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B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

B.C. government targets 'profiteers' with legislation to bring in 20% flipping tax

VICTORIA — British Columbia has tabled legislation to enact a 20 per cent flipping tax on those who sell their home within the first year of ownership.
Most Canadians back strong measures to curb plastics, poll finds

Most Canadians back strong measures to curb plastics, poll finds

While a majority of Canadians backed measures to curb plastic pollution, the country often fell well below the global average.
Taiwan earthquake: Will seismic activity in Vancouver follow?

Taiwan earthquake: Will seismic activity in Vancouver follow?

Does this up the chances of the "Big One"?
Southern resident killer whales face extinction in 75-100 years, study predicts

Southern resident killer whales face extinction in 75-100 years, study predicts

More must be done to protect their habitat and prey to stop the orcas' decline, researchers say.
Police investigate suspected targeted homicide in South Vancouver

Police investigate suspected targeted homicide in South Vancouver

A 49-year-old woman was found deceased in the community Wednesday morning
Chinese Communist Party-linked media targeted B.C. MP, inquiry hears

Chinese Communist Party-linked media targeted B.C. MP, inquiry hears

Chinese-language news outlets operating in B.C. with links to the Chinese Communist Party provided ample negative coverage of Kenny Chiu, portraying him as an anti-China candidate, according to Canadian intelligence sources.
North Vancouver RCMP seek dog owner after Australian shepherd attacks jogger

North Vancouver RCMP seek dog owner after Australian shepherd attacks jogger

Police say the woman was last seen walking north with two leashed dogs on Bewicke Avenue.
Richmond BBQ restaurant known for skewers and boozy juice boxes opening Vancouver location

Richmond BBQ restaurant known for skewers and boozy juice boxes opening Vancouver location

Something fun is coming to the False Creek seawall in Vancouver
'Ludicrous': Motorcyclist speeds at 234 km/h on Lions Gate Bridge

'Ludicrous': Motorcyclist speeds at 234 km/h on Lions Gate Bridge

A 45-second video was posted to social media showing the driver weaving in and out of traffic on the bridge.
Hot deal alert: You can fly from Los Angeles to Vancouver for only $59

Hot deal alert: You can fly from Los Angeles to Vancouver for only $59

Find out how to score this low-cost option.
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