
Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?
Description
November 22, 2024
It's the latest attempt of the federal government to address concerns about the cost of living - a tax break on groceries, essential items, restaurant meals and beverages at bars. In the Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman talks with Ian Tostenson from the BC Restaurant Association about how the GST holiday will impact the industry. And, Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko discusses whether the province should add immigration status to driver's licenses.
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?23:05 | November 22, 2024
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BCGEU employees union members heading to strike vote00:52 | July 18, 2025
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Fatal crash in Maple Ridge closes Lougheed Highway eastbound00:48 | July 11, 2025
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Search for international student swept away by Kamloops river while playing volleyball00:29 | July 7, 2025
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April toxic drug death numbers released in B.C.00:32 | June 24, 2025
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Vancouver man wins $40M Lotto Max after stopping at convenience store for a drink01:06 | June 19, 2025
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TransLink partners with local brewery to produce transit inspired craft beer01:03 | June 19, 2025
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Rock slide in Banff National Park leaves 1 dead, others injured01:19 | June 19, 2025
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BC SPCA pet food bank in need of donations00:33 | June 12, 2025
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10-year-old boy identified as victim killed in B.C. speedboat crash01:06 | June 10, 2025
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U.S. man sentenced to 40 years in prison after luring B.C. child01:24 | June 10, 2025
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Rare Kermode bear cub spotted in northern B.C.00:32 | June 6, 2025
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Vancouver police report distractions on the rise with a loss of $150K01:00 | June 5, 2025
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Teen dead in Abbotsford stabbing01:50 | May 26, 2025
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Surrey woman with guide dog denied entry to 2 Walmarts01:27 | May 20, 2025
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Former Conservative MP Stockwell Day on western separatism in Canada06:29 | May 16, 2025
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Port Moody stolen backpack suspect captured on security camera00:37 | May 15, 2025
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Who is Robert Prevost? Vancouver Archdiocese official shares Canadian connection to surprising pope pick07:15 | May 8, 2025
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Missing 7-year-old girl in Chilliwack00:57 | May 2, 2025
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Canucks confirm head coach Rick Tocchet will not return next season01:10 | April 29, 2025
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Focus BC: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh23:50 | April 23, 2025
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Focus BC: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre23:40 | April 22, 2025
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Hundreds of thousands attend 2025 Vaisakhi parade in Surrey01:57 | April 21, 2025
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Global BC Presents: Smoke Screen | Vaping crisis a huge concern for schools23:40 | April 16, 2025
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Fraser Valley dump truck impounded after officers found driver impaired00:59 | April 14, 2025
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Man charged after allegedly biting off Vancouver security guard’s fingertip00:30 | April 14, 2025
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Shushwap violent offender Curtis Sagmoen reported dead00:37 | April 11, 2025
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Police officer set on fire in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside00:48 | April 11, 2025
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Focus BC: Energy dependence, carbon pricing and commitment to environment26:15 | April 4, 2025
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B.C. changes portion of Bill 7 after consultation01:59 | March 28, 2025
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Langley RCMP looking for owner of large amount of cash00:49 | March 17, 2025
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Nurse assaulted at Langley Memorial Hospital00:44 | March 17, 2025
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Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?23:05 | November 22, 2024
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BCGEU employees union members heading to strike vote00:52 | July 18, 2025
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Fatal crash in Maple Ridge closes Lougheed Highway eastbound00:48 | July 11, 2025
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Search for international student swept away by Kamloops river while playing volleyball00:29 | July 7, 2025
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April toxic drug death numbers released in B.C.00:32 | June 24, 2025
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Vancouver man wins $40M Lotto Max after stopping at convenience store for a drink01:06 | June 19, 2025
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TransLink partners with local brewery to produce transit inspired craft beer01:03 | June 19, 2025
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Rock slide in Banff National Park leaves 1 dead, others injured01:19 | June 19, 2025
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BC SPCA pet food bank in need of donations00:33 | June 12, 2025
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10-year-old boy identified as victim killed in B.C. speedboat crash01:06 | June 10, 2025
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U.S. man sentenced to 40 years in prison after luring B.C. child01:24 | June 10, 2025
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Rare Kermode bear cub spotted in northern B.C.00:32 | June 6, 2025
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Vancouver police report distractions on the rise with a loss of $150K01:00 | June 5, 2025
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Teen dead in Abbotsford stabbing01:50 | May 26, 2025
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Surrey woman with guide dog denied entry to 2 Walmarts01:27 | May 20, 2025
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Former Conservative MP Stockwell Day on western separatism in Canada06:29 | May 16, 2025
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Port Moody stolen backpack suspect captured on security camera00:37 | May 15, 2025
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Who is Robert Prevost? Vancouver Archdiocese official shares Canadian connection to surprising pope pick07:15 | May 8, 2025
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Missing 7-year-old girl in Chilliwack00:57 | May 2, 2025
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Canucks confirm head coach Rick Tocchet will not return next season01:10 | April 29, 2025
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Focus BC: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh23:50 | April 23, 2025
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Focus BC: Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre23:40 | April 22, 2025
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Hundreds of thousands attend 2025 Vaisakhi parade in Surrey01:57 | April 21, 2025
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Global BC Presents: Smoke Screen | Vaping crisis a huge concern for schools23:40 | April 16, 2025
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Fraser Valley dump truck impounded after officers found driver impaired00:59 | April 14, 2025
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Man charged after allegedly biting off Vancouver security guard’s fingertip00:30 | April 14, 2025
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Shushwap violent offender Curtis Sagmoen reported dead00:37 | April 11, 2025
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Police officer set on fire in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside00:48 | April 11, 2025
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Focus BC: Energy dependence, carbon pricing and commitment to environment26:15 | April 4, 2025
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B.C. changes portion of Bill 7 after consultation01:59 | March 28, 2025
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Langley RCMP looking for owner of large amount of cash00:49 | March 17, 2025
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Nurse assaulted at Langley Memorial Hospital00:44 | March 17, 2025
Focus BC: Impact of GST relief, and should driver’s licenses include immigration status?
Description
November 22, 2024
It's the latest attempt of the federal government to address concerns about the cost of living - a tax break on groceries, essential items, restaurant meals and beverages at bars. In the Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman talks with Ian Tostenson from the BC Restaurant Association about how the GST holiday will impact the industry. And, Conservative MLA Elenore Sturko discusses whether the province should add immigration status to driver's licenses.
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