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B.C. seniors homeowner tax deferral program now open

B.C. seniors homeowner tax deferral program now open

A program to help B.C. seniors handle their homeowner taxes through deferral options is now open for applications.
More than 250,000 packets of cigarettes recalled in Canada — due to fire hazard

More than 250,000 packets of cigarettes recalled in Canada — due to fire hazard

Yes, apparently they burn their full length too much and may start a fire on textiles, etc. if dropped. Who knew...
Soaring gas and rental costs lead B.C. inflation figures in April

Soaring gas and rental costs lead B.C. inflation figures in April

The cost of food is also hammering consumers.
How much of a threat does the monkeypox virus pose in B.C.? An expert weighs in

How much of a threat does the monkeypox virus pose in B.C.? An expert weighs in

Most people recover from monkeypox within weeks, but the disease is fatal for up to 1 in 10 people, according to the World Health Organization.
B.C. scraps contentious deep well credits for oil and gas

B.C. scraps contentious deep well credits for oil and gas

New oil and gas royalty regime expected to boost government revenue by $200 million annually
B.C.'s Othello Tunnels remain closed, damaged after storms

B.C.'s Othello Tunnels remain closed, damaged after storms

Normally, Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park opens in May.
Ottawa bans China's Huawei, ZTE 5G equipment

Ottawa bans China's Huawei, ZTE 5G equipment

Canada's five closest intelligence allies have already taken measures to ban the equipment over espionage concerns
Convicted nurse impersonator may face more B.C. charges

Convicted nurse impersonator may face more B.C. charges

A woman already convicted of posing as a nurse at Ottawa medical and dental clinics now returns to B.C. where she is alleged to have posed as a nurse at BC Women's Hospital for a year.
Why Hollywood North is poised to weather potential recession

Why Hollywood North is poised to weather potential recession

Data shows B.C.'s film and TV sector has rebounded quickly from past downturns.
NDP bill seeks to ban spanking, corporal punishment in Canada

NDP bill seeks to ban spanking, corporal punishment in Canada

New Westminster-Burnaby MP Peter Julian introduced the Corinne's Quest bill in Ottawa on May 19.