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Kirk LaPointe: Ottawa’s plans to tax the rich will wind up taxing charities, too

Kirk LaPointe: Ottawa’s plans to tax the rich will wind up taxing charities, too

The overhaul of the alternative minimum tax will have negative consequences for many organizations that rely on donations, writes Kirk LaPointe
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Trigon doesn't have permission to export LPGs, says Prince Rupert Port Authority

Trigon doesn't have permission to export LPGs, says Prince Rupert Port Authority

Federal government granted Trigon $75 million to export fuels it may not have permission to export
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B.C. fitness studio files lawsuit over alleged faulty spin bikes

B.C. fitness studio files lawsuit over alleged faulty spin bikes

K Spin Indoor Cycling Studio is suing Vancouver-based Lifestyle Equipment.
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'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

'Momentous day': Canadian coins to feature image of crownless King Charles

WINNIPEG — Coin collectors across the country will soon be able to get their hands on a piece of history as the first Canadian coins bearing the image of King Charles go into production.
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Teck Resources agrees to sell steelmaking coal business to Glencore

Teck Resources agrees to sell steelmaking coal business to Glencore

The CEO of Teck Resources Ltd.
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Flight costs revealed for Trudeau’s summer flight to Tofino

Flight costs revealed for Trudeau’s summer flight to Tofino

Prime minister and family spent much of August travelling on military aircraft.
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Most Vancouverites say housing affordability worsened in 2023, shows new poll

Most Vancouverites say housing affordability worsened in 2023, shows new poll

A significant proportion of residents feel there has been no improvement on key issues facing the city, writes Mario Canseco.
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Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

Social-media creators, podcasts won't be regulated under Liberal online streaming law

OTTAWA — The Liberal government has released its final policy direction for the Online Streaming Act, requiring digital giants to contribute to Canadian content while leaving individual content creators alone.
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Richmond Night Market area sees over $40K in parking fines

Richmond Night Market area sees over $40K in parking fines

Tickets were handed out between April and October 2023.
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Carson Binda: Even British Columbians now oppose the carbon tax

Carson Binda: Even British Columbians now oppose the carbon tax

Poll suggests B.C. residents of all political stripes oppose far more than support the carbon tax
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