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Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

Grocery money, clean tech tax breaks expected in federal budget Tuesday

OTTAWA — A second top-up to GST rebate cheques for low-income Canadians and "significant" new tax measures to keep Canada in the green technology game will be among the highlights in Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's federal budget on Tuesday.
B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

B.C. plans family law changes to decide who gets the pets when couples split

The important role pets play in families who are separating is being addressed in proposed amendments to British Columbia's Family Law Act. Attorney General Niki Sharma says amendments she introduced in B.C.
B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

B.C. tribunal orders $9,755 payout to taxi driver over caste-based discrimination

India’s caste system dividing Hindus was officially abolished in 1950, but the social hierarchy still pervades many aspects of life there. 
Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a lot of Canadians with money troubles, but he's become particularly sympathetic to the plight of young people who find themselves financially underwater.
New Canadian helpline aims to reduce child sexual abuse — before it happens

New Canadian helpline aims to reduce child sexual abuse — before it happens

Talking for Change is a resource for people who want help managing inappropriate thoughts and urges.
What’s happening at the encampment on vacant land in Sechelt?

What’s happening at the encampment on vacant land in Sechelt?

The man who built a "tarp mansion" near Hightide shares what it’s like to live there after the District enacted a new vacant land bylaw
Quebec and B.C. are ahead on EVs, but can their utilities cope with rising demand in the future?

Quebec and B.C. are ahead on EVs, but can their utilities cope with rising demand in the future?

British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro) and Hydro-Québec both say they have confidence in their utilities’ ability to meet future demand
Letters: Reconsider Coopers Green Hall replacement

Letters: Reconsider Coopers Green Hall replacement

'Wouldn’t it have been more prudent and respecting of the community, to try to mitigate those issues rather than throw away years of work?'
Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

Two-thirds of Canadians with disabilities found barriers on planes, trains: audit

During the pandemic, inspections by those employees were mainly virtual, limiting their ability to root out barriers for travellers who are disabled. 
Post-COVID, this Gibsons venue struggles to reignite dreams

Post-COVID, this Gibsons venue struggles to reignite dreams

High Beam Dreams is contemplating suspending its concert program
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