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Changes aimed at fixing B.C.’s $1B tax estimate errors

Changes aimed at fixing B.C.’s $1B tax estimate errors

B.C. auditor general says accounting fix should improve tax revenue estimates
Deputy PM Freeland brings promise of ‘housing, housing, housing’ to B.C.

Deputy PM Freeland brings promise of ‘housing, housing, housing’ to B.C.

Freeland, who is also finance minister, met with Premier David Eby Monday in Victoria
80-year-old Alberta man dies from injuries sustained in Vancouver Island crash

80-year-old Alberta man dies from injuries sustained in Vancouver Island crash

Police say man likely saved another driver’s life
Woman survives avalanche that buried her head-down near Vancouver

Woman survives avalanche that buried her head-down near Vancouver

Snowshoeing partner found her and dug her out after she spent up to 20 minutes submerged
Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after multiple quakes

Deepsea eruption expected off Vancouver Island after multiple quakes

Event not expected to pose any risks to people but creating unique opportunity for science
Canada, U.S. agree to study transboundary water pollution concerns in Kootenay watershed

Canada, U.S. agree to study transboundary water pollution concerns in Kootenay watershed

Ktunaxa Nation governments have been seeking an International Joint Commission reference for over a decade
$180M in insurance claims follow Western Canada’s January cold snap

$180M in insurance claims follow Western Canada’s January cold snap

Insurance Bureau says 70% of claims were for personal property, damage caused by frozen burst pipes
Kelowna man killed in Alberta avalanche

Kelowna man killed in Alberta avalanche

The man was skiing in near Tower Peak in Kananaskis
B.C.’s unemployment drops, but opposition fears loss of private-sector jobs

B.C.’s unemployment drops, but opposition fears loss of private-sector jobs

Credit rating agency raises concerns about B.C.’s financial trajectory, but maintains AA credit rating.
Okanagan mobilizing as aggressive mussels threaten to muscle into B.C.

Okanagan mobilizing as aggressive mussels threaten to muscle into B.C.

Kelowna forum brings together stakeholders in bid to repel and react to invasive species incursion