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Hotel rates soar as Tofino becomes a tourist town on steroids

Hotel rates soar as Tofino becomes a tourist town on steroids

As Canadian families plan their summer getaways, many are finding that a trip to scenic Tofino may cost more than an all-inclusive vacation abroad.
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Vancouver's Donnelly Group readies to exit creditor protection

Vancouver's Donnelly Group readies to exit creditor protection

Pub chain employs 500 workers whose jobs were secured thanks to principal Jeff Donnelly reaching deal to buy assets from Bank of Montreal
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Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Vancouver Art Gallery laying off staff, making 'hard decisions'

Move comes a few months after parting ways with former CEO Anthony Kiendl, and six months after scuttling plans for a $600-million new gallery
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B.C. alters tourism strategy to attract off-peak visitors

B.C. alters tourism strategy to attract off-peak visitors

Six distinct sub-brands are being used under the Super Natural British Columbia slogan
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Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler make $86.1M economic impact in B.C. and across Canada

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler make $86.1M economic impact in B.C. and across Canada

A $5.5M legacy fund has been established to continue supporting service members
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Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again in May: StatCan

Number of Canadians returning from U.S. trips down again in May: StatCan

OTTAWA — Canadians continued to avoid making trips to the U.S. in May, according to preliminary data from Statistics Canada. Statistics Canada said Tuesday return trips by Canadian residents by air from the U.S. in May fell 24.
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Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

From the front desk of Hotel Bedford in Goderich, Ont., Lynda Cross welcomes guests from regions ranging from southern Ontario to the South Pacific.
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Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report

2025 was shaping up to be a return to normal for much of the tourism sector after years of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Then came the tariff dispute
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BIV reporter to be inducted into BC Restaurant Hall of Fame

BIV reporter to be inducted into BC Restaurant Hall of Fame

Glen Korstrom inducted as a friend of the industry
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Vancouver gets ready to host two massive conventions

Vancouver gets ready to host two massive conventions

Web Summit, global AA conference will together draw tens of thousands of people to the city
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