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Surge in illegal Airbnbs frustrates Richmond resident

Surge in illegal Airbnbs frustrates Richmond resident

City of Richmond bylaw complaints related to short-term rentals increased by almost 500 per cent in 2023.
Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7 per cent in B.C. ahead of budget

Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7 per cent in B.C. ahead of budget

VANCOUVER — A new report ahead of next week's B.C. budget is forecasting slower economic growth for the province this year.
When cutting expenses isn't enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income

When cutting expenses isn't enough: Experts weigh in on how to increase your income

TORONTO — As many Canadians try to squeeze every last dollar out of their budget to cope with the soaring cost of living, financial experts say cutting expenses to the bone is not always a viable option and they should instead focus on increasing the
Ad agency linked to top B.C. NDP official paid almost $900,000 in 2023

Ad agency linked to top B.C. NDP official paid almost $900,000 in 2023

B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation: "It's ridiculous for the provincial government to be doling out taxpayer funds to close friends and associates."
More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

More upgrades to improve flood resilience in Abbotsford, B.C., after 2021 disaster

ABBOTSFORD, B.C.
Liberals rebrand carbon-price rebates in bid to make policy more palatable

Liberals rebrand carbon-price rebates in bid to make policy more palatable

OTTAWA — Quarterly payments to offset the cost of the carbon price will now be called the "Canada Carbon Rebate," federal ministers said Wednesday as they moved to rebrand their signature climate policy amid slumping support.
Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa

Makers of COVID-19 protective equipment seek over $5 billion in damages from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Canadian manufacturers of masks and other equipment for protecting against COVID-19 are seeking more than $5 billion in damages from the federal government, saying Ottawa misled them about buying and helping sell their products.
Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run

Veteran B.C. politician Mike de Jong to leave legislature, mulls federal run

VICTORIA — Veteran British Columbia politician Mike de Jong has announced he will leave the legislature after a 30-year career in government and opposition. De Jong, who was first elected as a B.C.
Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

Debt forcing more Gen Z and 'younger' millennials to move back home, survey shows

The 2024 Consumer Debt Report by the Credit Counselling Society indicates younger Canadians are being proactive about managing their debt levels as anxiety rises across the board.
B.C. economy flashes red-light warning ahead of Budget 2024

B.C. economy flashes red-light warning ahead of Budget 2024

Business and industry leaders press for fiscal restraint in provincial budget as the province’s economic growth flatlines, and businesses’ financial burden mounts