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Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Taxes and subsidies can curb harmful housing speculation, experts suggest

Politicians and city planners at a Union of BC Municipalities housing conference this month heard of some tools needed to counter the presence of persistent speculation in the housing market.
A passion for learning: Meet New Westminster's Science Ninjas

A passion for learning: Meet New Westminster's Science Ninjas

This new video series wants to help teachers bring science to life — through bubbles, slime, flames and more.
B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

B.C. man loses ICBC car wash backing-up dispute

Thomas Eleizegui said the car wash gave him a prompt to back up — so he did, striking the vehicle behind him.
How ancient humans cared for their pets

How ancient humans cared for their pets

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.
New West tenants aren't on the hook for elevator costs, RTB rules

New West tenants aren't on the hook for elevator costs, RTB rules

Tenants can't be charged extra rent to fund a million-dollar elevator upgrade, an arbitrator has found.
B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

B.C. Liberal name being dropped Wednesday as party to become B.C. United

VICTORIA — The British Columbia Liberal Party will officially become known as BC United on Wednesday, a move the party says gives voters 18 months to become familiar with the new name before the 2024 fixed election date.
Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord endorses Eby's $500M rental-buy plan

Canada’s largest landlord offers to sell hundreds of its older “affordable” units to the B.C. government and non-profits
Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

Online drug trafficking on the rise, police need resources to respond

A growing trend of online encrypted drug dealing needs more attention by police, a new study by British Columbia researchers says. Richard Frank, an associate professor of criminology at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C.
Letter: New West used to be great. Now it's a concrete jungle.

Letter: New West used to be great. Now it's a concrete jungle.

Bike lanes on busy streets and tall buildings with not enough parking? This letter writer isn't impressed.
10 hotel amenities growing in popularity

10 hotel amenities growing in popularity

Social media gave birth to influencers, who could give other travellers an intimate look inside hotels they haven’t yet stayed in, allowing them to more easily compare options.