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B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

B.C. parents missing out on free money for their children's education

Every child in B.C. is eligible for a free, one-time $1,200 RESP grant, with no contribution, upon turning six and until the age of nine; but only roughly half of children are receiving it, according to the B.C. government.
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In memoriam: Jean Ann Winegarden

In memoriam: Jean Ann Winegarden

June 19, 1934 - August 27, 2023
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BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

BCGEU wants rent caps to apply to units not tenants, cites study

The B.C. General Employees’ Union wants to see rent control tied to units, which prevents landlords from raising rents an unlimited amount when a new tenant moves in
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B.C. man ordered extradited to U.S. in cocaine-marijuana conspiracy case

B.C. man ordered extradited to U.S. in cocaine-marijuana conspiracy case

Roger Ellingson is allegedly part of a conspiracy to traffic large quantities of drugs and millions of dollars.
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B.C. court upholds $500K wages fine against port trucking companies

B.C. court upholds $500K wages fine against port trucking companies

Regulator's audit found companies owed employee drivers $1.6 million.
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VIDEO: Sunshine Music Festival draws crowds to Palm Beach

VIDEO: Sunshine Music Festival draws crowds to Palm Beach

Oceanside park in qathet Regional District hosted annual event over Labour Day long weekend
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Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Spending more money on firefighting won't save us, writes Robert Gray.
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qathet board to consider asking Lift for updates on CRC

qathet board to consider asking Lift for updates on CRC

Regional district committee of the whole suggests requesting monthly reports regarding Community Resource Centre
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'No big deal': Pilot makes emergency landing on B.C. highway

'No big deal': Pilot makes emergency landing on B.C. highway

The pilot was unharmed.
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B.C. principal who took up to $337K from school has licence stripped

B.C. principal who took up to $337K from school has licence stripped

Kelly Joseph Rambeau submitted credit card bills for payment in his and another name and issued cheques for already paid items.
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