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The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior hosted a sponsor recognition reception last night at the 2026 Training House / Y Dream Home, bringing together nearly 100 industry partners, trades, and supporters who contributed to this year’s build.

CHBA Central Interior, YMCA BC, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Trades and Technology came together to mark 30 years of their three-way partnership.

🏠2026 Training House Become The Y Dream Home Kamloops, BC – Last night, CHBA Central Interior, YMCA BC, and Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Trades and Technology came together to mark 30 years of their three-way partnership. Held at the Colombo Lodge in Kamloops, the dinner meeting brought together members, industry partners, and community leaders to recognize the long-standing collaboration behind the Training House and YMCA Dream Home program.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) is proud to announce that the 2026 Training House has officially been handed over to YMCA BC and is now the 2026 Y Dream Home.

Chris Crowell (President), Brian Charlton (Cranbrook), Matt McCurrach CHBA National Past President and Rose Choy (Executive Officer), traveled to Ottawa to represent our region at CHBA’s annual advocacy event, Day on the Hill.

Last week, Chris Crowell (President), Brian Charlton (Cranbrook), Matt McCurrach CHBA National Past President and Rose Choy (Executive Officer), traveled to Ottawa to represent our region at CHBA’s annual advocacy event, Day on the Hill. On Tuesday, February 10, CHBA leadership and delegates from across Canada met with Ministers, Members of Parliament, and senior federal officials to advance practical federal solutions aimed at increasing housing supply and protecting affordability.

Celebrating the next generation of skilled trades professionals and their contributions to the 2026 Training House

Celebrating the next generation of skilled trades professionals and their contributions to the 2026 Training House On February 11, CHBA Central Interior proudly recognized outstanding carpentry students for their contributions to the 2026 Training House during our dinner meeting, celebrating their achievements and the importance of hands-on learning in the skilled trades.

CHBA Central Interior Celebrates Industry Excellence Before a Sold-Out Crowd at 2026 Keystone Awards Gala

CHBA Central Interior was at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) to recognize carpentry students who contributed to the 2026 Training House, highlighting the importance of hands-on learning and industry collaboration in the skilled trades.

CHBA Central Interior Announces Winners of the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Competition

We’re proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Keystone Awards, celebrating the best in residential construction, renovation, and design across the Central Interior of BC.

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association – Central Interior (CHBA CI) says the federal government’s 2025 budget fails to address the core challenge facing Canadian families: the ability to afford and achieve homeownership. While the new “Build Canada Homes” initiative focuses on homelessness and low-income housing, the national Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) notes that the program does not tackle the growing affordability gap for middle-income families seeking to own a home.

A Celebration of Community Collaboration and Hands-On Trades Education

This is a major advocacy win for CHBA, following extensive engagement by CHBA BC and local associations like CHBA Central Interior. These long-sought changes to the Development Cost Charge (DCC) and Amenity Cost Charge (ACC) Installments Regulation will help ease upfront cost pressures, improve cash flow, and support housing delivery across the province.

New GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers – Advocacy Win for CHBA

CHBA Central Interior Named National Home Builders' Association of the Year (Large HBA) Also Recognized for Outstanding Member Retention – 98%!

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has released its 2024 Municipal Benchmarking Study, ranking Kamloops 9th among 23 Canadian municipalities in key factors affecting housing affordability, including planning features, approval timelines, and government charges. This is Kamloops' first year in the benchmarking study, providing valuable insight into the city's development processes compared to other municipalities across Canada.

CHBA Central Interior Marks 60 Years of Advocacy, Leadership, and Celebration

A Celebration of Community Collaboration and Practical Education

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Interior (CHBA Central Interior) proudly announces the commencement of the 2024 Training House Project. The official kick-off event took place in Orchards Walk, where attendees gathered to celebrate the project's launch in a unique construction-themed ceremony.

A construction-style ‘ribbon cutting’ with a hand-saw and plank of wood, officially kicked-off the 2022 Training House project in Tobiano on August 11.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week 2020, we want to share with you some good news. Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior was recognized with the Local Association of the Year Award in early March in Vancouver.

Ron MacLean dazzled a large crowd at a 50th anniversary dinner in Kamloops this week — then promised he will be back in the Tournament Capital in three years to help the Kamloops International Bantam Ice Hockey Tournament celebrate its half-century milestone.

On July 18, 2017 Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the launch of public consultations on proposed changes affecting tax planning for private corporations. CHBA will actively participate in these consultations given the potential impact of these measures on CHBA members.

The following finalist companies are SILVER award winners and will compete for the GOLD award which will be announced at the Keystone Awards Gala at the Grand Hall of Thompson Rivers University on October 4, 2014.

At a private reception at the 2014 Training House at The Pointe Sun Rivers, Community leaders gathered to recognize the Sponsors who contributed in products and services to the home.

On October 3, 2016, federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced a series of proposed changes to federal policies and legislation affecting mortgage loan insurance, mortgage lending rules, and tax treatment of capital gains from principal residences for foreign buyers.

The Coalition for Small Business Tax Fairness is urging Minister Morneau to postpone his income-sprinkling proposal until Jan. 1, 2019, provide more clarity on how it will work and, at minimum, make spouses exempt.

Last night at the September 12 Annual General Meeting, the local Home Builders Association Central Interior (CHBA CI) announced the new board of directors for 2018/19.

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week 2020, we want to share with you some good news. Canadian Home Builders Association Central Interior was recognized with the Local Association of the Year Award in early March in Vancouver.