4 h. ago B.C. Airbnb reservations at risk as government’s deadline looms

Alex Howell, Airbnb Canada's policy lead, told Global News that the B.C. government needs to pause the implementation of its new registration system before Monday.

Politics

3 d. ago South Korea’s Lee Wants Trade Deal with US Before July Deadline

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung hopes to clinch a trade agreement with the US ahead of a looming July deadline, according to his nominee for prime minister, after a high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump was called off at the last minute.

Economics

7 d. ago Airbnb says thousands of B.C. reservations at risk, blaming ‘rushed’ rental rules

VANCOUVER — Short-term vacation rental platform Airbnb said Friday that “thousands” of reservations in British Columbia are at risk of cancellation, accusing the province of rushing out regulations as it cracked down on the industry. Alex Howell, Airbnb’s Canadian policy lead, said in an interview that the rules requiring short-term rental hosts to confirm their […]

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8 d. ago India, US Harden Stance in Trade Talks as July Deadline Looms

Trade officials from India and the US have hardened their stance on some key issues as they race to conclude an interim deal before higher US tariffs take effect in July, people familiar with the matter said.

Economics

8 d. ago UBCM denounces B.C. government for not helping homeowners with worthless properties

Six Chilliwack River Valley homes were deemed unsafe to live in because landslide risk increased after the 2021 atmospheric rivers.

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands of window AC units recalled for mould risk, Health Canada says

Tens of thousands of window-mounted air conditioner units are being recalled in Canada, with the federal government warning some affected units have a risk of mould growth.

Science

2 w. ago As Trump tariff deadline looms, countries asked to give best trade offers

The letter from the United States Trade Representative asks countries to provide their offers by Wednesday as officials seek to accelerate talks with multiple partners.

Economics

3 w. ago Few Ontario grocery stores accepting booze empties as deadline looms

Grocery stores have for months voiced their concerns with the program

Events

4 w. ago Union says Canada Post offers ’fall short’ as strike deadline nears

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service “fall short” with hours to go until a looming strike deadline. In a bulletin posted late Wednesday, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it is still reviewing proposals tabled by the Crown corporation earlier in the […]

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