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Budget 2023: Little in B.C. budget for retail, says advocate

Budget 2023: Little in B.C. budget for retail, says advocate

Cost of carbon-tax hikes set to dwarf other costs passed on to businesses
51-year-old mom setting powerlifting records

51-year-old mom setting powerlifting records

After breaking her shoulder at work, Tina Lamarsh took her son's advice and tried powerlifting.
Budget 2023: B.C. invests $4.2B in housing as part of refreshed housing plan

Budget 2023: B.C. invests $4.2B in housing as part of refreshed housing plan

The government of B.C. is investing $4.2 billion in funding, the largest three-year housing investment in provincial history, to support affordable housing, build rental supply and tackle homelessness, according to Budget 2023, released today, Feb.
Budget 2023: B.C. budget sees red for at least three more years

Budget 2023: B.C. budget sees red for at least three more years

Budget includes new output-based carbon pricing for industry
Budget 2023: Home sales and prices expected to decline this year

Budget 2023: Home sales and prices expected to decline this year

Both are forecasted to increase in 2024 with housing starts remaining somewhat level. 
Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna, B.C., shopping area

Live explosive device safely removed from busy Kelowna, B.C., shopping area

KELOWNA, B.C. — Police say an explosive device that rerouted vehicles, snarled traffic and disrupted businesses in Kelowna, B.C., was '"sophisticated." Insp.
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor

Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor

VANCOUVER — When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite part is seeing all the friends he's made from different schools in Surrey, B.C.
Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained

Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested the suspect they were searching for when an innocent man was shot with rubber bullets in a case of mistaken identity.
Langford business's quick actions helped save woman after overdose: police

Langford business's quick actions helped save woman after overdose: police

The Goldstream Avenue business contacted police after the woman locked herself in a bathroom and was not responding to staff
Son whose father died after long wait to see oncologist hopes to see more health funding

Son whose father died after long wait to see oncologist hopes to see more health funding

Remi Tran says his 70-year-old father waited three months to see an oncologist after being diagnosed with liver cancer.