Shirley Bond
B.C. government surplus grows even with property transfer tax revenues going down
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia’s financial books are rosier than expected after the first three months of the fiscal year. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals call on government to leave the veterans licence plate alone
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Todd Stone said the “unique eligibility requirements” for veterans licence plates should remain intact. Continue reading
B.C. government continues to face questions on taxes as legislative session ends
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan is promising clarity on the impact of the Employers Health Tax on charities and not-for-profit organizations. Continue reading
BC NDP takes fire over deleted emails once again
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is once again under fire for the management of their emails. Continue reading
Female servers are vulnerable to sexual harassment on the job: UVIC researcher
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
Female servers have to put up with a lot of sexual harassment on the job, according to new research out of Victoria. Continue reading
No one happy about B.C.’s minimum wage increase
As the minimum wage in B.C. gets raised 40 cents today, advocates on both sides of the argument are saying the government has made the wrong decision. Continue reading
B.C. government reviewing minimum wage increase: Bond
The B.C. government says it is reviewing the minimum wage increase and expects to announce the increase this spring, with the new rate coming into effect on Sept. 15. Continue reading
First responders want PTSD recognized as a workplace hazard in B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
First responders say that the provincial government has not done enough to help and support those with PTSD. Continue reading
B.C. Labour criticizes 20 cent minimum wage increase
The B.C. Federation of Labour president called the increase “pathetic” Continue reading
New job support plan for B.C. single parents
British Columbia is banking on single parents getting income assistance to boost their job skills with incentives including payments for tuition and child care. Continue reading