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B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

B.C. provincial and federal politicians receive pay raises

Pay raises come as most working-age Canadians stifled by inflationary cost-of-living pressures and unaffordable housing, notes Canadian Taxpayers' Federation.
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Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Baldrey: B.C.'s record of public budget overruns on new infrastructure

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.
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BC Conservative Party draws support from Pierre Poilievre supporters, poll shows

BC Conservative Party draws support from Pierre Poilievre supporters, poll shows

Despite enjoying much more financial support and official opposition status, new polling shows BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) continues to be challenged in polls by the BC Conservatives.
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B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

B.C. residents to save money on energy bills with new credit

The credit will start showing up after April 15.
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Two separate crashes in Surrey over the long weekend leave people with serious injuries

Two separate crashes in Surrey over the long weekend leave people with serious injuries

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
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Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Kirk LaPointe: The economy is sicker than you think

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.
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'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

'No carbon tax' protest to cause traffic disruptions on B.C. highways

A scheduled protest will take place along the Trans-Canada Highway in Hope and traffic delays are expected on multiple major routes.
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Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

The price change on April 1 affects the consumer levy, which applies in every province and territory except British Columbia, Quebec and Northwest Territories.
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Despite change in bail policy, B.C. prosecutors still have hard time getting detention orders

Despite change in bail policy, B.C. prosecutors still have hard time getting detention orders

The data released by the prosecution service covers 4,800 bail hearings between November of 2022 and December of 2023.
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How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

How Metro Vancouverites can prepare for the Big One

A week-long supply of non-perishable foods is recommended.
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