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Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers
VICTORIA - British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy has delivered an election-year budget that includes benefits for families and businesses as well as an increased deficit. Here are some of i...
Feb 22, 2024
B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF
VICTORIA - The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province's deficit. Here are some highlights: THE DEF...
Feb 22, 2024
Business investment per worker fell 20% in 15 years amid weaker competition: StatCan
OTTAWA - Canadian business investment per worker plummeted by 20 per cent over a 15-year stretch, according to new Statistics Canada research that suggests weaker competition is partly to blame. The r...
Feb 22, 2024
December retail sales gain likely won't last as StatCan sees January sales falling
OTTAWA - Retail sales in December came in slightly stronger than economists were expecting, driven by strong sales for new cars and parts. Statistics Canada reported retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to ...
Feb 22, 2024
B.C. election budget boosts family benefits as deficit soars to $7.9B
VICTORIA - Families and small business operators in British Columbia are expected to benefit in an election-year budget that boosts spending, but forecasts a growing deficit of more than $7.9 billion ...
Feb 22, 2024
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...
Feb 21, 2024
Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency and European allies are highlighting attempts to export sensitive technology to Russia in violation of sanctions imposed against Moscow. The warning com...
Feb 20, 2024
Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan
VANCOUVER - Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent increases in 2023, but Statistics Canada says Toronto and Vancouver residents who don't own their homes face ...
Feb 19, 2024
Tax season officially kicks off with most Canadians' returns due by April 30
OTTAWA - Tax filing season has officially kicked off as today marked the first day that Canadians can begin filing their income tax returns online. Canada Revenue Agency says those filing by paper sho...
Feb 19, 2024
Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7 per cent in B.C. ahead of budget
VANCOUVER - A new report ahead of next week's B.C. budget is forecasting slower economic growth for the province this year. The Business Council of British Columbia says "lacklustre" growth globally, ...
Feb 15, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...