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New rules for short‑term rentals in B.C. put investment and retirement plans into disarray

New rules for short‑term rentals in B.C. put investment and retirement plans into disarray

B.C. is striving to open up thousands of short-term rental units to the long-term market
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Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Flush toilets will be required at large construction sites

Details of the new rules are still being worked out, but flush toilets will be required on sites with 25 workers or more
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B.C. slams door on operators of multiple vacation rentals

B.C. slams door on operators of multiple vacation rentals

As of May 1, short-term-rental units in communities with more than 10,000 people will be allowed only in the principal residence of the host, plus one secondary suite or laneway home
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Battery-powered ferries to operate on Quadra Island, Gabriola routes under B.C. Ferries plan

Battery-powered ferries to operate on Quadra Island, Gabriola routes under B.C. Ferries plan

If B.C. Ferry Commissioner approves the plan, electric vessels would be in service in 2026 and 2027
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B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

B.C. expanding areas where open drug use is banned

No use of street drugs will be allowed within six metres of building entrances and bus stops, as well as anywhere where children congregate
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Wisdom of imposing fines on B.C. Ferries questioned

Wisdom of imposing fines on B.C. Ferries questioned

B.C. Ferries faces a fine of $7,000 if a sailing on a major route does not take place because of a staff shortage, or $1,000 on certain minor routes.
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More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

More high-seas surveys needed to understand what's happening with Pacific salmon stocks: fisheries scientist

Massive changes in the Pacific Ocean’s ecosystem are affecting salmon in ways never seen before
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B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

B.C. Ferries' annual fare hikes capped at an average of 3.2 per cent

The cap sets the maximum annual increase for passenger and vehicle fares and reservation fees, and would be in effect for four years starting April 1
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Nanaimo moves forward plans to ban natural gas as primary heat source in new homes

Nanaimo moves forward plans to ban natural gas as primary heat source in new homes

No one on council changed their vote, despite a huge volume of letters from opponents
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B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence

At a recent Sunshine Coast ferry advisory committee meeting, a woman said if B.C. Ferries didn’t make changes, she would ‘take a gun’ to everyone. Also cited: keying of vehicles, shouting, foul language and a disrespect for personal space.
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