I have been charged with registering our business with the City of Vancouver, and, to determine what kind of fee we would have to pay, was sent to this page of bylaws (.pdf) which lists the various kinds of businesses that are typically registered. It reads like something out of a 1930s crime novel! Blind Peddlers, Junk Dealers, Chimney Sweeps and Social Escort Services are all listed, as well as Bottle Depots, Milk Vendors and Rooming Houses. "Late Night Dance Events" are defined, and if you own and operate a skating rink no skating is allowed between midnight and 6 AM. If you're a Blind Peddler, your license costs only $1.00, but if you own and operate a Body-rub parlour or Body-painting studio, your annual fee is $7,730.00. I've never heard of a Body-painting studio before! But maybe I hang out with the wrong crowd.

I couldn't find "Online or Web-based Photo Sharing" anywhere on the list, so I guess I'll just wait and see what the people behind the desk suggest.

LINK | 6:53 PM | TB

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