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Real estate association economist doubts B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble

Real estate association economist doubts B.C.'s flipping tax is worth the trouble

Brendon Ogmundson, chief economist of the British Columbia Real Estate Association, says the tax could end up reducing the overall number of homes on the market while only applying to a small number of properties.
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B.C. cannabis companies finally eligible for pre-approved credit cards

B.C. cannabis companies finally eligible for pre-approved credit cards

Big banks still treat cannabis-sector entrepreneurs differently than counterparts in other sectors.
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Richmond wrestlers win gold at high school provincials

Richmond wrestlers win gold at high school provincials

The 2024 BC Provincial High School Wrestling Championships were held at the PNE Forum in Vancouver.
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Boeser's Brock solid net presence crucial to Canucks offence

Boeser's Brock solid net presence crucial to Canucks offence

Brock Boeser leads the Vancouver Canucks in goals but he's also making it easier for everyone else on the ice to score too.
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Massive lantern stolen from in front of Vancouver Art Gallery

Massive lantern stolen from in front of Vancouver Art Gallery

The stolen lantern, called My Family III, was created by Richard Hunt
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Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says

Child poverty rate rises in B.C. after pandemic cash lost, report says

The report makes more than two dozen recommendations.
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B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. premier ditches chief anti-money laundering recommendation

B.C. Premier David Eby has no plans to establish an independent office for AML policy and enforcement; and a new house flipping tax is no 'silver bullet.'
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Hero skier saves the day in mid-week drama at Whistler

Hero skier saves the day in mid-week drama at Whistler

Whistler regular Debbi Cottrell held on to a young skier who slipped from Crystal Ridge Express—and dangled for more than five minutes.
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Low tide solves mystery of floating Lime bike in West Vancouver

Low tide solves mystery of floating Lime bike in West Vancouver

A rental bike perched on a pipe near Ambleside Beach seemingly braved the waves of high tide
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Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

Baldrey: A look at the B.C. NDP's fiscal plan. Will it win or lose votes?

"Elections are about choices," says columnist Keith Baldrey, who believes the NDP government is going all-in on handing out perks.
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