A committee of MLAs from the NDP and Liberal caucuses is recommending the provincial government increase wildfire and emergency investment for local communities. Continue reading
Businesses credit the government for the budget initiatives that support families and environment programs, but add it should not take business for granted in a darkening economy. Continue reading
The province is budgeting more money to fight B.C. wildfires. Continue reading
Tuesday’s provincial budget signals the NDP is in no rush to test the electorate, and the party appears set to govern until the next scheduled election in October of 2021. Continue reading
Unlike last year, there are no new taxes and no record-breaking new investments in child care and housing. Continue reading
Technically, Carole James has not budgeted much money directly to deal with natural disasters. Finance ministers never really do, but changing weather patterns may force some changes. Continue reading
Tourism Vancouver is worried that changes being made by the provincial government will take away valuable financial support to the tourism industry. Continue reading
The province is reducing the areas covered by the tax, and cutting the rate for Canadians and British Columbians. Continue reading
It replaces individual MSP premiums and comes into effect Jan. 1, 2019. Continue reading
Carole James says “there may be changes that need to occur” as the province implements its aggressive suite of housing taxes. Continue reading