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Could taxing all homes over $1M fix Canada's housing crisis?

Could taxing all homes over $1M fix Canada's housing crisis?

CMHC-backed report has floated a surtax on all homes over $1 million. Targeting the top 9% of homeowners in Canada, the tax would only apply when a home is sold.
Woman who allegedly lied about being a Vancouver nurse makes court appearance

Woman who allegedly lied about being a Vancouver nurse makes court appearance

Brigitte Denise Cleroux faces charges in Ottawa and Vancouver on allegations she assumed aliases of others to work and provide medical care.
Man allegedly tied to sex trade arrested in Vancouver courthouse

Man allegedly tied to sex trade arrested in Vancouver courthouse

A hearing on sex trafficking-related charges in Vancouver Provincial Court was adjourned on Jan. 5 so the accused could be arrested outside court on a Canada-wide warrant for similar charges from Toronto.
New low-cost Canadian airline acquires first A320-200 aircraft, plans to launch

New low-cost Canadian airline acquires first A320-200 aircraft, plans to launch

A new airline is vying for a position in the Canadian aviation industry
I think I got Omicron — it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

I think I got Omicron — it got weird but at least I'm not in hospital

As the Omicron strain burns through the population, COVID-19 continues to lead to some strange and hard-to-explain symptoms.
Here's how many people refused to comply with Canada's face mask rules on planes in 2021

Here's how many people refused to comply with Canada's face mask rules on planes in 2021

And also how many people tried to present PCR tests that were positive for COVID-19. 😧
Insurance isn't enough: Governments need to do better on natural disaster resilience

Insurance isn't enough: Governments need to do better on natural disaster resilience

Although insurance is important in natural disaster recovery, government and property owners also play an important role in protecting Canadians against the impact of catastrophic weather events.
First Nation leaders say B.C. implementation of UNDRIP is too slow

First Nation leaders say B.C. implementation of UNDRIP is too slow

Leaders call on province to apply 'same level of political will' seen on wildfire and flooding front to tackle issue of legislative development.
Skating into 2022 with optimism

Skating into 2022 with optimism

Squamish's Skate Sea2Sky club taking to the ice for its winter season Jan. 10.
Cat rescuer uses 100-foot crane to bring down feline trapped in Colwood tree

Cat rescuer uses 100-foot crane to bring down feline trapped in Colwood tree

By the time he was hoisted up about 70 feet, the cat “just jumped into his lap."
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