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definitely applied to Burns Lake.
"It is for all communities that are outside greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Victoria," he said.
During a recent press conference regarding the increase, Minister of Finance Colin Hansen said he hopes municipalities would not raise property taxes to offset the increased homeowners grant. He said the increase was given to provide residents in Northern communities with a little extra breathing room.
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