Understanding the dynamics of falling real estate prices and their Impact on offers (Housewise)
When real estate prices start to decline, the market undergoes a significant shift that affects both buyers and sellers in profound ways.
For sellers, falling prices can lead to tough decisions. For buyers, it may seem like an opportunity to score a deal. However, the dynamics at play are far mor...
Auction launches this week, ahead of CCMA awards in Kelowna (Kelowna)
The Canadian Country Music Awards won't be in Kelowna until next year, though there are of ways for people to support the industry ahead of the big event.
The music association launched its first online auction, running from until Dec, 18, in support of the CCMA Foundation.
"This spec...
Celebrate the holidays at the Craft Culture Market in Kelowna (Kelowna)
The holiday season is in full swing, and the Craft Culture Holiday Market is back at Prospera Place for another year of festive shopping fun.
From Dec. 6 to 8 the market event will bring together over 200 artisans and crafters offering a wide range of handmade gifts and treasures, perfect for hol...
Police hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's masked killer after 'brazen, targeted' attack on NYC street (World)
A gunman killed UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Wednesday in a “brazen, targeted attack” outside a Manhattan hotel where the health insurer was holding its investor conference, police said, setting off a massive search for the fleeing assailant hours before the annual Rockefeller Center ...
Thompson-Okanagan real estate market more active than Novembers past (Kelowna)
November real estate sales across the Interior were up compared to the same time last year, creating a market that was busier than expected.
Prices remained relatively stable across all Interior regions, but there were nearly 20% more sales last month than there were in November 2023, according t...
Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations (Business)
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Wednesday he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming years.
“I’m actually very optimistic this time around,” Bezos said on st...
Tourism sector tired of 'defending' itself, wants new narrative (BC)
Advocates at the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) congress in Vancouver said in presentations this morning that they want to get beyond explaining why tourism is important to the economy.
Instead, the narrative should be on ways to capitalize on resources, Destination Vancouver CEO ...
Suspect arrested in downtown Vancouver stranger assault: police (BC)
Police say they've arrested a suspect five days after an unprovoked assault in downtown Vancouver.
They say the alleged attack happened last Thursday in front of the Hudson's Bay store on West Georgia Street, where it was caught on surveillance video.
The footage shows a suspect leanin...
Properties beneath Summerland rockslide site finally deemed safe (Penticton)
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre has rescinded a long-standing evacuation alert for four properties along North Beach Road near the Highway 97 rockslide that occurred in August 2023.
The properties near Summerland have been under alert ever since the slid...
$1,000 up for grabs to encourage shopping local: Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce (Vernon)
Shopping local could have a big pay off this holiday season.
The Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce has launched a Rally the Valley Campaign to encourage shopping local. People who pledge to shop local will be entered to win $1,000 in gift cards.
The campaign is being sponsored by Valley First...
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