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Trevor Hancock: We’re a long way from being a One Planet region

Trevor Hancock: We’re a long way from being a One Planet region

Some nations use nowhere near their fair share of the Earth’s biocapacity and resources, while others — such as Canada, with its nearly five-planet footprint — have far more
Opinion: Reading the room in Canadian politics

Opinion: Reading the room in Canadian politics

'Who is voting? Well, your landlord is. So are the folks who try to kill all developments because they’ll affect neighbourhood character'
Les Leyne: Rent long-term or sell, minister tells vacation-rental owners

Les Leyne: Rent long-term or sell, minister tells vacation-rental owners

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says owners of units used for short-term rentals have six months to decide
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Enforcing the new short-term rental rules

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Enforcing the new short-term rental rules

Renu Bakshi: Incompetent strata councils threaten financial, emotional security of condo buildings

Renu Bakshi: Incompetent strata councils threaten financial, emotional security of condo buildings

Seinfeld dedicated two episodes to absurdity on condo boards. Unfortunately, there’s nothing funny about problem strata councils, writes Renu Bakshi
Rob Shaw: BC NDP's short-term rental bill stays intact, passes without amendments

Rob Shaw: BC NDP's short-term rental bill stays intact, passes without amendments

Opposition BC United warns of unintended consequences of sweeping legislation
Opinion: Devil on my shoulder

Opinion: Devil on my shoulder

'It might sound like a cliché, but ensuring waste is disposed of properly really is a responsibility we all share'
Maxed Out: Why is Whistler exempt from B.C.’s new short-term rental legislation?

Maxed Out: Why is Whistler exempt from B.C.’s new short-term rental legislation?

'It takes about 30 seconds and a quick search of the muni’s website to get the answer'
Les Leyne: Top 10% of short-term rental hosts took in half the revenue

Les Leyne: Top 10% of short-term rental hosts took in half the revenue

McGill University researchers found that it’s the businesses renting out multiple units that dominate the market in B.C.
Adrian Raeside cartoon: The state of B.C. Ferries' fleet

Adrian Raeside cartoon: The state of B.C. Ferries' fleet