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Real estate association economist doubts B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble

Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, says the tax could end up reducing the overall number of homes on the market while only applying to a small number of properties.
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B.C. cannabis companies finally eligible for pre-approved credit cards

B.C. cannabis companies finally eligible for pre-approved credit cards

Big banks still treat cannabis-sector entrepreneurs differently than counterparts in other sectors.
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Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says

Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says

The report makes more than two dozen recommendations.
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B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. Premier David Eby has no plans to establish an independent office for AML policy and enforcement; and a new house flipping tax is no 'silver bullet.'
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Black History Month celebrated in qathet region

Black History Month celebrated in qathet region

Carlson Community Club filled to capacity for food, fashion, music and drumming
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Low tide solves mystery of floating Lime bike in West Vancouver

Low tide solves mystery of floating Lime bike in West Vancouver

A rental bike perched on a pipe near Ambleside Beach seemingly braved the waves of high tide
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Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

"Elections are about choices," says columnist Keith Baldrey, who believes the NDP government is going all-in on handing out perks.
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New snow creating 'very dangerous' avalanche conditions in B.C. backcountry

New snow creating 'very dangerous' avalanche conditions in B.C. backcountry

A snowmobiler died in an avalanche near the Alberta-B.C. border on Saturday.
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Powell River apartment complex proceeding

Powell River apartment complex proceeding

Developer getting ready to submit development permit for project
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Cultural gathering space in Tla'amin to be in heart of community

Cultural gathering space in Tla'amin to be in heart of community

Facility will play vital role in promotion of language, culture, food security and well-being
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