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Federal tax workers vote in favour of striking in middle of tax filing season

Federal tax workers vote in favour of striking in middle of tax filing season

OTTAWA — More than 35,000 federal workers who assess and approve tax returns will be in a legal strike position by April 14, just two weeks before the annual deadline for Canadians to file their taxes.
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Compact-lot development proposed for Queensborough

Compact-lot development proposed for Queensborough

Ten new homes could be created on two lots if this project comes to pass.
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A third of British Columbians blame grocers for food price hikes, poll finds

A third of British Columbians blame grocers for food price hikes, poll finds

Respondents from B.C. and Nova Scotia were the most likely to back the rollout of a 'grocery code of conduct' meant to lessen the influence of major grocery chains and help independent operators.
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Rob Shaw: B.C. minimum wage rises, possibly more increases in the wings

Rob Shaw: B.C. minimum wage rises, possibly more increases in the wings

A pathway to a 'living wage' may be the next step
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'It could happen to you': What you need to know about long COVID

'It could happen to you': What you need to know about long COVID

A B.C. doctor breaks down the who-what-when-why of post-COVID conditions.
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B.C. city planners en route to densifying single-family home neighbourhoods

B.C. city planners en route to densifying single-family home neighbourhoods

A B.C. government plan to impose zoning policies on municipalities aims to densify detached-home neighbourhoods across the province. But many cities are already on their way to doing so.
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B.C.'s short-term rental policies on track, issues with enforcement remain

B.C.'s short-term rental policies on track, issues with enforcement remain

Different municipalities have different economic needs, making it difficult to implement provincewide regulations
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New West student stars in The Fantasticks on White Rock stage

New West student stars in The Fantasticks on White Rock stage

The White Rock Players' Club brings the musical to the stage April 12 to 30.
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Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs

Local First Nation wildlife experts share their environmental beliefs

For West Moberly First Nations former chief, following a holistic ecosystem approach is crucial to preserve a conventional way of life in the modern scientific world.
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Opinion: The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis

Opinion: The Canadian government should make the grocery rebate permanent to combat the affordability crisis

The federal government should make the grocery rebate permanent by adding it to the GST/HST credit.
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