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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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Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

Economy continues to grow at modest pace as forecasters brace for more rate cuts

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy continued to keep its head just above water in May, growing 0.2 per cent, led by expansions in manufacturing and the public sector.
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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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B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

"This year we've noticed a dramatic downturn in traffic. It has really impacted our sales. I've had to cut staff," says winery owner.
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Seniors housing that replaced Saanich cottages gets $4.25M federal boost

Seniors housing that replaced Saanich cottages gets $4.25M federal boost

It’s the last of three planned non-profit housing complexes on 6.75 acres of land near the intersection of Cedar Hill Road and Cedar Hill Cross Road, once home to post-war cottages
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Bumper crop potential grows

Bumper crop potential grows

Cereal crops are looking particularly stunning this year, analysts say
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Massive KSM copper-gold mine in NW BC deemed substantially started

Massive KSM copper-gold mine in NW BC deemed substantially started

KSM in northwest of Stewart B.C. will be one of the largest copper-gold mines in the world
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Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Visitors to Vancouver paid an average $336.53 for a hotel-room night in June – the third-highest monthly rate in the region's history
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Metro Vancouver board launches North Shore sewage plant audit process

Metro Vancouver board launches North Shore sewage plant audit process

Some Metro Vancouver directors voiced dismay over media coverage of extraordinary cost overruns and overall governance.
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Capstan hotel, condo development put on ice

Capstan hotel, condo development put on ice

Richmond city council rescinded the rezoning of a property on Patterson Road.
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