Why Kelowna’s ‘New City’ Reputation Hides an Older Asbestos Risk
A City That Feels Newer Than It Is If you ask most people to picture Kelowna, they picture new construction — condo towers along the waterfront, fresh subdivisions on the city’s outskirts, the rapid growth that has defined the Okanagan’s recent decades. That image isn’t wrong, but it isn’t complete. Underneath the newer development, Kelowna […]
Is There Asbestos in My Kelowna Home? A Guide for Older Property Owners
Why This Question Matters in Kelowna Asbestos was used extensively in Canadian building materials until the early 1990s. Kelowna’s rapid growth and modern reputation can create a false sense of security — but the Okanagan has many older lakefront cottages and mid-century houses where asbestos was commonly used, and renovation work can disturb those fibres. […]