by South Asian Star | Apr 3, 2026 | Local
A property tax expert is warning about the B.C. government’s recent changes to its property tax deferral program and its impact on seniors. The provincial government allows eligible homeowners to defer their annual property taxes, essentially taking out a loan that is...
by South Asian Star | Apr 2, 2026 | Local
The life sentences of two teens convicted in the murder of a well-known Surrey mechanic have been overturned. Paul Prestbakmo was stabbed to death near Semiahmoo Centre on Aug. 16, 2019. The well-known mechanic was on his way to McDonald’s to grab a pop when he was...
by South Asian Star | Apr 2, 2026 | Local
Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.The B.C. government is moving to change its...
by South Asian Star | Apr 2, 2026 | Local
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Surrey Police Service is now responsible for the Cloverdale area of the city. This was the latest step in the transition, meaning the Surrey Police Service is now responsible for law enforcement in four of the...
by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | Local
Listen to this articleEstimated 4 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.A red, hollowed-out Volkswagen Beetle suspended...
by South Asian Star | Apr 1, 2026 | Local
There is another sign of the slumping condo market in Metro Vancouver: the number of pre-construction sales has crashed. Matt Scalena, the co-host of the Vancouver Real Estate Podcast, said sales are historically low.“Builders can’t build for a price that matches the...
