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
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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
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
Airbnb demand doubles, but hotels are still more full in Toronto, Vancouver
Average hotel occupancy rates in Vancouver and Toronto were higher than Airbnb listings between 2015 and 2017. Continue reading
Rogue Airbnb hosts that break strata rules to face fines of up to $1,000 per day
Currently, owners who break strata bylaws on short-term rentals can be fined up to $200 per week. Continue reading
‘Airbnb of camping’ takes aim at crowded B.C. campgrounds
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The site works just like other short-term rentals, allowing land owners to list campsites on their private property. Continue reading
