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Opinion: Churches don't pay taxes. Should they?

Opinion: Churches don't pay taxes. Should they?

Critics argue that church tax exemptions represent millions in lost government revenue. However, others say that churches can and should use their funds to support local communities.
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BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

BC United lags in fundraising in lead-up to fall B.C. election

B.C.'s official opposition party has fallen to third place in recent quarterly fundraising
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Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment

Pro-Palestinian protesters vow to fight on, as numbers dwindle at UBC encampment

VANCOUVER — When the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver started in late April, the scene resembled a festival.
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How hot will it get this weekend in B.C.?

How hot will it get this weekend in B.C.?

Two locations in B.C. are forecast 'to flirt' with 40 C amid the region's first prolonged heat wave of 2024.
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Updated: Squamish council delays decision on FortisBC TUP ‘lodge’ permit over location concerns

Updated: Squamish council delays decision on FortisBC TUP ‘lodge’ permit over location concerns

Council votes to bring the workers' accommodation TUP back to a future public hearing.
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Letters: Sechelt floor area ratio changes have widespread impact

Letters: Sechelt floor area ratio changes have widespread impact

'The proposed changes are to significantly increase the height of dwelling structures and floor area ratios (FARs)––which in general terms is the square footage of buildings relative to the size of the parcel. Communities particularly affected include the downtown of Sechelt and adjacent village infill areas, West Sechelt, Davis Bay and Wilson Creek.'
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Police rescue stranded swimmers from Harrison Lake

Police rescue stranded swimmers from Harrison Lake

Police were on the lake for a training exercise when the swimmers started struggling.
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Gumboot Nation: Prowl Creek artists’ haunts

Gumboot Nation: Prowl Creek artists’ haunts

Also, volunteers needed for Creek Daze Aug. 11
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B.C. caribou pens found to be an 'unequivocal' success

B.C. caribou pens found to be an 'unequivocal' success

First-of-its-kind study evaluated health of 46 female southern mountain caribou brought into maternal pens between 2014 and 2021.
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Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Pender Harbour Music Society’s lineup released

Pender Harbour-Egmont Highlights: Pender Harbour Music Society’s lineup released

The Pender Harbour Music Society 2024/2025 Concert Series has announced another outstanding season with a stellar line up of performers. The Mid Summer Chamber Music Weekend is Aug. 17 and 18.
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