Tag: budget

Fiscal update shows B.C. deficit climbing to $13.8B, despite revenue boost

Economy Emily Joveski - September 14, 2026

Budget 2026 projected a deficit of $13.3 billion in February, but the Ministry of Finance said Monday it now expects a deficit of nearly $13.8 billion.

Errors in B.C. budget leave $1.5B hole in B.C.’s natural gas revenue forecast

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski - September 1, 2026

British Columbia overstated its projected natural gas royalty revenues by about $1.5 billion over five years because of calculation errors.

B.C. urged to drop PST expansion after multiparty committee calls for repeal

Business Emily Joveski - August 13, 2026

A B.C. legislature committee made up of government and opposition MLAs is calling on the province to scrap its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax to professional services.

Houston launches surveys around municipal services

District of Houston Logan Flint - July 20, 2026

Three surveys are underway by the District of Houston asking residents about community priorities.

Business groups urge B.C. to scrap planned PST expansion on professional services

Provincial Emily Joveski - February 24, 2026

Several business and industry groups came together Tuesday to call on the B.C. government to scrap plans to expand the provincial sales tax to certain professional services.

B.C. crafters in knots over addition of PST to yarn, fabric, other materials

Provincial Emily Joveski - February 23, 2026

British Columbia crafters and small businesses are expressing dismay that the provincial sales tax will be expanded to yarn, fabrics and other materials.

Eby defends B.C. budget after trade board gives 2026 plan a “D”

Provincial Emily Joveski - February 20, 2026

Premier David Eby defended his government’s latest budget Friday after the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade gave the fiscal plan a “D” grade, citing a rising deficit and billions more in projected debt.

Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment

Community Emily Joveski - February 19, 2026

Some child-care advocates say they are cautiously optimistic despite the British Columbia government’s decision to pause expansion of the $10-a-day child-care program.

B.C. government presents budget with higher taxes, $13.3B deficit

Politics Emily Joveski - February 17, 2026

British Columbia’s government presented its budget Tuesday, featuring a record-high deficit, increased income taxes and a plan to rein in spending.

B.C. forecast to reach record high $11.6B deficit this year

Provincial Emily Joveski - September 15, 2025

British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.

Budget Released, Program to remain same

News Spencer Gowan - May 13, 2015

After recent drops in local enrollment and provincial funding, it seems that District 54 will be just fine next...

District 54 Annual Budget Meeting tonight

News Spencer Gowan - May 12, 2015

The annual School District 54 budget meeting is this evening and will finalize where and how Bulkley Valley school...

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.