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Bowen's 2023 budget poised for adoption

Bowen's 2023 budget poised for adoption

This year's budget will include a 14.3% property tax raise for Islanders
Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

Bank of Canada considered raising interest rates at its last meeting

Ultimately, the Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 4.5 per cent on April 12 and decided in favour of waiting for more economic data to determine whether rates need to rise further. 
'This will make me less stressed': Metro Vancouver family heading on vacation after $500,000 lotto win

'This will make me less stressed': Metro Vancouver family heading on vacation after $500,000 lotto win

“Everyone was so happy” for her win, she says.
North Van RCMP investigating Rottweiler attack on senior

North Van RCMP investigating Rottweiler attack on senior

The 91-year-old was rushed to hospital after being knocked to the ground and bitten by the dog, which has a history of aggressive behaviour.
No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

No change in May 1 tax deadline despite labour dispute

Canada Revenue Agency says it will accept all returns during the labour disruption and digitally filed taxes will generally be processed automatically “without delay.”
ChatGPT offers insight on AI opportunities in B.C. shipping sector

ChatGPT offers insight on AI opportunities in B.C. shipping sector

ChatGPT ponders the pros and cons of letting artificial intelligence loose in the global supply chain
Undercurrent Mailbox: April 20 Edition

Undercurrent Mailbox: April 20 Edition

Park thoughts, Sea Stars, and an update on Snug Cove House featured in our last issue
Data points: B.C. home sales register first back-to-back monthly gain in a year

Data points: B.C. home sales register first back-to-back monthly gain in a year

Housing sales had another robust month in March following February’s rebound
Les Leyne: B.C. has ‘strictest’ bail policy? Where’s the proof?

Les Leyne: B.C. has ‘strictest’ bail policy? Where’s the proof?

If an early look at partial data doesn’t conclusively prove anything, how can they claim it’s the strictest policy in Canada?
Opinion: 4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health

Opinion: 4 ways all online university courses could promote student mental health

All instructors, regardless of the field, can promote mental health both by sharing specific resources and by designing accessible and flexible courses.