Page 28 - Jay Chalke News Today

As news broke of a watchdogs report that was critical of the City of Penticton, the citys top executive sent a memo backing their actions.

VICTORIA — The auction sale of a vulnerable British Columbia woman's home at well below its assessed value of $420,000 over a $10,000 property tax bill is prompting a call for change from the provincial ombudsperson.

VICTORIA — The auction sale of a vulnerable British Columbia woman's home at well below its assessed value of $420,000 over a $10,000 property tax bill is prompting a call for change from the provincial ombudsperson.

VICTORIA — The auction sale of a vulnerable British Columbia woman's home at well below its assessed value of $420,000 over a $10,000 property tax bill is prompting a call for change from the provincial ombudsperson.

VICTORIA — The auction sale of a vulnerable British Columbia woman's home at well below its assessed value of $420,000 over a $10,000 property tax bill is prompting a call for change from the provincial ombudsperson.

VICTORIA — The auction sale of a vulnerable British Columbia woman's home at well below its assessed value of $420,000 over a $10,000 property tax bill is prompting a call for change from the provincial ombudsperson.

The vulnerable homeowner lost her home over $10,000 in unpaid property taxes and Ombudsperson Jay Chalke found she was treated unfairly.

VICTORIA - The auction sale of a vulnerable British Columbia woman's home at well below its assessed value of $420,000 over a $10,000 property tax bill is prompting a call for change from the provincial ombudsperson.

Beware when pruning your trees, especially if you live in Surrey. Residents of that city are facing thousands of dollars in pruning penalties, and they say its heavy handed.

Beware when pruning your trees, especially if you live in Surrey, B.C.. Residents of that city are facing thousands of dollars in pruning penalties, and they say its heavy-handed.