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Did you know? There’s an “expedition cruise” from Vancouver to Alaska
With cruises returning to Vancouver, we thought we'd take a look at one of the most interesting! It turns out that National Geographic has an "expedition cruise" every summer between Vancouver and Alaska, and you can be a…
Enjoy Your Own Private Beach at This Incredible Vancouver Island Airbnb
A summer trip to Vancouver Island is never a bad idea, especially when you have an Airbnb like this to look forward to. Located on the east side of the island, this waterfront home is the perfect place for some rest and relaxation. Let's…
The old Joe’s Crab Shack building damaged by fire
No injuries were reported, but it took firefighters approximately 50 minutes to fully bring the blaze under control.
VANCOUVER, Wash. – The building that once housed Joe's Crab Shack in Vancouver was damaged by fire…
The Retreat in Pink at the Briar Rose Inn in downtown Vancouver
"The people who like to visit and sit in the living room with a cup of coffee are the people who like to stay here," Sallie said. "Sometimes I think, 'There won't be anything interesting about this person,' but pretty soon they're…
The majority of respondents want the legalization of short-term rentals for the North Shore
For the most part, short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO are not allowed in any of the North Shore municipalities, but enforcement of the rules is rare to non-existent.
As the tourism industry prepares for a comeback and the…
Airbnb listings in British Columbia bring in $40 million in taxes in 2021
The majority of taxes paid by a major short-term rental company in Canada last year were related to listings in British Columbia.
According to Airbnb, the company collected and remitted about $54 million in taxes in 2021. Of that…
Airbnb in British Columbia: a look at some expensive listings
Want to spend the night in a domain by the swimming pool or in a contemporary ski chalet? Airbnb recently announced that the vast majority of taxes collected in Canada last year were related to listings in British…
People share advice for anyone moving from Ontario to British Columbia and what it really looks like
Ontario and British Columbia are different in many ways, so you need to be prepared if you're moving across Canada. Someone considering moving from Ontario to British Columbia took to Reddit for advice and got some very helpful tips that…
7 Fun Cultus Lake Airbnbs for a Summer Weekend Getaway
Summer projects still pending?
You don't want to wait to book your getaway and find that everything has been taken.
One of Vancouver's easiest and most fun destinations for a quick warm-weather getaway is Cultus Lake.
From lakeside cabins…
Commentary: A state basketball tournament and the death of a Democratic icon
By Julie McDonald
Like hundreds of parents and grandparents over the past two weeks of March Madness, my husband and I drove across Snoqualmie Pass to Spokane to watch the ninth annual Washington…
Vancouver is hosting a Peter Pan-themed pop-up bar in May
Wait a second... if you don't age in Neverland, can you still relax with a glass of wine after a certain point? Whatever the answer, a Peter Pan-themed bar is coming to Vancouver in May and bringing some whimsy with it.…
Canada’s Largest Plant-Based Lifestyle Expo Returns to Vancouver June 4-5
June 4and and 5andnotable speakers, special events and more than 200 plant companies will come together for a weekend of education and enlightenment at Expo planted in Vancouver.
"Public awareness continues to grow about how…
7 Summer Beach Houses to Rent with Your Crew Near Vancouver and They Won’t Break the Bank
Summer is right around the corner and now is your chance to start getting those Airbnbs reserved for you and a whole crew.Fortunately, there are extremely amazing beach houses that you can rent just a short drive from Vancouver, BC, and all…
Bad Bunny rents out his ‘larger-than-life big truck’ on Airbnb (PHOTOS)
Rapper Bad Bunny is to rent its huge, fashionable trailer after its tour stop in Miami, and you might be the next one to stay.
The proudly Puerto Rican rapper has over 9.1 billion plays on Spotify. He also plays and wrestles…
Bad Bunny rents out his ‘larger-than-life big truck’ on Airbnb (PHOTOS)
Rapper Bad Bunny is hire its huge, fashionable trailer after its tour stop in Miami, and you might be the next one to stay.
