Bc Inflation

• B.C. sets maximum allowable rent increase for 2024 below inflation rate

  The B.C. government said the rent cap is 'well below' the 12-month average inflation rate of 5.6 per cent and applies to rent increases on or after Jan. 1, 2024.

  Economy

  Sep 11, 2023
  
• Student, learning specialist feel inflation stress in back-to-school shopping

  Bernice Chong said during her most recent trip to buy items for her UBC residence, she noticed items are racking up her costs.

  Education

  Sep 3, 2023
  
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• B.C.’s minimum wage will increase to $16.75 per hour on June 1

  Labour Minister Harry Bains made the announcement Wednesday, saying the minimum wage will rise by $1.10, consistent with inflation.

  Economy

  Apr 5, 2023
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• B.C. budget: Renters’ rebate, welfare boost, expanded tax credits among affordability measures

  After more than five years of promises, Premier David Eby's government has finally revealed its plan to offer a rebate to the province’s renters in Tuesday's budget.

  Politics

  Feb 28, 2023
• B.C. minimum wage to go up to $15.65/hr on June 1

  The province announced on Monday that it will link minimum wage increases to inflation. Minimum wage is currently $15.20/hr.

  Economy

  Mar 14, 2022