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BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

BC United promises carbon tax relief if elected government next year, says Falcon

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Opposition leader is promising to immediately introduce cuts to the province's carbon tax if elected to form government next year, and says if the Conservatives are elected in Ottawa he'll follow their lead and eliminate
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Lytton issues first building permit for single-family home rebuild following devastating 2021 fire

Lytton issues first building permit for single-family home rebuild following devastating 2021 fire

Lytton residents rallied earlier this month to protest delays hampering rebuilding efforts in the community.
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Forecasters more certain rate hikes are over as recession talk grows over GDP numbers

Forecasters more certain rate hikes are over as recession talk grows over GDP numbers

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy may have entered a technical recession as high interest rates weigh on consumer spending, preliminary data from Statistics Canada suggests.
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'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

'The profession is broken': Lawyer burnout hampering B.C. justice system

Lawyers struggling with mental health issues are facing fatigue and burnout.
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B.C. amends Forest Act to allow prescribed burns

B.C. amends Forest Act to allow prescribed burns

Existing Forest and Wildfire acts need amending to allow fire as forest management tool
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Half of British Columbians say Ottawa has treated B.C. badly, says poll

Half of British Columbians say Ottawa has treated B.C. badly, says poll

More than a third of the province’s residents say the province has been treated 'very well' or 'well' by the federal government since Trudeau came into office.
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B.C. job postings must include pay amounts starting this week

B.C. job postings must include pay amounts starting this week

The goal is to help address the pay gap between men and women
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Martel investors resign selves to losing huge sums, talk about impact on their lives

Martel investors resign selves to losing huge sums, talk about impact on their lives

People who invested in Greg Martel’s companies are being hit with tax bills for interest they never received
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Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Jail time sought for B.C. accountant who stole $124K from sports group

Defence lawyer Wade Jenson noted that Adams sold his home to repay the money that he stole. The $124,000 was paid back before he was criminally charged.
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What a fairer migrant farm worker program could look like

What a fairer migrant farm worker program could look like

More worker power and better oversight needed to protect the people B.C. depends on to grow its food.
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