Is crackdown on short-term rentals impacting Okanagan tourism?
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Is crackdown on short-term rentals impacting Okanagan tourism?
Description
August 12, 2025
Some tourism operators in the Okanagan say the crackdown on short-term rentals in the region is having a direct impact on the slower tourism season. But as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, government officials say while they're aware of the challenges, it is more important to have an adequate housing supply for residents.
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More funding announced for Interior B.C. manufacturing02:19 | April 8, 2026 -
Kelowna boardwalk remains closed months after expected re-opening02:02 | April 7, 2026 -
Vernon trailer park to lose power02:16 | April 6, 2026 -
Tiny house rules could threaten health care access02:12 | April 1, 2026 -
Fundraising for Kelowna General Hospital ER02:14 | March 31, 2026 -
Thieves target West Kelowna vape shop02:03 | March 30, 2026 -
Kelowna Sally Ann vehicles vandalized02:10 | March 24, 2026 -
Concerns over potential water contamination after West Kelowna reservoir vandalism02:14 | March 20, 2026 -
Rutland residents criticize lack of patrols02:15 | March 19, 2026 -
Controversial comedian to perform in Kelowna01:59 | March 18, 2026
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Is crackdown on short-term rentals impacting Okanagan tourism?02:16 | August 12, 2025
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Breweries score with Touchdown Kelowna01:49 | 7 minutes ago
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Rutland street patrols resume01:56 | June 18, 2026
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Ron Cannan running for Kelowna mayor02:13 | June 18, 2026
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Apple Bowl upgrades to host the CFL01:39 | June 12, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: June 1111:35 | June 11, 2026
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Okanagan College students design look for BC Summer Games01:48 | June 10, 2026
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Rutland residents public safety concerns02:01 | June 8, 2026
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Food rescue transformation centre plan02:17 | June 8, 2026
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Global News at 5:30 Okanagan: June 510:55 | June 5, 2026
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Vernon mural alteration fight02:14 | June 5, 2026
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Penticton lifts evacuation order after fire02:08 | June 4, 2026
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Kelowna sees economic boost from Memorial Cup02:10 | June 1, 2026
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Penticton remains under State of Emergency and 10 properties evacuated after massive fire02:10 | May 29, 2026
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2025 a good year for Kelowna tourism and good times could roll again in 202602:21 | May 11, 2026
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FortisBC restoring natural gas service to thousands of customers in Lake Country02:14 | April 17, 2026
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More funding announced for Interior B.C. manufacturing02:19 | April 8, 2026
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Kelowna boardwalk remains closed months after expected re-opening02:02 | April 7, 2026
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Vernon trailer park to lose power02:16 | April 6, 2026
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Tiny house rules could threaten health care access02:12 | April 1, 2026
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Fundraising for Kelowna General Hospital ER02:14 | March 31, 2026
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Thieves target West Kelowna vape shop02:03 | March 30, 2026
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Kelowna Sally Ann vehicles vandalized02:10 | March 24, 2026
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Concerns over potential water contamination after West Kelowna reservoir vandalism02:14 | March 20, 2026
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Rutland residents criticize lack of patrols02:15 | March 19, 2026
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Controversial comedian to perform in Kelowna01:59 | March 18, 2026
Is crackdown on short-term rentals impacting Okanagan tourism?
Description
August 12, 2025
Some tourism operators in the Okanagan say the crackdown on short-term rentals in the region is having a direct impact on the slower tourism season. But as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, government officials say while they're aware of the challenges, it is more important to have an adequate housing supply for residents.
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