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
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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
Illegal North Vancouver hostel remains open as deadline passes
The Oasis Hostel remains in business, three weeks after the city sought an injunction to force its closure. Continue reading
City of Vancouver says short-term rental listings cut by nearly half since April
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Thousands of listings were pulled by Airbnb, while the city said more than 600 others were dropped at the city’s behest. Continue reading
Lisée takes aim at CAQ, Massé takes aim at Airbnb on day 3 of election campaign
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Targets on day three of the Quebec election campaign included Airbnb. Continue reading
Airbnb asking B.C. hosts to help those displaced by wildfires
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Airbnb Canada says it wants to help British Columbians displaced by the wildfires. Continue reading
This is why Canada’s gig economy is changing the future of jobs
The rise of the gig economy is bringing many new questions and uncertainty to the future of jobs in Canada. Continue reading
Kelowna mayor: Short-term rentals affecting housing market
The mayor of Kelowna says short-term rentals are causing havoc on the local housing market. Continue reading
Airbnb cancels Great Wall of China sleepover amid backlash
Airbnb has cancelled a contest offering a sleepover on the Great Wall of China, after local authorities said they never approved the promotion. Continue reading
