Tag: BUDGET

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski -
Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

Errors in B.C. budget leave $1.5B hole in B.C.’s natural gas revenue forecast

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski -
British Columbia overstated its projected natural gas royalty revenues by about $1.5 billion over five years because of calculation errors.

B.C. urged to drop PST expansion after multiparty committee calls for repeal

Business Emily Joveski -
A B.C. legislature committee made up of government and opposition MLAs is calling on the province to scrap its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax to professional services.

Business groups urge B.C. to scrap planned PST expansion on professional services

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Several business and industry groups came together Tuesday to call on the B.C. government to scrap plans to expand the provincial sales tax to certain professional services.

B.C. crafters in knots over addition of PST to yarn, fabric, other materials

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia crafters and small businesses are expressing dismay that the provincial sales tax will be expanded to yarn, fabrics and other materials.

Eby defends B.C. budget after trade board gives 2026 plan a “D”

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby defended his government’s latest budget Friday after the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade gave the fiscal plan a “D” grade, citing a rising deficit and billions more in projected debt.

Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment

Community Emily Joveski -
Some child-care advocates say they are cautiously optimistic despite the British Columbia government’s decision to pause expansion of the $10-a-day child-care program.

B.C. government presents budget with higher taxes, $13.3B deficit

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s government presented its budget Tuesday, featuring a record-high deficit, increased income taxes and a plan to rein in spending.

B.C. forecast to reach record high $11.6B deficit this year

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.

Survey finds support for paid on-call model for Port Hardy firefighters

News Justin Goulet -
PORT HARDY, B.C.- The District of Port Hardy has released the results from a survey concerning the pay of...

Islands Trust Chair Offers Budget Preview

News Justin Goulet -
A number of issues will be on the table at the next quarterly meeting of the Islands Trust Council. ...

Port Hardy adopts financial plan

News Justin Goulet -
The District of Port Hardy has adopted its financial plan. The plan includes a 3.1% tax increase for residential tax...

Port Hardy Mayor pleased with 2017 budget

News Justin Goulet -
The Mayor of Port Hardy says he's pleased with how this year's budget is looking. Council presented its draft financial...

Taking a look at BC’s budget

News Justin Goulet -
BC's Committee on Finance and Government Services has released the results of its annual budget consultations. Chair Scott Hamilton says...

Budget didn’t impress opposition MLA’s

News My Tri-Port Now Staff -
The new B-C budget didn't impress opposition M-L-A's. The financial plan included changes to MSP premiums that exempt children but couples who...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
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B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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