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CRD approves budget with tax increase, saying vital services protected

Plan includes $292 million for capital projects aimed at essential infrastructure

Mar 29, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Victoria trade union offering naloxone kits to construction workers

The kits are being offered through the B.C. Construction Industry Rehab Plan

Mar 29, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Sidney council rejects controversial rental apartments after outcry

The move comes after two public hearings and much debate on council

Mar 29, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Frustration, anticipation mark industry response to budget’s flight delay fixes

Budget promises $1.8 billion over five years to improve passenger screening

Mar 29, 2023 3:30 PM Read more >

Family awarded nearly $2.5 million for fatal B.C. crash caused by motorcyclist

Mariam Ghaly died in 2017 after her vehicle swerved off the road into a water-filled ditch

Mar 29, 2023 3:02 PM Read more >

‘Heroes’ who saved young man from drowning in Penticton lake awarded medal of merit

Three men vacationing at Skaha Lake leapt into action during late night swim in the Channel

Mar 29, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

With no end to federal deficits in sight, budget spells dismay for some economists

Fiscal projections in the budget show the deficit has been revised upward since the fall

Mar 29, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Fatal stabbing casts a pall over downtown Vancouver neighbourhood as court date set

‘The vibe is everyone is scared, because it was so close, and this can happen here at any time’

Mar 29, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Mortgage moves ‘good news’ for borrowers, but budget lacks housing support: experts

Code aimed at people with variable rate mortgages facing financial burdens tied to current rates

Mar 29, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

B.C. announces increased rates for foster parents and kinship care providers

Extra $450 per child per month the second raise since 2017

Mar 29, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >