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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.
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.
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."
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.
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]."
Data Points: B.C. home sales improve as the average Vancouver price hits peak

Data Points: B.C. home sales improve as the average Vancouver price hits peak

Interest rate cuts may spur activity, but affordability concerns linger
Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

Office vacancy rate in downtown Victoria up sharply, remote work blamed

A number of firms that work in web-based and software-based industries or do data management have started to give up larger office footprints
Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Vancouver council approves controversial 14-storey rental tower in Kerrisdale

Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung: “I am not impressed — I will be honest — with this applicant.”
Alliance Française Vancouver opens $24M, 30,000-square-foot hub

Alliance Française Vancouver opens $24M, 30,000-square-foot hub

French language and culture organization unveils largest independent cultural hub in B.C.
Province announces $12.7M for Whistler housing project

Province announces $12.7M for Whistler housing project

Construction expected to be complete in 2026