B.C. Economy

• Production frozen in B.C.’s Hollywood North amid historic U.S. writers, actors strike

  British 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.

  Economy

  Jul 14, 2023
  
• B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to table budget

  B.C. Premier David Eby said the budget the government will table Tuesday will continue investing in health care, housing and affordability.

  Politics

  Feb 26, 2023
  
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• B.C. LNG industry faces more uncertainty as another investor pulls out

  The 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.

  Economy

  May 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.

  Economy

  Mar 24, 2020
• ‘Buckle up’ warns B.C. Business Council, amid growing economic impact of COVID-19

  The 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
• B.C. finance minister calls for discretionary spending cuts to protect budget

  With 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.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2019
• Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP government

  After experiencing relatively sunny days during their first 20 months in office, things may be about to get a little darker for the NDP government.

  Commentary

  Mar 21, 2019
• B.C. budget surplus climbs even with mounting losses at ICBC, wildfire fighting

  The 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.

  Economy

  Nov 26, 2018
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• B.C. government surplus grows even with property transfer tax revenues going down

  British Columbia's financial books are rosier than expected after the first three months of the fiscal year.

  Economy

  Sep 7, 2018
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• Alberta passes legislation that could let province cut oil to B.C. over Trans Mountain pipeline dispute

  Alberta 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.

  Canada

  May 16, 2018