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Feds target housing market speculators

Feds target housing market speculators

Tighter mortgage rules, crackdown on capital gains exemption abuse expected to help tame wild real estate market
UBCM BRIEFS: River camping, treaty impacts, max fines, gender neutrality

UBCM BRIEFS: River camping, treaty impacts, max fines, gender neutrality

Gender-inclusive language and a potential ban on riverbed camping were among debates of B.C. municipal leaders last week
School board gender identity policy ‘a big move forward’

School board gender identity policy ‘a big move forward’

The Board of Education for the Greater Victoria School District has approved the district’s first gender identity and expression policy.
UPDATE: B.C. says other provinces must 'catch up' on carbon price (with VIDEO)

UPDATE: B.C. says other provinces must 'catch up' on carbon price (with VIDEO)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sets carbon price, Alberta's Rachel Notley says approval of oil pipeline is a condition
'Happy memories, incredibly grateful': Prince William's parting words to Canada

'Happy memories, incredibly grateful': Prince William's parting words to Canada

Heartfelt thank you, touching farewell as Royal tour ends for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Royals visit Cridge Centre to celebrate 'overcomers' (with PHOTO SLIDESHOW)

Royals visit Cridge Centre to celebrate 'overcomers' (with PHOTO SLIDESHOW)

Will and Kate shine spotlight on supportive non-profit during final day in Victoria and B.C.
Will and Kate sail into Victoria harbour on tall ship to close out Royal tour

Will and Kate sail into Victoria harbour on tall ship to close out Royal tour

Prince William and Kate put focus on youth and mental health, take turn at sailing as they bid farewell to B.C.
B.C.-wide registry of dangerous dogs urged

B.C.-wide registry of dangerous dogs urged

Municipal leaders say it's too easy for owners of dangerous dogs to skip town and evade tracking and restrictions
Langham Court Theatre gets musical with Next to Normal

Langham Court Theatre gets musical with Next to Normal

Production built around award-winning musical score
Airbnb pledges to help B.C. cities regulate, tax vacation rentals

Airbnb pledges to help B.C. cities regulate, tax vacation rentals

UBCM forum told of growing concern about impact on housing supply, options for local regulations