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Wealth tax could fund universal pharmacare, tuition and more, says economist

Wealth tax could fund universal pharmacare, tuition and more, says economist

A wealth tax can counter the growing inequality and cost-of-living pressures high inflation is putting on working-class Canadians, says economist Alex Hemingway, who is now proposing a much bolder rate for the rich.
Opposition says B.C. NDP 'blame shifting' on housing; non-profit sees no wrongdoing

Opposition says B.C. NDP 'blame shifting' on housing; non-profit sees no wrongdoing

VICTORIA — A British Columbia housing provider that featured in a report citing risks to public funds and criticisms of its management says it's not giving up on its leaders, despite Premier David Eby's suggestion that change at the top should be an
Rapid melt of snowpacks muddies provincial data

Rapid melt of snowpacks muddies provincial data

The BC River Forecast Centre says some snowpacks were melting last week at a rate of more than five centimetres a day, making the agency’s monthly snow survey bulletin out of date on the day it was published.
Slain girl found in Burnaby park may have lived for one hour after brain deprived of oxygen: expert

Slain girl found in Burnaby park may have lived for one hour after brain deprived of oxygen: expert

Neuropathologist Dr. Stephen Yip is on the stand at the trial of Ibrahim Ali in Vancouver Tuesday.
Would-be boat thief flees, leaving one green boot, Cinderella-style

Would-be boat thief flees, leaving one green boot, Cinderella-style

“While in the frantic process of attempting to steal the boat, the culprit fled, leaving his long johns and one sole green boot,” Quadra Island RCMP said
B.C. innovators charting routes to greener fuel options for the global marine industry

B.C. innovators charting routes to greener fuel options for the global marine industry

Methanex Corp. among a group of local companies setting ocean carriers, maritime operations on course for decarbonization
'So Canadian': Beaver brought to safety after stopping traffic on Vancouver Island

'So Canadian': Beaver brought to safety after stopping traffic on Vancouver Island

A very well-fed beaver brought traffic to a halt in Mill Bay.
Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Victoria police seek man wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Anyone who sees Franklin Cook, 27, is asked to call 911
Port exports on track for 'record year' in 2023 following contraction in 2022

Port exports on track for 'record year' in 2023 following contraction in 2022

Volumes of grain, potash and coal shipped through North Vancouver terminals are all soaring, in part due to world events
Vancouver fire captain awarded $1.5M after being rear-ended

Vancouver fire captain awarded $1.5M after being rear-ended

The bulk of the award is $1.02 million for loss of future earning capacity with $280,000 awarded for future care.