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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'
Editorial: Falcon must convince voters his BC United party is relevant

Editorial: Falcon must convince voters his BC United party is relevant

A Leger poll this month placed the NDP first, to no great surprise. But shockingly, the Conservatives came second.
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.
Letter: Enough is enough—we need a better rec centre in Squamish

Letter: Enough is enough—we need a better rec centre in Squamish

'I see your master plans for Brennan Park upgrades. Ground needed to be broken yesterday.'
Letter: Contact politicians on Woodfibre LNG, Squamish

Letter: Contact politicians on Woodfibre LNG, Squamish

'Woodfibre LNG would not only mean we are subjecting our own community to the impacts of fracking industry, but allowing this industry to expand and subject others to toxins and poisons we surely wouldn’t want to deal with ourselves.'
Andy Prest: Christine Sinclair's legacy is a gift to young soccer players

Andy Prest: Christine Sinclair's legacy is a gift to young soccer players

The soccer star from Burnaby is retiring from national team play following more than 20 years spent playing at the sport’s highest level
Editorial: We need TMI from FortisBC in Squamish

Editorial: We need TMI from FortisBC in Squamish

'In this town where there is a lot of concern and consternation over the project, the information provided should be so abundant and granular that it becomes TMI (Too Much Information).'
Letter: Short-term rental legislation is ‘toothless'

Letter: Short-term rental legislation is ‘toothless'

'The most desirable tourist markets in our province will not be required to enforce this new legislation'
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