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Kelowna’s temporary housing project operators revealedThe John J. Howard Society of Okanagan will operate the tiny home project at Crowley Avenue and Turning Points Collaborative Society will manage the other.CanadaDec 21, 2023
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B.C. expanding speculation tax to Kamloops, Parksville, 11 other municipalitiesThe speculation tax is already in place across Metro Vancouver, the Capital Regional District and Kelowna and 99 per cent of British ColumbiansEconomyNov 22, 2023
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B.C. tables new bill to cut down on homebuilding delaysAs it stands, the Housing Ministry says some rapidly-growing municipalities use the rezoning process to negotiate with homebuilders for funding much-needed amenities.PoliticsNov 7, 2023
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Tiny homes to shelter unhoused people in 3 Kelowna locationsThe 60-square-foot units, which should be built in the next few months, are the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet the unhoused community's needs, Kelowna's mayor said.CanadaOct 12, 2023
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Thousands of units expected from select B.C. cities in new housing targetsIf met, the five-year goals mean the selected communities would build 38 per cent more stock than what they would have otherwise, based on historic trends.EconomySep 26, 2023
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B.C. to streamline permitting, offer incentive to homeowners to rent secondary suitesThe B.C. government is chipping away at promises made under its multi-billion-dollar housing plan, announcing two new initiatives aimed at boosting supply and affordability.PoliticsSep 18, 2023
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‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Lack of communication confuses Prince George decampmentSince the order, accommodations have been found for just six of the 30 or so people living in the park. Around 12 are still there with nowhere to go and the rest have fled.PoliticsSep 8, 2023
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B.C. pledges development charge reform as housing crisis persistsIndustry critics say community amenity contributions, negotiated with developers to pay for things like daycares and parks, are adding to the already high cost of housing.PoliticsSep 1, 2023
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Prince George to evict unhoused people from encampment, citing safety concernsB.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon slammed Prince George's decision, reportedly made before adequate indoor shelter options could be secured for all.PoliticsSep 1, 2023
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Construction underway on more affordable rental units in Kelowna'Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home,' said federal housing minister Ahmed Hussen of a low-rise apartment building at 651 Cambridge Ave.CanadaJul 15, 2023
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