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No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says

No cuts to people or services, but B.C. budget deficit to rise, finance minister says

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says the province should prepare for a fiscal deficit in the upcoming budget — but there won't be cuts that result in a "deficit of services".
Making a career move? Here’s what to look for in your next employer

Making a career move? Here’s what to look for in your next employer

You can’t always predict where you’re heading, but having a holistic set of criteria will help you move in the right direction
B.C. Ferries adds sailings for Taylor Swift's Vancouver concerts

B.C. Ferries adds sailings for Taylor Swift's Vancouver concerts

The 11 extra round-trip sailings have been added to the Tsawwassen-Swartz Bay schedule from Thursday, Dec. 5, to Monday, Dec. 9
Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals.
BC United's new housing plan is 'small ball,' says UBC researcher

BC United's new housing plan is 'small ball,' says UBC researcher

Kevin Falcon aims to tackle taxes and fees that add 'massive costs' to homebuyers and introduce a rent-to-own program.
Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

Federal government reaches $59M settlement with B.C. First Nation over land seizure

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — The federal government has reached a $59-million settlement with a First Nation in British Columbia for compensation over allowing a right-of-way to be built through its reserve more than 110 years ago.
B.C. budget: Will infrastructure win out over economic slowdown?

B.C. budget: Will infrastructure win out over economic slowdown?

Expert says new large capital project announcements unlikely in B.C. 2024-25 budget
B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

B.C. has longest walk-in clinic wait times in Canada

The average wait time in Victoria was 107 minutes, or one hour and 47 minutes.
As B.C. bets on mining to meet climate goals, taxpayers are at risk to cover cleanup costs

As B.C. bets on mining to meet climate goals, taxpayers are at risk to cover cleanup costs

The true cost of cleaning up mining pollution is likely much higher than the province can afford, a Narwhal and Globe and Mail investigation reveals.
Canadians divided on electoral reform ahead of 2025 federal election

Canadians divided on electoral reform ahead of 2025 federal election

In June 2015, when a victory for the Liberal Party was anything but guaranteed, Justin Trudeau vowed to make that year’s democratic process the last one fought under the first-past-the-post system.