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Tax filing changes 'raising the burden' on B.C. taxpayers

Tax filing changes 'raising the burden' on B.C. taxpayers

From the Forced Labour Act to electronic filing rules, individuals and businesses can expect more change and complexity when preparing returns.
Law Society of BC to be disbanded under new legislation

Law Society of BC to be disbanded under new legislation

The new law means, in theory, you will be able to have broader access to legal services at a more affordable rate than lawyers. One stakeholder suggests lawyers opposed to the move wish to perpetuate a system that 'does not work for so many people.'
Purple Lights Vigil returns to New Westminster City Hall

Purple Lights Vigil returns to New Westminster City Hall

Prevention of Violence Against Women Week: New West residents invited to help take a stand against domestic violence.
New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors

New streamlined registry aims to speed up attaching patients to family doctors

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the goal is to reach out to everyone on the Health Connect registry at least every three months
New West to explore if new provincial tax program is a good fit for the city

New West to explore if new provincial tax program is a good fit for the city

Province has introduced a property tax relief legislation – but city has to determine if its suitable for commercial properties in New Westminster.
'Micro-weddings' at Vancouver city hall reach almost 600 since 2020

'Micro-weddings' at Vancouver city hall reach almost 600 since 2020

James Watson: "We picked an iconic venue, which is quite a nice place to get married."
Watch: Multi-agency response douses mock wildfire in North Vancouver

Watch: Multi-agency response douses mock wildfire in North Vancouver

A large exercise led by local firefighters took crews up the waters of Indian Arm to Camp Jubilee
Changes proposed to massive downtown New West development

Changes proposed to massive downtown New West development

A Columbia Square Plaza proposal no longer includes affordable rental housing – but would provide density bonus funds for the city that it could put towards affordable housing.
Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this April

Here's how much it costs to rent a one-bedroom apartment in Metro Vancouver this April

Four of Canada's top five most expensive cities are located in Metro Vancouver.
Late dump of snow wraps 'wild ride' of a season for North Shore ski hills

Late dump of snow wraps 'wild ride' of a season for North Shore ski hills

This weekend is the last chance for spring skiing at Seymour and Cypress, while Grouse is expected to end their season later this month