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As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

As Canadians miss out on benefits, Ottawa promises automatic tax filing is on the way

As some vulnerable Canadians who don’t file their taxes miss out on benefits, the Canada Revenue Agency is expected to pilot a new automatic system next year.
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Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

Evan Gershkovich detained in Yekaterinburg, accused of trying to obtain classified information
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Men, young boys increasingly targeted by sextortion scams, B.C. police warn

Men, young boys increasingly targeted by sextortion scams, B.C. police warn

Victims asked to send nude photos, then blackmailed into paying ransom, New Westminster police say
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B.C. to spend $22M to give boost to number of veterinarians

B.C. to spend $22M to give boost to number of veterinarians

Additional funding will subsize veterinary training
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Kelowna MLA wants province to speed up transportation plans on Highway 97

Kelowna MLA wants province to speed up transportation plans on Highway 97

Norm Letnick says current government is ignoring Kelowna’s transportation needs
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Advocate calls for supportive policy and funding ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility

Advocate calls for supportive policy and funding ahead of Transgender Day of Visibility

Alex DeForge said Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) is a path toward broader inclusion
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Can it get any worse? 33% in B.C. expect they’ll face even more financial woes in 2024

Can it get any worse? 33% in B.C. expect they’ll face even more financial woes in 2024

Inflation also remains sticky in BC at 6.2 per cent in February, while down across Canada
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Island MLA says Washington ferry halt not a warning sign for smaller BC Ferries routes

Island MLA says Washington ferry halt not a warning sign for smaller BC Ferries routes

Adam Olsen says Vancouver Island/US connection a tourist route, wants to review how BC Ferries run
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Nelson-based group advocates for province-wide transit service

Nelson-based group advocates for province-wide transit service

They say a inter-city electric bus transportation should be prioritized
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Suspected paint spill turns Mermaid Creek white in Sidney

Suspected paint spill turns Mermaid Creek white in Sidney

The Peninsula Streams Society is investigating the incident and testing to identify substance
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