Opinion

Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)

OPINION: Iranian woman living in Fraser Valley urging MPs to sponsor prisoners to avoid execution

Nine federal Liberal MPs ‘sponsor’ Iranian detainees by sharing their plights on social media

Two children under 18 held in custody by the Iranian regime that have been sponsored by Federal Canadian MPs to try to help stop their execution. Ali Rakhshani, 17, is endorsed by Fleetwood-Port Kells MP Ken Hardie, and Mohammad Rakhshani, 16, is endorsed by North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson. (Twitter @balo0chgirl)
FILE - This undated image provided by the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows the NIF Target Bay in Livermore, Calif. The system uses 192 laser beams converging at the center of this giant sphere to make a tiny hydrogen fuel pellet implode. (Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via AP, File)

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Harnessing nuclear fusion could take more than 40 years, while some solutions already exist

  • Jan 8, 2023
FILE - This undated image provided by the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory shows the NIF Target Bay in Livermore, Calif. The system uses 192 laser beams converging at the center of this giant sphere to make a tiny hydrogen fuel pellet implode. (Damien Jemison/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via AP, File)
Seth Tait of Chilliwack was convicted of uttering threats to Muslims and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose on July 18, 2017 after he posted a series of YouTube videos at the end of 2016 and into early 2017. Photo: YouTube

Keyboard warriors are learning the limits of free speech online

Surrey man charged with threatening CNN anchor just the latest in a long line

Seth Tait of Chilliwack was convicted of uttering threats to Muslims and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose on July 18, 2017 after he posted a series of YouTube videos at the end of 2016 and into early 2017. Photo: YouTube
The Peace tower seen on Parliament Hill, Sept. 2022. Photo: Canadian Press

OUR VIEW: Less electoral chicken, more governing

We should have a few years before the next election. Maybe.

  • Nov 6, 2022
The Peace tower seen on Parliament Hill, Sept. 2022. Photo: Canadian Press
Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health. Photo: Submitted

West Kootenay election candidates talk climate solutions

Should you bother to vote? Yes, and here’s why we think it’s important …

  • Oct 13, 2022
Members of Doctors and Nurses for Planetary Health. Photo: Submitted
The aim of Tik Tok is to create videos that grab users interest within the first few seconds to stop them scrolling and pay attention. Photo: Hengyao Tang Cuhsu/Unsplash

Why would you want to eat chicken basted with cough syrup?

So TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos.

The aim of Tik Tok is to create videos that grab users interest within the first few seconds to stop them scrolling and pay attention. Photo: Hengyao Tang Cuhsu/Unsplash
Minister Steven Guilbeault. Photo: Alex Tétreault

Plastic pollution in Canada: The time for action is now

“With the proper tools and rules in place, a better, greener, and more circular economy awaits.”

  • Jul 3, 2022
Minister Steven Guilbeault. Photo: Alex Tétreault
Photo: Canadian Press

COLUMN: Canadian values go beyond flag-waving

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms sets out high standards for this country

  • Jun 30, 2022
Photo: Canadian Press
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‘Let’s talk tomatoes’

Opinion: Plants like tomatoes and peppers will rejoice about this heat …

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Danny Vernon, Illusion of Elvis Presley tribute impersonator, performs as a younger version of Elvis at the state fair, Aug. 30, 2021 in Monroe, Washington. Photo: Andy Bronson

How much money will entice Elvis back into the building?

Editorial by Carolyn Grant, editor for the Kimberley Bulletin

Danny Vernon, Illusion of Elvis Presley tribute impersonator, performs as a younger version of Elvis at the state fair, Aug. 30, 2021 in Monroe, Washington. Photo: Andy Bronson
Richard Cannings

Important issues for Canadians; climate change and affordability crisis

From the Hill: MP Richard Cannings, South Okanagan-West Kootenay

  • Jun 14, 2022
Richard Cannings
Retired Trail Times reporter and longtime community volunteer Lana Rodlie weighs in on ongoing issues with Trail council and the city. Photo: Unsplash

‘What have we gotten out of this council and its leadership?’

Oped by Lana Rodlie, former Trail Times reporter

  • Jun 8, 2022
Retired Trail Times reporter and longtime community volunteer Lana Rodlie weighs in on ongoing issues with Trail council and the city. Photo: Unsplash
“As with all businesses, ecommerce business owners must complete the applicable T2125 business schedules within the T1 Personal tax return, or in the case of an incorporated business, the T2 Corporate return’s Schedule 88.”
“As with all businesses, ecommerce business owners must complete the applicable T2125 business schedules within the T1 Personal tax return, or in the case of an incorporated business, the T2 Corporate return’s Schedule 88.”
“CRA emails will never have an attachment. CRA will never ask you to reply to an email.”

Tax season or scam season?

Ron Clarke, owner of JBS Business Services in Trail, provides accounting and tax services.

  • Apr 7, 2022
“CRA emails will never have an attachment. CRA will never ask you to reply to an email.”
” Track down the “T” slips regardless of value, and ensure they get entered on your tax return. And if you can’t get the official “T” slip, estimate the value and enter it, at least then you can say you tried.”

Little known tax penalty is no joke

by Ron Clarke Did you know that if a taxpayer fails to…

  • Apr 5, 2022
” Track down the “T” slips regardless of value, and ensure they get entered on your tax return. And if you can’t get the official “T” slip, estimate the value and enter it, at least then you can say you tried.”
Photo: Hannah Busing/Unsplash

‘What does Trail CAT do, anyway?’

“Stigma is a major barrier to people seeking out help when they need it.”

  • Apr 3, 2022
Photo: Hannah Busing/Unsplash
Alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate method of tax calculation made by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that runs in parallel with a taxpayer’s regular income tax calculation.

Looking at the alternative minimum tax calculation

An AMT amount paid can be carried forward and credited up to seven years …

  • Mar 24, 2022
Alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate method of tax calculation made by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that runs in parallel with a taxpayer’s regular income tax calculation.
“You may even be confident that you know the definition of “non-arm’s length.” However, what you may not appreciate is this, depending on who is defining that term, the inclusion or exclusion of certain people as “non-arms length” person may vary.”

Rules of the taxman when transferring assets to a relative

“As usual with CRA rules, there are exceptions.”

  • Mar 17, 2022
“You may even be confident that you know the definition of “non-arm’s length.” However, what you may not appreciate is this, depending on who is defining that term, the inclusion or exclusion of certain people as “non-arms length” person may vary.”
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OPINION: Senior frauds a perennial problem in need of a solution

Chilliwack man’s vulnerable wife falls prey to a new one: the Henry Cavell scam

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Tax Tips & Pits: “If you have ever completed a medical claim on your personal tax return you likely know that it’s not a straightforward process.”

Attendant care, nursing home, and the disability tax credit

This type of claim involves many rules, and many variations on those rules.

  • Mar 10, 2022
Tax Tips & Pits: “If you have ever completed a medical claim on your personal tax return you likely know that it’s not a straightforward process.”