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Cemetery regulation amendment bylaw passed by qathet RD board

Cemetery regulation amendment bylaw passed by qathet RD board

Directors approved mandatory use of urn vaults in December 2023
B.C. woman who donated to ‘tax shelter scheme’ denied tax relief

B.C. woman who donated to ‘tax shelter scheme’ denied tax relief

Federal judge denied Laila McMillan's request for a judicial review of a Canada Revenue Agency decision that denied tax relief on interest going back to 2005.
Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.
B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

Trade war sparking division between B.C. and Alaska as cruise ships appear to be next collateral damage
B.C.'s measles vaccination rate is lower than in Gaines County, Texas

B.C.'s measles vaccination rate is lower than in Gaines County, Texas

That makes the BCCDC 'quite worried.' How to check if you're protected.
A would-be tricky rescue turns into great training exercise for Gibsons RCM SAR

A would-be tricky rescue turns into great training exercise for Gibsons RCM SAR

A few adrenaline-soaked minutes and a beach separated Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCM SAR) Station 14 crew members and the small boat run aground at Mission Point Wednesday evening, where they feared there may be someone in distress.
Elon Musk slams B.C.’s Tesla charger rebate ban

Elon Musk slams B.C.’s Tesla charger rebate ban

B.C. removes BC Hydro charger rebates for Tesla products but appears to keep other U.S. manufacturers, for political reasons
Mining company fined $114K for polluting B.C. river with high cobalt levels

Mining company fined $114K for polluting B.C. river with high cobalt levels

Barrick Gold Inc. was penalized for repeatedly discharging toxic mine waste into a stream that feeds the Similkameen River.
Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

In this week's political round-up, the B.C. government wants to tighten control over economy but takes a cautious approach to forced treatment
Total lunar eclipse seen by many last night in qathet skies

Total lunar eclipse seen by many last night in qathet skies

Mix of rain, sun and cloud expected throughout the weekend