Last year, a massive blaze consumed several illegal Airbnb units in Montreal and killed seven people. The tragedy shone a harsh light on the Wild West of Airbnb in Canadian cities and the battle to regulate it has just begun.
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As short-term rentals have become big business in cottage country, Muskoka Lakes property owners say partying and noise are a growing problem. The township wants more regulation, but some say proposed fees and limitations hurt responsible renters.