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Underground Oil Storage Tanks
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Underground Oil Storage Tanks

Many homes in the Greater Vancouver area built before 1957 were originally heated with furnace oil. Author; Tony Spagnuolo - Spagnuolo ...

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Assessed Value vs Market Value
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Assessed Value vs Market Value

The dollar figure on your provincial property assessment notice may not accurately reflect the market value of your home. Let's explore ...

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British Columbia Home Flipping Tax
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British Columbia Home Flipping Tax

Author: Tony Spagnuolo - Spagnuolo LLP The B.C. Government has recently proposed a home flipping tax (the “Home Flipping Tax”) that ...

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Burrard Generating Station in Port Moody to be dismantled, clearing way for possible clean energy projects
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Burrard Generating Station in Port Moody to be dismantled, clearing way for possible clean energy projects

AUTHOR: PATRICK PENNER, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER ● ENVIRONMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PORT MOODY ● MAY 13, 2024 BC Hydro has ...

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B.C.’s short-term rental legislation
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B.C.’s short-term rental legislation

Last updated on May 9, 2024 Like many jurisdictions, B.C. is regulating short-term rentals to help return more short-term rental units ...

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Federal Budget 2024: What are the proposed capital gains tax changes and how might they affect me?
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Federal Budget 2024: What are the proposed capital gains tax changes and how might they affect me?

By Diane Amato Published April 19, 2024 • 4 Min Read Canada’s recently unveiled 2024 budget proposes to adjust the capital gains inclusion ...

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