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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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'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.
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Driver of hit sports car describes spinning in Vancouver crash that killed baby

Driver of hit sports car describes spinning in Vancouver crash that killed baby

Seyed Ramin Moshfeghi Zadeh is accused of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
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13-year-old on joy ride writes off Lamborghini Huracan

13-year-old on joy ride writes off Lamborghini Huracan

Police officers in West Vancouver found a scene reminiscent of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
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Cross-Canada run: Man tackles 7,398 km challenge for heart disease

Cross-Canada run: Man tackles 7,398 km challenge for heart disease

He is inviting people to run with him and plans to be in B.C. on June 26.
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How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

How lightning — not arson — sparked Canada's most destructive wildfire season

Lightning-caused wildfires only accounted for 59% of Canada's 6,700 ignitions in 2023, but led to about 90% of the area burned, according to a pre-print study.
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I Watched This Game: Canucks lack Midas touch vs Golden Knights

I Watched This Game: Canucks lack Midas touch vs Golden Knights

"I just thought we were a little light everywhere," said Canucks coach Rick Tocchet after a lopsided loss to the Golden Knights.
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