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Here's what Cove Bay Water System's new parcel tax looks like

Here's what Cove Bay Water System's new parcel tax looks like

With the new Cove Bay Water Treatment Plant set to open in coming months, Bowen Island Municipality is introducing a new parcel tax for the water system to pay for it. 
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BIM reduces property tax late penalty again this year

BIM reduces property tax late penalty again this year

Property taxes paid after July 2 but before August 31 will see a two per cent penalty.
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Sharing the road: Bowen Island bike safety for drivers and cyclists

Sharing the road: Bowen Island bike safety for drivers and cyclists

Biking on Bowen's a bit different – here's how we can make it safe for everyone
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New B.C. COVID-19 infections stay high as vaccinations set to accelerate

New B.C. COVID-19 infections stay high as vaccinations set to accelerate

One more death from the disease raises the province's death toll to 1,577.
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North Shore COVID cases finally dropping

North Shore COVID cases finally dropping

The number of new cases reported in North Van and West Van has dropped below 300 for the first time in a month
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COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU occupancy hit new record levels in B.C.

COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU occupancy hit new record levels in B.C.

Five more people have died from the disease in the past day, raising B.C.'s death toll to 1,576
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West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country MP talks federal budget

West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country MP talks federal budget

Patrick Weiler said childcare measures will help the local daycare crisis.
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Squamish Nation member shares how to say 27 place names on Sea to Sky Highway signs

Squamish Nation member shares how to say 27 place names on Sea to Sky Highway signs

If you've ever wondered how to pronounce a Squamish Nation place name on a sign along the Sea to Sky Highway, this video series will tell you how.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to 500

COVID-19 hospitalizations in B.C. again rise to 500

No new COVID-19 deaths are known to have taken place in B.C. in the past day.
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B.C. records fewest new COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period in more than a month

B.C. records fewest new COVID-19 cases in a 24-hour period in more than a month

17 more people have died from the disease in the past three days.
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