The proudly Puerto Rican rapper has over 9.1 billion plays on Spotify. He also plays and wrestles occasionally,…
Vancouver’s short-term rental supply is down 50% to 2,300 units
The number of short-term rental listings within the Vancouver boundaries has collapsed by more than 50% compared to the period just before the pandemic.
A memo from City of Vancouver staff to Vancouver City Council in February 2022…
Ask Angie: Could the coast exploit this technological approach to the housing crisis?
Q: Could the room listing website called Happipad help our housing crisis?
A: If you haven't heard of it, Happipad is a web platform where you can list rooms and suites, or search for them. Yes, these services are available through…
Is the magnificent home of The Adam Project real and where was it filmed?
It could be argued that Shawn Levy is somewhat of a family filmmaker.
Over the years, the director has directed a host of attractions for the whole family, including real steel, Night at the museum, Cheaper by the dozenand more…
Suspended Airbnb ‘superhosts’ in Vancouver continue to operate
Com. Pete Fry: "I'm afraid the that we have between Airbnb and the city of Vancouver is not fully respected'
A Vancouver couple whose short-term rental business license was suspended in October 2021 by the city are continuing to…
Vancouver couple’s ‘illegal’ suite shuts down Airbnb listing
Owner Daniel Piecuch: “We inherited it. But it's a very safe house'
When Daniel Piecuch and Sheena Graham bought an old house in East Vancouver in 2019, little did they know the fully functional basement with a kitchen built 40…
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher launch GoFundMe for Ukraine, pledging to match $3 million in donations
Breadcrumb Links Celebrity The 38-year-old actress - who was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, but moved to the US as a child - admitted she was a 'proud Ukrainian' and spoke out against the 'unjust attack' against his country of…
How to help Ukraine in Portland, OR and beyond
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — For those watching the invasion of Russian forces in Ukraine, there are resources to help people locally and nationally.
KOIN 6 News compiled a list of businesses and other organizations that are…
Victoria stabbing victim identified by family
Friends and family identified John Dickinson, 30, as the victim of a fatal stabbing in downtown Victoria early Tuesday morning.
Police were called to the 500 block of Yates Street near Lucky Bar around 1:30 a.m. for information…
A Look Inside: A $600,000 Floating Home in North Vancouver (PHOTOS)
With the real estate market being a total jungle, we are always on the lookout for any affordable living situation, no matter how unusual.
That's why this one-bedroom loft-style floating home on the North Shore could be the perfect fit for…
Segura pleads not guilty to all charges
Julio Segura allegedly robbed a store, then fought with officer Donald Sahota and stabbed him several times. Sahota was then mistakenly shot by an arriving MP.
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Julio Cesar Segura, the suspect in a…
Three NJ players on the US sledge hockey team in Beijing
The NJ Freeze sledge team opens up hockey to everyoneThe New Jersey Freeze held a sledge hockey workshop at Codey Arena in West Orange (July 20, 2013)Jane Havsy/Daily RecordDeclan Farmer has always wanted to make sledge hockey his…
Jollibee will finally open its first location in Vancouver this week
The Jollibee train has almost arrived in Vancouver! The Philippines-based fast food chain has long teased its first Vancouver location and an official opening date has been announced.
The chain has opened (or confirmed)…
TerraZero Technologies Inc. built Miller Lite’s “Meta Lite Bar” in Decentraland to…
TerraZero deployed its studio to create a fully interactive bar experience for Miller Lite in collaboration with agencies DDB and m ss ngpe ces.Together, the parties unveiled the bar experience on February 7, 2022before the NFL Super Bowl…
This tiny Airbnb cabin is a BC getaway dream come true (PHOTOS)
Need to escape ? There's a breathtaking glamping experience just outside of Vancouver that you'll want to put on your 2022 staycation list.
the Therapeutic River Retreat is a small A-shaped cabin by the river in the Chilliwack River…
This 4-hour riverside train ride in Arizona takes you through rare nature and wildlife
Arizona may be known for its deserts, but there are some truly stunning green spaces hidden throughout the state – and you can only get the best views by train.The Verde Canyon Railroad offers an incredible four-hour sightseeing experience…