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Video: Orange Factory Racing concludes the 2022 season
Words: Orange Factory RacingWhat year !2022 marked the second year for the new Orange Factory Racing team and wow oh wow, it was a good year!'22 saw Joe, Lachlan, and Tom take on the full EWS, a load of EWS-E, and many other…
Former residents of Lytton settle in new communities and wait for the town to rebuild after a fire
Public access to Lytton, British Columbia is still controlled, as seen here on December 2, 2022. (Photo by Monica Lamb-Yorski - Williams Lake Tribune)Michele Feist moved to Williams Lake in September 2021 after losing her home…
Hotel Intel: Travelers can wake up and cook with HiBnb’s cannabis-friendly reservations
Links to the breadcrumb Travel Life The Toronto-based booking agent manages over 300 vacation rentals in North America and beyond. Ontario's Five Star Ranch features a hayloft that has been converted…
How rental regulations change under Bill 44
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on this page. Content of the article Dear Tony: If a condominium corporation…
Strata tries to charge BC woman $14,000 move-in fee for Airbnb guests
A B.C. woman who faced $14,000 fines for renting her Burnaby condo for short-term housing has had her bill approved by the province's civil resolution court.
Jeannie Frost won the case against Strata Plan…
BC CRT clears 14K strata fines from woman
A B.C. woman who faced $14,000 fines for renting her Burnaby condo for short-term housing has had her bill approved by the province's civil resolution court.
Jeannie Frost won the case against Strata Plan BCS3463, which is listed…
BC CRT clears 14K strata fines from woman
A B.C. woman who faced $14,000 fines for renting her Burnaby condo for short-term housing has had her bill approved by the province's civil resolution court.
Jeannie Frost won the case against Strata Plan BCS3463, which is listed…
He must sleep in his son’s room. How a Mississauga motion could help families like hers
Raheel Patel shares a one-bedroom apartment with her teenage son, as he cannot find two-bedroom accommodation. (Sent by Raheel Patel - image credit)Raheel Patel sleeps on a bunk bed in a one-bedroom apartment in Mississauga because he…
Here’s your insider’s guide to renting a car in 2023
How to rent a car in 2023? Here is our ultimate guide.Getty
If you want to rent a car in 2023, here's a money-saving secret: Keep your options open. Way open.
That's the advice of car rental experts - and drivers who have already planned…
Hawaii at $100 a day + tip at Frommer’s
Some longtime readers know that Beat of Hawaii was, in some ways, spawned with the help of the man considered the father of modern travel, Arthur Frommer. He started promoting Beat of Hawaii when our website was only four months old. That…
13 Best Airbnb & Vrbo Vacation Rentals in Victoria, BC
Stationed at the southern end of rugged Vancouver Island, Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and an ideal destination for travelers looking to combine outdoor adventure with urban exploration. Residents and visitors to…
Lord of the Rings Hobbiton set to open as Airbnb
The Lord of the Rings' Hobbiton set in New Zealand will hit the Airbnb market to welcome a handful of lucky guests. Based on author JRR Tolkien's beloved fantasy novels, Peter Jackson's acclaimed film trilogy chronicles Frodo's (Elijah…
This Vancouver Home Is From Netflix’s ‘Firefly Lane’ And You Can Rent It (PHOTOS)
This luxury Airbnb in West Vancouver has been used as an iconic mansion in those of Netflix,path of the firefliesand you can actually stay there.Cotton Cove Estate, which posed as Kate's waterfront mansion on the show, costs $336 per night.…
11 Airbnbs in British Columbia That Are True Winter Havens
When it's not exactly marshmallow world in the city, it's tempting to pack up and head for a snowy getaway.
