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Short term rentals (STRs) in the news

While it has been somewhat quiet in the Winnipeg news media since the introduction of STR regulations earlier this year, STRs are still making the news across the country. Here is a recent sampling of articles.

2024-08-01 Nearly a year after tougher rules for illegal listings took effect, Quebec hasn't fined Airbnb, CBC News. “Almost a year after legislation meant to force short-term rental platforms to take action against unauthorized tourist accommodations took effect, rental giant Airbnb has yet to incur any fines — despite the continued presence of illegal listings on its site.”

2024-07-31 Report sheds light on Canada’s short-term rental supply, REMI Network. “A new Statistics Canada report, released July 30th, 2024, indicates that the number of short-term rental units has grown by 60 per cent since 2017, potentially taking valuable long-term rentals off the market.”

2024-07-29 Thousands of short-term rentals in B.C. still operating illegally, new data shows, Emily Fagan, CBC News. “Nearly half of the 22,405 short-term rental listings reviewed by the B.C. Ministry of Housing were found to be operating illegally, according to a preliminary analysis of newly released data from short-term rental platforms that the province says it will use to step up enforcement of new restrictions.”

2024-07-09 New rules on short-term rentals along Lake Winnipeg take aim at partiers, encourage responsible ownership, Darren Bernhardt, CBC News. “It's putting in that responsibility of good citizenship into operating a short term rental.”