The recent controversy over ticket sales and scalpers for The Tragically Hip farewell tour brought up the lack of transparency over ticket charges, where the cost of a concert ticket can end up doubled or higher thanks to extra “fees” and “charges” tacked on to the original price.
What’s the point of advertised prices if they don’t reflect the true cost? Can legislation correct this? Will we see a return to ticket sales through record stores? (What’s a record store?)
Fixed-term lease agreements are adding to renters’ woes as housing costs continue to spiral upwards.
It’s likely more evidence of decreasing supply for renters in Vancouver.
Airbnb is identified as another factor reducing rental supply in the city.
Also, why do Vancouverites prefer Craigslist while Calgarians like Kijiji?
Hosts Jen St. Denis and Tyler Orton get to the bottom of it all.
