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New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement

New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement

In April, Mayor Patrick Johnstone called the city being named a priority community "BS."
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West Kelowna calls on province to step up to meet housing targets

West Kelowna calls on province to step up to meet housing targets

City's mayor says B.C. will need to provide funding for infrastructure, land and other initiatives
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Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

Coast Guard to end staffing at two B.C. lighthouses, following safety concerns

VICTORIA — Safety concerns have prompted the Canadian Coast Guard to make what is says is the "difficult decision" to end staffing at two lighthouses along British Columbia's coast.
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PBO estimates capital gain tax change to bring in $17.4B in revenue over five years

PBO estimates capital gain tax change to bring in $17.4B in revenue over five years

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer estimates the Liberals' increase to the capital gains inclusion rate will bring in $17.4 billion in revenue over five years.
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Arrest warrants issued for B.C. real estate developer

Arrest warrants issued for B.C. real estate developer

Two arrest warrants were issued last month for Cynterra CEO Bob Fraser after he failed to appear in court for a payment hearing
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Opinion: B.C. might talk about investment, but business is walking

Opinion: B.C. might talk about investment, but business is walking

There is a disconnect between how the Eby administration talks about investment and B.C.’s economic reality
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Some B.C. companies try to adapt to new restrictions on vacation rentals

Some B.C. companies try to adapt to new restrictions on vacation rentals

Some British Columbia tourist destinations feared losing a key component of local industry.
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Advance voting to plummet in B.C.'s fall election, according to survey

Advance voting to plummet in B.C.'s fall election, according to survey

More than half of British Columbian voters expected to cast their ballots on election day
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B.C. strata's 'atmospheric river' flood response reasonable, tribunal says

B.C. strata's 'atmospheric river' flood response reasonable, tribunal says

Crawl spaces under the Chilliwack strata complex flooded when 2021 torrential rains caused widespread Fraser Valley flooding.
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Small Kelowna winery receives national recognition

Small Kelowna winery receives national recognition

SpearHead Winery named Winery of the Year at the 2024 WineAlign National Wine Awards
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