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Mobile MRI unit could ease travel time for patients

New proposal A group of four Conservative MPs has proposed a new configuration of some BC federal electoral ridings that will keep Powell River together with the lower Sunshine Coast, instead of putting it in Vancouver Island North.

Coordinator looks for local partnerships

More neighbourhood meetings coming up

Draft city budget calls for 38 per cent hike for most classes

Taxes vary in electoral areas depending on services

Additional cost split between city and rural areas

Council waits for contract

Kings present Don Smisko award

PST returns BC’s sales tax regime returns to a combination of GST plus PST on April 1, when the HST is officially eliminated. Here’s a list of taxes on some common items.