An excerpt from a new book argues for a national annual wealth tax starting at one percent on fortunes above $25 million, which the authors estimate could raise about $40 billion a year in Canada; it also criticizes generous tax advantages for philanthropy and the concentration of funds in private foundations.
Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is marking the 15th birthday of Mr Banks, a roughly 1,100-pound pig who came to the rescue after outgrowing his previous home. Staff say they are adapting his routine and care to help him age with comfort and dignity.
Oliver council voted unanimously to reapply to the B.C. Air Access Program seeking more than $1.5 million toward a proposed $1.814-million reconstruction of the airport's main runway; the town would contribute $272,000 if the grant is awarded.
Recent milestones in China and Canada and growing private investment have advanced fusion research, but commercial reactors are not yet available.
François Legault announced he will resign as Quebec's premier and said he will remain in office until his party selects a new leader; the announcement comes ahead of the scheduled fall provincial election.
Two dogs stranded on ice in the Detroit River in LaSalle on Saturday were recovered safely by LaSalle Fire Service with assistance from J & J Marine; both animals are reported to be doing well.
Kathleen Kennedy said Simon Kinberg is still writing a new three‑film Star Wars trilogy positioned as the next chapter after Episode IX, and he is due to submit a new treatment in March.
The Summerland Men's Shed purchased and converted a map cabinet for the Summerland Museum & Archives Society to display the Herbert Simpson Insect Collection; the cabinet was delivered Jan. 15 and museum staff will soon install the fragile specimens for public viewing.
A sewage pump failure led to sewage entering Kashechewan’s drinking water plant, prompting a 'Do Not Consume' advisory on Jan. 5 and the evacuation of roughly half the community.
Bill McKibben installed new solar panels and said rising U.S. electricity prices and federal actions against renewables could hurt Republicans; U.S. average electricity costs rose about 12.8% over ten months, the article reports.