In British Columbia, there are a handful of places near Vancouver where you can find snow - or at least feel like you're in a real…
Spend the night in Hobbiton thanks to Airbnb
The Shire might just be the most beautiful and peaceful place in all of literature. The New Zealand filming location that replaced this quiet patch of Middle-earth is also stunning. It has been open to tourists for years but now for the…
Where is Firefly Lane filmed? Locations featured in the Netflix drama series
For those who like to know where their favorite shows are filmed, stop looking for path of the fireflies because we have done everything for you!Viewers charmed by the decades-long friendship between Tully and Kate in path of the…
Education abroad with a Spanish flavor
IE University in Spain attracts many Indian students for its diversity and focus on entrepreneurship
BAs a civil engineer and a woman, I couldn't find a job in Hyderabad. I worked in IT for seven years, but I always dreamed of…
5 of the best BC Ferries trips I have taken since arriving in British Columbia and there are so many…
This opinion piece is part of a Narcity Media Series. The opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Narcity Media.One of the first things I did when I moved to Vancouver over a year ago was…
The mystery of the disappearance of Alaskan whales
This story originally appears in dark and is part of the Climate office collaboration.When Roswell Schaeffer Sr. was 8 years old, his father decided it was time he started learning to hunt beluga whales. Schaeffer was an Iñupiaq child…
Kanye West’s lopsided, anti-Semitic Infowars interview is ‘hateful incitement,’…
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, South Carolina on July 19, 2020. (Randall Hill/Reuters/TPX Images of the Day)Flattering remarks about Adolf Hitler and…
US says online Canadian news and streaming bills ‘discriminate’ against US companies
Content of the article The United States is concerned about two high-profile Liberal government bills to regulate big tech "discrimination" against U.S. companies, the U.S. Trade Representative has told Canada's Minister of International…
It’s official: Stratas in British Columbia can no longer ban rentals
A new by-law prohibiting condominiums from being able to prevent landlords from renting their residential units is now in effect.
Under the new leadership of British Columbia Premier David Eby, the new legislation has been proposed on…
From Sapporo to Taroudant: Here are 11 underrated cities that should be on your bucket list
David Attenborough said "the world is full of wonders" - and he's not wrong.There are so many amazing cities to visit, sights to see and delights to try. But with what seem like limitless options, it's easy to miss some key spots. your…
NerdWallet: Airbnb has a plan to fix cleaning fees
Almost everyone hates Airbnb cleaning fees — those pesky fees added to your vacation rental bill that are supposed to cover the costs of getting the place ready for future visitors. Travelers don't like the expense and hosts don't…
Tenants’ cautiously optimistic changes to BC housing rules will make life easier
A self-described 'renter for life' says she is cautiously optimistic that changes to British Columbia housing rules will make life easier for those who cannot buy their own home, although she still has concerns about how these rules would…
Rental restrictions could increase speculation and create more work for condo boards, landlords say
Strata owners fear that proposed changes to tenancy restriction laws at strata complexes will no longer do work for councils and residents. On Monday, Premier David Eby announced a plan to amend the Strata Property Act, limiting…
Three Canadian women talk about what it takes to get ahead in real estate investing
When Liza Rogers made the leap into real estate, she was looking to reinvent herself. At 40, she was a contractor in the gig economy – she had worked on cruise ships, as an international tour guide, at two Olympics – but was beginning to…
David Eby announces affordable housing plan for British Columbia
British Columbia Premier David Eby announced new measures to increase the supply of new homes and lift rental restrictions on condominiums as the province grapples with a housing crisis affordable.
Eby, who was British Columbia's…
Dino-mite! Dinosaurs greet visitors at $1.3 million Jurassic-themed retreat
For the dinosaur lover, or anyone wanting a short term rental property with a prehistoric theme, there's nothing better than the jurassic retreat in Washougal, WA.With the push of a button, each life-size, motion-controlled dinosaur moves…
Buyer closes deal on Vancouver loft with potential Airbnb
933 Seymour Street, #215, VancouverAsk for a price: $699,000 (August 8, 2022)Sale price: $685,000 (August 18, 2022)Previous sale prices: $335,000 (2012); $330,000 (2008); $165,000 (2002); $124,900 (1998)Marketing days: 18Monthly…