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Some B.C. companies try to adapt to new restrictions on vacation rentals

Some B.C. companies try to adapt to new restrictions on vacation rentals

Some British Columbia tourist destinations feared losing a key component of local industry.
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B.C. strata's 'atmospheric river' flood response reasonable, tribunal says

B.C. strata's 'atmospheric river' flood response reasonable, tribunal says

Crawl spaces under the Chilliwack strata complex flooded when 2021 torrential rains caused widespread Fraser Valley flooding.
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Hundreds of illegal short-term rentals in Victoria still operating: B.C. Ministry of Housing

Hundreds of illegal short-term rentals in Victoria still operating: B.C. Ministry of Housing

Information from short-term rental platforms shows the 1,697 listings in Victoria exceeds the number of business licences issued by the city by about 900 listings, the Housing Ministry says
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Should B.C. cities rethink their shady priorities?

Should B.C. cities rethink their shady priorities?

As temperatures climb, former chief planner warns B.C. cities need to rethink old ways of maximizing sunlight and minimizing building shadows.
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More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

More than 100K short-term rentals in Canada could serve as long-term housing

Statistics Canada study shows listings on sites such as Airbnb increased more than 60% from 2017 to 2023.
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The ultimate home inspection checklist

The ultimate home inspection checklist

Don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions after your inspection. Ultimately, it's your job to determine how much the findings matter.
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B.C. tribunal upholds condo fines against couple for doorbell camera insults

B.C. tribunal upholds condo fines against couple for doorbell camera insults

The Richmond couple disputed the fines saying they had the "right to yell inside their own property."
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How to help first-time buyers get a footing on the property ladder

How to help first-time buyers get a footing on the property ladder

Policies that have attempted to help buyers take on more debt haven't worked.
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90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

VANCOUVER — Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.
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Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

Vancouver council reverses policy on natural gas ban in new homes

City's director of sustainability: "It would set us back potentially tens of thousands of [greenhouse gas emissions]."
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