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Carbon pricing in Canada: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

Carbon pricing in Canada: What it is, what it costs and why you get a rebate

OTTAWA — Canada has had a national price on pollution since 2019, but the policy remains a political battleground — and Opposition Conservatives made clear Wednesday they intend to fight the next election over it. Here is a brief overview. 1.
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New parkade announced for Prince George hospital

New parkade announced for Prince George hospital

Health ministry also planning to demolish Northern Health Unit to create space for new UHNBC surgical tower
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Volunteers assaulted at Northern B.C. haunted house

Volunteers assaulted at Northern B.C. haunted house

“We have many reports of people (teens and adults) hitting, grabbing, and punching - so aggressively in fact, that some volunteers have large visible bruises."
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Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

Nearly half of B.C. small business affected by crime, according to report

CFIB survey finds 32% of Western Canadian small businesses victim of theft or property damage.
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City of Prince George buying downtown motel for $4.15 million

City of Prince George buying downtown motel for $4.15 million

BC Housing will continue to lease the building for supportive housing needs
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Donations needed for Christmas hampers for seniors

Donations needed for Christmas hampers for seniors

Prince George Council of Seniors is launching their Christmas Hamper campaign, looking for volunteers and gift cards to help those seniors in need.
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Those over 80 not yet infected with COVID at high risk from infection: study

Those over 80 not yet infected with COVID at high risk from infection: study

Older seniors are being urged to get the updated shot to reduce their risk.
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Cougars goalie earns WHL award

Cougars goalie earns WHL award

Sixteen-year-old rookie Josh Ravenbergen made 23 saves in 4-0 win over Regina Pats
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Federal home heating tax plan criticized by area MLAs

Federal home heating tax plan criticized by area MLAs

BC United and Conservative Party of BC leaders say it's time to scrap carbon tax
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B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

B.C. forestry industry is dealing with death by a thousand cuts

By 2035, the sector could be less than half the size it was in 2005, according to analysts.
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