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Island small business owners want protection from exorbitant rent increases

  • Small business owners in Lake Cowichan are fighting against 120% rent increases threatening their futures, as highlighted by Glenda Osborne-Burg of Gerard's Specialty Foods.
  • Gerard's Specialty Foods in Lake Cowichan is facing a 120 percent rent increase, causing financial concerns for the business and others in the area, as reported by Glenda Osborne-Burg, the manager.
  • Osborne-Burg has written to various government officials, including Diana Gibson, seeking regulations against high rent increases for small businesses.
  • Lake Cowichan Mayor Tim McGonigle noted that a resolution for controlling commercial rent increases was made, as many local businesses are struggling with the rising costs.
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Lake Cowichan Gazette broke the news in on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
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