Tag: Finance

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

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

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.

Financial boost for Strathcona Emergency Program

The city of Campbell River has agreed to provide some increased financial support to the Strathcona Emergency Program. The...

Bellringer completes provincial audit

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

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

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

Province increases homeowner grant threshold to $1.6 million

The BC government has increased the homeowner grant threshold by 33% from $1.2 million to $1.6-million. Finance Minister Michael de...

Simons says Province should eliminate MSP Premiums

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

Taking a look at BC’s budget

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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Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Emergency training exercise at YBL Wednesday

The City of Campbell River is holding an emergency training exercise at the Campbell River Airport on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Susan Sinnot seeks second term on Campbell River city council

Susan Sinnot, who has lived in the community since she was four years old, owns a local law firm and is running for re-election.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.