‘We are entering a housing crisis’: Montreal ramps up fight against Airbnb
The city contends people who are illegally renting apartments are putting key boxes on public property. Continue reading
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Montreal cracks down on illegal key boxes for Airbnbs
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Lockboxes left on public property have become the most recent targets for officials at Montreal city hall. Continue reading
Kelowna moves to limit short-term rentals to principal homes, ban vacation rentals in secondary suites
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The City of Kelowna is moving forward with plans to limit short-term rentals to principal homes and ban vacation rentals from secondary suites and carriage houses. Continue reading
New Airbnb rules coming to Calgary
There are over 3,300 active short-term listings in the city and over half are filled less than 30 days a year. Continue reading
Tourism Vancouver partners with Airbnb to promote the city
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Tourism Vancouver is signing a deal with Airbnb to promote the city. Continue reading
Grey Cup 2018 means busiest weekend ever for Edmonton Airbnb rentals
The company said nearly 600 Airbnb hosts rented out their properties to visitors from across Canada over Grey Cup weekend. It was the largest weekend in the platform’s history in Edmonton. Continue reading
Airbnb accused of ‘outrageous discrimination’ after pulling listings from Israeli settlements
Airbnb said this week it was removing listings after hearing criticism that “companies should not profit on lands where people have been displaced.” Continue reading
Airbnb’s removal of listings from West Bank prompts criticism from Israel
Palestinians hailed as a step towards peace, while it was criticized by Israeli Tourism Minister Yariv Levin. Continue reading
Airbnb guest was charged $200 — it was reversed, then he was charged 4 times more
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
That, too, was reversed. But the guest said he’ll never use Airbnb again. Continue reading
Regional District seeks injunction against illegal luxury vacation rental near Kaleden
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is seeking a court injunction against an illegal luxury vacation rental in the South Okanagan. Continue reading