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B.C. Airbnb hosts generated $93M in taxes in 2023, claims Airbnb

B.C. Airbnb hosts generated $93M in taxes in 2023, claims Airbnb

The rental platform says new short-term rental restrictions could have negative implications on tax revenue.
Letter: Sea to Sky Nordics says thanks

Letter: Sea to Sky Nordics says thanks

'It takes 60-plus volunteers to run a biathlon event of this size, and Sea to Sky Nordics is thankful for all the people who volunteered...'
B.C. utility deceived public over 'renewable' gas, claims lawsuit

B.C. utility deceived public over 'renewable' gas, claims lawsuit

The case against FortisBC is the first time a major utility in Canada has been sued for allegedly making deceptive claims about renewable natural gas (RNG).
Authorities try to track down mysterious late-night bangs in Esquimalt

Authorities try to track down mysterious late-night bangs in Esquimalt

Sounds ‘like a cross between the explosion of a firework and a car slamming into something,’ have been heard about twice a week for the past month, residents say.
FDA approves B.C. company's cancer diagnostic device

FDA approves B.C. company's cancer diagnostic device

Vancouver's Stemcell developed device to improve detection, treatment of plasma cell cancer.
Thousands in B.C. order new HPV mail-in screening tests

Thousands in B.C. order new HPV mail-in screening tests

B.C. has been a world leader in cervical cancer prevention for decades, said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix
I Watched This Game: Canucks can't come back against coma-inducing Kings

I Watched This Game: Canucks can't come back against coma-inducing Kings

The Vancouver Canucks fell behind by two goals in the second period against the Los Angeles Kings, a lead that proved insurmountable.
'Complex operation' underway to save orphaned orca calf

'Complex operation' underway to save orphaned orca calf

The whale’s pregnant mother died after beaching itself Saturday morning while hunting and likely drowned about an hour later as the tide came in.
Human poop pollution targeted in new B.C. early warning system

Human poop pollution targeted in new B.C. early warning system

A molecular PCR test will be developed to distinguish between human and animal fecal pollution in the Salish Sea. The results are expected to reduce beach closures and shellfish contamination.
B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

B.C. real estate agent fined $55K, loses licence after assignment misconduct

Gina Takhar voluntarily surrendered her license in August 2020 but BCFSA pursued cancellation of the licence, plus a penalty.
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