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Finance Minister reacts to budget deficit criticism 

The B.C. government’s 2025 budget has received criticism from a variety of community and industry leaders, but Finance Minister...

Budget predicts BC’s deficit to exceed $10 billion by 2026

The B.C. government has tabled its budget for 2025, which projects a record-breaking deficit of $10.9 billion by the...

BC budget 2025 developed with tariffs top of mind

BC’s Finance Minister, Brenda Bailey, says Budget 2025 focuses on protecting services, growing the economy, and targeted spending.  The 2025...

BC pauses public service hiring; slashes grocery rebate from upcoming budget

A hiring freeze on new public service employees is being implemented by the province amid the looming tariff threats...

“Declaration of economic war”: Premier David Eby discusses looming US tariff threat

The BC government is preparing for the worst as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s threat of a 25 per cent...

Government benefits to assist most BC residents in January

The majority of BC families will see a little extra money in their bank accounts to begin 2025. To kick...

BC deficit forecasted to swell to 9.4 billion dollars

The latest update on our province’s finances shows the deficit continues to rise. The projected shortfall for the current fiscal...

Unemployment continues to grow in BC, says Stats Canada

Unemployment continues to go up while employment goes down in BC. That comes from Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for...

Unemployment in BC grows while employment stays static

While employment numbers saw little movement in May, BC did see an increase in unemployment. That comes from Statistics Canada’s...

Kalesnikoff receives $6.7 million for third mass timber facility near Castlegar

Kalesnikoff is set to build its $34 million prefabricated mass timber facility with a $6.7 million contribution from the...

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First Nations leaders setbacks in reconciliation should spur reflection this Canada Day

Canada Day this year comes amid a surge in national pride among Canadians, however, First Nations leaders across the province say Canada Day should also be an opportunity to reflect on the country’s colonial history.

B.C. weighs stripping tenant protections from supportive housing residents

A new working group is exploring the possibility of removing supportive housing from British Columbia’s Residential Tenancy Act in an effort to address safety concerns at the facilities.

Commercial logging isn’t happening in BC parks; says B.C. Minister

When it comes to commercial logging, BC parks are off-limits.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Majority of British Columbians optimistic about Canada’s future: poll

A new poll finds Canadian pride is surging as the country prepares to mark its 158th birthday on Tuesday.
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