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Community to the rescue: Campbell Riverites opened their hearts News A2
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Community groups relieved by province’s backtrack KRISTEN DOUGLAS CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
A backlash from local non-profits over having their tax exemptions revoked has the provincial government backpedaling. Six charitable groups received a letter from the city Sept. 21 informing them that their property tax exemption was being revoked because of a new interpretation of the provincial Community Charter. The city’s translation was that non-profit groups could no longer receive a permissive tax exemption unless they own or have a capital lease on their property. That did not sit well with Campbell River and Family Services Society executive director Camille Lagueux, who was preparing to celebrate the society’s Family Services Day today. She described the move as a “devastating blow” to an organization that struggles to maintain the same level of service for more than 2,500 people each year. “The city needs to become a full partner in providing these essential services to its citizens and we are asking that they honour their agreement with the society,” Continued on A3
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Restoration complete Jim van Tine, project leader on the Baikie Island restoration project, explained the process of rehabilitating a former industrial into a pristine natural habitat in the Campbell River estuary. See page A3 for more pictures.
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