By Canadian Press

CP NewsAlert: B.C. to bring in new rules on short-term rentals to create more housing

Oct 16, 2023 | 11:10 AM

VICTORIA — The B.C. government has introduced legislation that would rein in what it says is a rapidly expanding short-term rental market.

Premier David Eby says the number of short-term rentals has ballooned in recent years and the government is taking action to reduce the “profit-driven mini-hotel operators” by bringing in new enforcement tools.

More coming.

The Canadian Press