  The West Kelowna man accused of trying to kill his elderly mother was allegedly spotted on surveillance video buying ice cream a couple of hours later.

  Jan 20, 2021
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• Attempted murder trial: Rescuer describes finding elderly West Kelowna victim

  The Crown alleges a West Kelowna man beat his mother with a crescent wrench, drove up a forest service road and rolled her down an embankment, leaving her for dead.

  Canada

  Jan 19, 2021