Tag: Finance

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.

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.

Bellringer completes provincial audit

News Justin Goulet -
The Office of the Auditor General of B.C. has completed the largest financial audit in the province. It's the...

MSP Premiums cut in half in 2017 BC Budget

News Justin Goulet -
BC's Finance Minister has tabled a balanced budget. The financial plan was presented in the legislature Tuesday afternoon and contained...

BC Budget introduced this afternoon

News Justin Goulet -
BC's Finance Minister will present the government's financial plan this afternoon. As is custom, little information on the budget...

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...

Port Hardy’s draft financial plan presented to residents Tuesday night

News Justin Goulet -
Residents of Port Hardy will get a chance to take a look at the District's draft budget Tuesday evening....

Simons says Province should eliminate MSP Premiums

News Justin Goulet -
The start of 2017 marks changes to MSP Premiums in British Columbia. According to the province, nearly 40% of...

Shedding your holiday debt

News Justin Goulet -
The CEO of the Credit Counseling Society is offering up some advice on shedding your debt. Scott Hanna says people...

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...

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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.

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
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

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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