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B.C. to scrap consumer carbon tax if federal government drops legal requirement: Eby

B.C. to scrap consumer carbon tax if federal government drops legal requirement: Eby

British Columbia's provincial carbon tax has been in place since 2008, when it became the first jurisdiction in North America to put a price on carbon emissions, but Premier David Eby said the carbon tax issue has since been "politicized."
Foreign crypto exchanges defy B.C. regulators

Foreign crypto exchanges defy B.C. regulators

Enforcement efforts hindered as foreign platforms defy sanctions, exposing gaps in provincial regulation
Richmond money service business fails to report suspicious transactions, fined $315K

Richmond money service business fails to report suspicious transactions, fined $315K

Richmond's Canada Changjiang Management Ltd. has been fined for six violations of Canadian anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing regulations.
B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage

B.C. signs national pharmacare deal with Ottawa, promises to expand drug coverage

B.C.'s portion of the $1.5-billion national plan is estimated to be $195 million.
Convicted B.C. killer sentenced for probation breaches — again

Convicted B.C. killer sentenced for probation breaches — again

Jeff Lincoln pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the one-punch death of Gilles Hebert, 60, in Vancouver's Grandview Park.
Donations sought for new Terry Fox exhibit in Port Coquitlam

Donations sought for new Terry Fox exhibit in Port Coquitlam

Do you have photos, videos or keepsakes of Terry Fox growing up in Port Coquitlam? The city is calling for donations for a new permanent display called "Terry Fox: Inspiring Local Champions."
Bad weather and boat modifications led to capsizing off Haida Gwaii, TSB says

Bad weather and boat modifications led to capsizing off Haida Gwaii, TSB says

RICHMOND, B.C. — Poor weather and modifications to a passenger boat led to its capsizing and sinking off the coast of Haida Gwaii two years ago. A Transportation Safety Board report about the sinking of the 10-metre-long Island Bay on Sept.
Fatigue likely factor in head-on crash that killed B.C. family

Fatigue likely factor in head-on crash that killed B.C. family

Investigators are sharing new details about a B.C. highway crash that killed a family of three, including an infant.
Opinion: Canada poised to help steady Taiwan's diplomatic tightrope

Opinion: Canada poised to help steady Taiwan's diplomatic tightrope

As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, Canada’s evolving relationship with Taiwan could play a pivotal role
New affordable rentals announced for Island Indigenous communities

New affordable rentals announced for Island Indigenous communities

A total of 173 homes will be constructed on reserves and 292 off-reserve homes will be built on Vancouver Island.