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B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

B.C. winery rallies opposition to short-term rental restrictions, says business down dramatically

"This year we've noticed a dramatic downturn in traffic. It has really impacted our sales. I've had to cut staff," says winery owner.
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Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Occupancy dips, but Vancouver again tops Canada for hotel room rates

Visitors to Vancouver paid an average $336.53 for a hotel-room night in June – the third-highest monthly rate in the region's history
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Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Mexican visits to B.C. fall after Canada adds visa requirement

Canada in February gave Mexicans one day's notice that it was reimposing a requirement for them to get visas for entry, with few exemptions
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Where are all the tourists? Slow summer worries Kelowna businesses

Where are all the tourists? Slow summer worries Kelowna businesses

Tourism operators seek solutions to summer slowdown
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Steveston sees boost in tourist numbers amid economic pinch

Steveston sees boost in tourist numbers amid economic pinch

Nancy Small, Tourism Richmond CEO, is optimistic about the village's future.
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Canada ranks below 23 countries for visa-free passport access

Canada ranks below 23 countries for visa-free passport access

Canadians are carrying the strongest passport in the Americas for visa-free access to countries around the world
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Sun Peaks to get new permanent cross course, could attract high-level competition

Sun Peaks to get new permanent cross course, could attract high-level competition

Grand opening planned for winter season
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B.C. wineries welcome Alberta sales, but shipping costs remain unclear

B.C. wineries welcome Alberta sales, but shipping costs remain unclear

Province hopes to regain lost sales as Alberta seeks fair share fees
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Big White Ski Resort looks to draw talent with new housing for staff

Big White Ski Resort looks to draw talent with new housing for staff

Construction on new accommodations on track, job applications back to pre-pandemic levels
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Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Workers picket Hyatt Regency Vancouver in one-day strike, more action possible

Meeting set for tomorrow was scheduled before employer knew of strike, representative says
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