B.C. Economy
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Production frozen in B.C.’s Hollywood North amid historic U.S. writers, actors strikeBritish Columbia's film and television industry is heavily dependent on U.S. productions, and the actors and writers guilds' strike means much of the work has ground to a halt.EconomyJul 14, 2023
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B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budgetB.C. Premier David Eby said the budget the government will table Tuesday will continue investing in health care, housing and affordability.PoliticsFeb 26, 2023
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B.C. LNG industry faces more uncertainty as another investor pulls outThe second of two key investors in the proposed Kitimat LNG development announced Wednesday it plans to sell its 50 per cent stake in the project.EconomyMay 19, 2021
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Coronavirus recession: B.C. economy could shrink 7-12%, analyst warns"Both those numbers would be unprecedented," said Business Council of B.C. president Jock Finlayson.EconomyMar 24, 2020
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‘Buckle up’ warns B.C. Business Council, amid growing economic impact of COVID-19The Business Council of British Columbia has slashed its economic growth forecast for the province, warning recession is possible under a worst-case scenario.Mar 6, 2020
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B.C. finance minister calls for discretionary spending cuts to protect budgetWith fears of an international financial crisis around the corner, B.C. Finance Minister Carole James is asking for fellow government officials to cut discretionary spending.EconomySep 26, 2019
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Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP governmentAfter experiencing relatively sunny days during their first 20 months in office, things may be about to get a little darker for the NDP government.CommentaryMar 21, 2019
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B.C. budget surplus climbs even with mounting losses at ICBC, wildfire fightingThe B.C. government is now projecting a $1.35 billion surplus for the 2018-19 fiscal year, up from a projected $219 million surplus in February's budget.EconomyNov 26, 2018
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B.C. government surplus grows even with property transfer tax revenues going downBritish Columbia's financial books are rosier than expected after the first three months of the fiscal year.EconomySep 7, 2018
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Alberta passes legislation that could let province cut oil to B.C. over Trans Mountain pipeline disputeAlberta has passed landmark legislation giving it sweeping power to intervene in oil and gas exports that could result in punitive price spikes in British Columbia in the dispute over the Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion.CanadaMay 16, 2018
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