Selina Robinson

• Economists predict slight rebound and moderate growth for B.C. economy in 2021

  Economists on the province's Economic Forecast Council estimate B.C. is on track for real GDP growth of 4.7 per cent this year and 4.3 per cent next year.

  Money

  Feb 26
• Details released on how to apply for B.C.’s COVID-19 recovery benefit

  Families with income under $125,000 will be eligible to receive $1,000 in a direct deposit from government.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2020
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• Premier John Horgan grappling with who will be in his cabinet

  Premier John Horgan is in the midst of building a new cabinet that will have gender equality and representation across regions.

  Politics

  Nov 13, 2020
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• Homeless residents evicted from Victoria camp, told to go to 12 city parks

  Campers at Centennial Square near City Hall were handed flyers with information on relocating to 12 city parks.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2020
• B.C. eviction ban to end Sept. 1, tenants have until July 2021 to pay unpaid rent

  Renters will need to pay their monthly rent in full beginning in September.

  Economy

  Jul 16, 2020
• Victoria businesses say government is ‘potentially ruining’ them by buying their building to house homeless

  A pair of Victoria businesses are claiming the province's purchase of hotels in Victoria to house the homeless could destroy their livelihoods.

  Economy

  Jul 13, 2020
• B.C. extends coronavirus rental benefit, ban on evictions for unpaid rent

  The province's temporary rental supplement has been extended until the end of August 2020. The program was set to expire at the end of June.

  Economy

  Jun 19, 2020
• B.C.’s financial plan under COVID-19 falls short of municipalities’ pleas

  The B.C. government is providing some support for local governments but it falls well short of what Metro Vancouver mayors were asking for.

  Politics

  Apr 16, 2020
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• B.C. rent relief applications now open to help offset COVID-19 impact

  Renters can now apply for B.C.'s new temporary rent supplement to help offset the impact of COVID-19.

  Politics

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: B.C. housing minister says ‘help is on the way’ for renters, homeless

  Renters will have to wait until early next week to see if B.C. introduces a ban on evictions, along with details on financial relief.

  Mar 21, 2020