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This weekend in Kelowna promises exciting sports action for fans of all ages! Local hockey teams will face off at Prospera Place, bringing fast-paced on-ice excitement. Soccer enthusiasts can catch youth and adult league matches where competitive spirit will be high. The Okanagan Suns will be doing their thing! Whether you’re a spectator or participant, Kelowna has plenty of sports activities to make the weekend thrilling!
Location: Prospera Place
Presented By: Kelowna Rockets
Date & Time: Sept 27 @ 7 pm
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Live WHL Hockey between the Kelowna Rockets and Victoria Royals! Game starts at 7:05.
Location: Nonis Sports Field
Presented By: UBC Okanagan Campus
Date & Time: Sept 27-28
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Live UBCO Heat Men’s Soccer at UBC Okanagan, on Nonis Sports Field.
Location: Apple Bowl
Presented by By: Okanagan Sun Football
Date & Time: Sept 28 @ 4 pm
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Live BCFC Football between the Okanagan Sun and the Valley Huskers starting at 4:00 PM at the Apple Bowl! Get your tickets at the door, or online at okanagansun.ca
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Kelowna is a hub of activity year-round, offering something for everyone! From wine tastings and food festivals to live music and outdoor markets, there’s always something happening. Explore the beautiful Okanagan Valley through hiking, biking, or water sports, or enjoy cultural experiences at local art galleries and museums. Whether you’re into live entertainment, seasonal celebrations, or outdoor adventures, Kelowna’s vibrant events scene has you covered! Here’s a few events to get you started.
Location: Rutland Lions
Presented By: Creative Okanagan
Date & Time: Sept 21 @ 11 am – 3 pm
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Join us at Rutland’s Lions Park for an exciting FREE Scarecrow Building Event! Preregistration and donation are for scarecrow building only, the rest of the event is free. Enjoy the live music of fantastic local emerging artists while you explore our lively market featuring local vendors and indulge in delicious offerings from food trucks. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with art, community, and great tunes—see you there!
Location: Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Presented By: Shadow Ridge Golf Club
Date & Time: Sept 20 @ 11 am – 5 pm
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Join us at the 2024 YLW Campus Golf Tournament. Always a sell-out and a fun afternoon for all in attendance!
Location: Grizzli Winery
Presented by By: Grizzli Winery
Date & Time: Sept 20 @ 7 pm – 9 pm
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Join us again for this year’s Outdoor Cinema Series at Grizzli Winery. We’re bringing you a diverse selection of movies, from anticipated classics to heartwarming rom-coms and family-friendly films! Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind theatre experience in the vineyards, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the aroma of estate-grown wine. We’ve covered everything you need for a perfect movie night, including lounge-style chairs and a concession stand. Our outdoor bar serves a wide selection of wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic options. The concession stand will offer fresh classic popcorn, savoury pretzels, chips, sweets, and more! This picturesque evening promises fun for the entire family! Grab your ticket and come early to snag your spot!
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The Central Okanagan’s residential real estate market statistics reveal some interesting insights.
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Interested in moving to Kelowna, download our Relocation Guide, or thinking of selling check out our Listing Package.
September in Kelowna is packed with events and activities that are perfect for enjoying the crisp fall air and vibrant city vibe! From outdoor adventures to live music and food festivals, there’s something for everyone each weekend. It’s been a fantastic summer, here are a few local events to cool you down!
Location: The Vibrant Vine
Presented By: The Vibrant Vine
Date & Time: Sept 13 @ 6-8pm
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Enjoy some wine on our Main Lawn. Adirondack chairs provided. Doors open at 5pm. Pizza & Snacks available! This dynamic duo is made up of Chris Keeley’s rhythmic acoustic guitar playing and the strong, engaging vocals of Kim Morgan. Together they bring their audiences to their feet playing songs from many genres and generations. Dancing and singing are always encouraged at their shows. Audiences say: “ You guys are so much fun!”, “Your energy is infectious “ Come and join “Round Here” for a night of dancing, singing, and a whole lot of fun!
Location: Prospera Place
Presented By: Kelowna Rockets
Date & Time: Sept 14 @ 6 pm
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Live WHL preseason hockey between the Kelowna Rockets and the Vancouver Giants! Event starts at 6:05 PM, on September 14th at Prospera Place.
Location: Grizzli Winery
Presented by By: Grizzli Winery
Date & Time: Sept 13 @ 7-9pm
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Join us again for this year’s Outdoor Cinema Series at Grizzli Winery. We’re bringing you a diverse selection of movies, from anticipated classics to heartwarming rom-coms and family-friendly films! Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind theatre experience in the vineyards, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the aroma of estate-grown wine.
We’ve covered everything you need for a perfect movie night, including lounge-style chairs and a concession stand. Our outdoor bar serves a wide selection of wine, beer, cider, and non-alcoholic options. The concession stand will offer fresh classic popcorn, savoury pretzels, chips, sweets, and more!
This picturesque evening promises fun for the entire family! Grab your ticket and come early to snag your spot!
We post weekend events every Thursday on Facebook and Instagram!
Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Instagram
And of course, if you have any questions about the real estate market – Contact us here.
The Central Okanagan’s residential real estate market statistics reveal some interesting insights.
Reach out, we are here to help and answer any questions you may have!
Interested in moving to Kelowna, download our Relocation Guide, or thinking of selling check out our Listing Package.
Starting May 1, 2024, short-term rentals in BC will be limited to the host’s primary residence plus one secondary suite. Bill 35 aims to ban investment properties from being rented out for any period under 90 days. Hosts in Vancouver, Victoria, and Whistler may require business licenses to operate for profit.
Starting on May 1, 2024, the Province will enforce a Provincial principal residence requirement in some areas of the province. This will limit short-term rentals to the host’s principal residence and one secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit on the same property.
In January 2025, the government will require municipalities to change their zoning rules to offer more affordable multi-unit housing options, such as townhomes, multiplexes, and laneway
houses. The Province will introduce new legislation to provide more small-scale, multi-unit housing options for people and to fix outdated zoning rules. This will help build more homes faster.
The crackdown on Airbnb rentals will be aimed at operators of multiple investment units, rather than homeowners who have a primary residence with a suite to rent out. The principal residence requirement will not take effect until May 1, 2024.
Residents of British Columbia will only be allowed to lease their primary residence plus one additional secondary suite for short-term rentals when new regulations are enacted. This includes rental listings on various online platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, Expedia, and FlipKey.
Bill 35 in BC intends to ban investment properties from being rented out for any period under 90 days. The aim is to create more rental housing throughout the province, and the new legislation has been met with both criticism and praise. This has implications for strata corporations in BC.
Province of British Columbia – New rules for short-term rentals
Province of British Columbia – More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to B.C., zoning barriers removed
City of Kelowna – Short-term rentals
BC homeowner ordered to pay strata thousands for listing home on Airbnb – May 14th, 2024
Civil Resolution Tribunal – Indexed as: The Owners, Strata Plan VR45 v. Dexter, 2024 BCCRT 449
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