5 h. ago For final budget of term, Vancouver's ruling party directs city staff to find 'efficiencies'

ABC Vancouver tells city staff to sharpen their pencils and find ways to cut a proposed seven per cent tax increase in 2026

Sport

5 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 […]

Other

7 d. ago Ontario surprise shaves nearly a point off London's projected tax hike

London politicians met Wednesday in the final advance meeting of their budget committee, finding some surprise savings through a legal interpretation by Queen's Park.

Economics

8 d. ago iGUIDE Virtual Walkthrough Is Now Available in Verisk’s Xactimate Solution

New collaboration helps insurance, restoration, and claims professionals save time and increase efficiency by automatically accessing iGUIDE’s Virtual Walkthrough directly within Xactimate WATERLOO, Ontario & JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Planitar Inc., makers of iGUIDE, a leading proprietary camera and software platform for capturing and delivering immersive virtual walkthroughs, precise floor plans, and accurate property data, […]

Other

2 w. ago Renée Amilcar resigning as OC Transpo general manager as of July 18

Troy Charter, director of transit service and rail operations for the city, will serve as interim general manager.

Transport

3 w. ago B.C. city considers state of emergency to deal with rising crime, but not nightly curfew

At a meeting on May 27, council voted to direct staff to investigate what the city can do in a state of emergency, including putting people into involuntary care if needed.

Events