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B.C. Liberal bill would eliminate PST on used vehicle sales

B.C. Liberal bill would eliminate PST on used vehicle sales

Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Peter Milobar re-introduces legislation to cut tax on resold vehicles worth less than $20,000
'Wanted to do my part': B.C.'s Turkish community first in Canada to send aid to disaster zone

'Wanted to do my part': B.C.'s Turkish community first in Canada to send aid to disaster zone

To help Turkey's earthquake recovery, British Columbians can donate supplies at 580 Industrial Ave. in Vancouver or donate cash to the Canadian Red Cross.
B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

B.C. universities to support women in Afghanistan seeking education

A toolkit has been created for Canadian colleges and universities to support women affected by the Taliban's ban on higher education.
Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of multi-surface cleaner due to 'microbial hazard'

Safety alert: Canada-wide recall of multi-surface cleaner due to 'microbial hazard'

If you have any of the recalled products, immediately stop using them.
Letters: SCRD and SD46 joint uses are for public benefit

Letters: SCRD and SD46 joint uses are for public benefit

'Director Henderson states that funding for the joint use agreement is a subsidy to SD46, but he doesn’t mention the access to 13 school gymnasiums for evening recreational programming by the SCRD.'
B.C. man loses COVID test battle with Air Canada

B.C. man loses COVID test battle with Air Canada

Air Canada said a man's COVID-19 tests weren't appropriate for his final destination and refused to board him.
Letters: Off-leash dog areas are needed in Gibsons

Letters: Off-leash dog areas are needed in Gibsons

'It is time for Gibsons to acknowledge the relationship many pet owners have with access to “off leash” areas, especially smaller breeds. I’ve raised larger dogs, German shepherds in competition, and understand the need to separate smaller and larger breeds.'
Letters: Developers’ charges are passed onto homeowners

Letters: Developers’ charges are passed onto homeowners

'In order to build an affordable community, something has to give. The extra charges to any developer, not just this small group of people who are building for their own families, will be passed on to the eventual homeowners. And that’s not a sustainable model for affordable housing, let alone a community.'
Black Canadian justice strategy still in the works, as advocates call for reform

Black Canadian justice strategy still in the works, as advocates call for reform

OTTAWA — The federal government is being urged to follow through with its commitment to develop a Black Canadian justice strategy.
How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who's hurting the most

How much Canadians have fallen behind amid high inflation and who's hurting the most

OTTAWA — Inflation has eroded purchasing power for many Canadians, but the experience with rapidly rising prices has been far from uniform.