Selina Robinson

• B.C. government announces multi-year boost to subsidize veterinary education

  Education Minister Selina Robinson says the government will provide $21.8 million over three years to subsidize training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

  Education

  Mar 23
  
• Drastic action needed from B.C. government regarding looming labour shortage: report

  Currently, the board said Vancouver has 150,000 existing job vacancies and has a projected 700,000 workers set to retire over the next ten years.

  Economy

  Feb 2
  
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• 75 new affordable housing homes open in Coquitlam, B.C.

  According to the B.C. government, monthly rents will range from $375 to $2,341, depending on household income and unit size.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2022
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• B.C. fiscal update’s $5.7B surplus dwarfs previous estimate

  “The province’s operating surplus is $5.7 billion, an improvement of $5 billion over the first quarterly report,” the B.C. government said.

  Economy

  Nov 25, 2022
• Opposition BC Liberals seek MLA pay freeze ahead of possible 10% increase

  MLAs could be in line for a salary increase in April of 10 per cent or more, amounting to raises of at least $10,000, Liberal house leader Todd Stone said Thursday.

  Politics

  Oct 6, 2022
• New rules coming for mortgage brokers following B.C.’s money laundering probe

  The government says the act will provide a framework to address issues singled out by the Cullen Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering that wrapped up in May.

  Politics

  Oct 4, 2022
• B.C. now projecting surplus for 2022-23 amid economic uncertainty and COVID-19 recovery

  Finance Minister Selina Robinson outlined the first quarter fiscal update on Monday showing the province is well-positioned to manage the economy even with concerns on the horizon.

  Economy

  Sep 12, 2022
• B.C. posts $1.3B budget surplus for 2021-2022, in contrast with big deficit forecast

  The April 2021 budget, delivered during some of the darkest days of the pandemic, originally forecast a deficit of $9.7 billion, but revenues improved throughout the year.

  Politics

  Aug 30, 2022
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• B.C. government extends real estate speculation tax to Squamish and Duncan

  The changes also include a speculation and vacancy tax in North Cowichan, Ladysmith, Lake Cowichan and Lions Bay. Metro Vancouver and Victoria are already included in the tax.

  Politics

  Jul 20, 2022
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• Attorney General David Eby running to become next B.C. premier

  Eby, the front-runner in the race, would become premier if he wins the leadership race or is the only candidate to enter the race before the October deadline.

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2022