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Keeping Wildlife Wild and Princeton Safe

Posted on Nov 13, 2025



Nestled in the heart of British Columbia, Princeton is a place where nature and community coexist. Wildlife has always been part of our landscape—passing through, foraging, and sometimes settling near our homes. But when wild animals gain access to human food or other unnatural attractants, they can become food-conditioned and lose their natural fe...

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Princeton BC Real Estate Market Update October 2025

Posted on Nov 10, 2025


Municipality of Princeton

As we move into the final stretch of 2025, Princeton’s housing market continues to reveal important shifts that buyers and sellers should keep an eye on. October brought a mix of strengthening prices, slower sales activity, and tightening inventory, factors that will shape market conditions heading into winter.

Inventory Tig...

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New Ingerbelle Adds Long Term Economic Viability to Princeton

Posted on Oct 09, 2025



Princeton is no stranger to resource-driven growth, and the latest development from Hudbay Minerals is poised to bring a new wave of opportunity to our community. The New Ingerbelle Project, an extension of the Copper Mountain Mine located just 20 km south of town, is more than just a mining expansion—it’s a long-term investment in the future of Pr...

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Canada Lowers Interest Rate to 2.5%

Posted on Sep 17, 2025



The Bank of Canada has lowered its overnight policy rate to 2.5 per cent. In its announcement, the Bank highlighted that U.S. tariffs have significantly weighed on Canadian exports and curbed business investment. While household spending has remained relatively strong, Canada’s GDP still contracted by about 1.5% in the second quarter, right in line...

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Gorman Group Acquires Weyerhaeuser’s Princeton Lumber Mill

Posted on Aug 05, 2025



Princeton, BC – In a significant win for local industry, Gorman Group, the family-owned wood products company based in West Kelowna, has agreed to purchase Weyerhaeuser’s lumber mill in Princeton for approximately C$120 million in cash.


Key Highlights of the Transaction


• Scope of the Deal: The acquisition includes Weyerhaeuser’s Princeton manufactur...

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Fire Safety: Protecting Kids in Princeton

Posted on May 14, 2025



Century 21 Horizon West Realty is a proud supporter of the Princeton community Fire Safety Net program.


Just as C21 agents strive to help their clients make smart moves for their real estate transactions, the Fire Safety Net program educates our youth and families about the hazards of fire. Knowledge is power and will help young readers make their...

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