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Time's up for some short-term rentals in B.C., as new housing rules transform scene

Time's up for some short-term rentals in B.C., as new housing rules transform scene

Short-term rental managers across B.C. are lamenting the demise of their business model, while real estate agents say owners of investment properties are being forced to sell at a loss or risk being unable to pay their mortgage.
Kevin Greenard: Tips on reducing currency conversion costs

Kevin Greenard: Tips on reducing currency conversion costs

One of the most important components to investing is diversifying your investments geographically and managing currency exposure.
Oil and gas sector warns emissions cap could lead to production curtailments

Oil and gas sector warns emissions cap could lead to production curtailments

Canada's oil and gas industry is warning that Ottawa's emissions cap framework could result in significant production curtailments by companies and higher energy prices for consumers.
B.C. moves to reduce raw log exports, boost higher-value wood manufacturing

B.C. moves to reduce raw log exports, boost higher-value wood manufacturing

British Columbia is moving to reduce the export of raw logs harvested in the province by requiring that certain types of lumber from the Interior undergo manufacturing first.
B.C. salmon farms linked to explosive spike in wild fish deaths

B.C. salmon farms linked to explosive spike in wild fish deaths

An estimated 817,265 herring were killed by B.C. salmon farms in 2022, many found with their 'eyes blown out' after getting sucked into a machine that removes sea lice.
Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

Canada proposes new methane emissions rules for oil-and-gas sector

The controlled release or burning of methane from oil and gas production sites will be almost entirely barred in Canada by 2030 under proposed regulations outlined Monday by Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault.
Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the 91Ô­´´ business world in the coming week.
High interest rates continue to dampen Greater Victoria's real estate market

High interest rates continue to dampen Greater Victoria's real estate market

The Victoria Real Estate Board says last month was the sixth straight month of declining sales since figures peaked in May.
Cracks in job market grow as BoC succeeds at slowing economy to a near halt

Cracks in job market grow as BoC succeeds at slowing economy to a near halt

OTTAWA — Canada's unemployment rate continues to trend higher as the Bank of Canada's steep interest rate hikes weigh down the economy leaves workers with fewer options in the job market.
Kevin Greenard: Monitoring currencies and utilizing resources

Kevin Greenard: Monitoring currencies and utilizing resources

Monitoring currency changes monthly is easy to do when looking at your monthly statements.