http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--6-.htm Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:00:02 PST Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40841-6-.htm#40841 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:45:00 PST Calgary based Royal Host has sold the Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort. The price tag is $131 million. A press release from the current owners indicates all conditions to the agreement have been satisfied and the sale is scheduled to close on or before August 14. The company has not identified the... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40472-6-.htm#40472 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:30:00 PST Kelowna area housing starts were down in June according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Housing starts fell to 143 units from 246 units in June 2007. "Fewer starts were not unexpected given this spring's surge in multi-family construction," says CMHC Market Analyst Paul Fabri. "Des... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40395-6-.htm#40395 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:00:00 PST Valley First Credit Union is talking with Alberta-based First Calgary Savings and BC-based Envision Financial about a possible partnership arrangement. The arrangement would see each institution retain its local identity, community focus and local decision making, while providing its clients with ... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40370-6-.htm#40370 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 PST Construction is barely underway, however, that didn't stop an un-named purchaser from paying a record price for a condominium in Kelowna. The condo sold for $2.9 million, breaking all previous sales records for condos in the city. North Ellis Developments Ltd. announced the sale of the Madison Pen... http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-40013-6-.htm#40013 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:30:00 PST A controversial zoning process is being supported by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The KCC says the use of the Comprehensive Development Zoning process to revitalize a four block area of downtown is a good idea. The four blocks are Harvey Avenue, Water Street, Abbott Street, and Mill Street. A...