Average rents in British Columbia fell 5.7 per cent in May from a year earlier, as the province lost its position as Canada's most expensive rental market to Nova Scotia.
British Columbia is accelerating timelines for communities to opt out of short-term rental limits, aiming to help them capture the summer tourism season.
Municipalities and housing advocates are raising alarm bells over British Columbia’s decision to close a housing fund they rely on to build affordable rental housing.
British Columbia and Alberta saw the largest declines in the price of apartment rentals over the past year, although B.C. remained the most expensive province for renters.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.
