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A fourth B.C. NDP cabinet minister says she won’t seek re-election this fall

Politics Emily Joveski -
Former finance minister Brenda Bailey said Wednesday she will not seek re-election this fall, becoming the fourth cabinet minister to announce they are not running since Premier David Eby called a snap election Tuesday.

Eby makes mini cabinet shuffle as minister undergoes cancer treatment

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby shuffled key cabinet positions Friday after Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announced she had been diagnosed with cancer.

B.C. finance minister says she has been diagnosed with “treatable” cancer

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said Thursday she has been diagnosed with early-stage cancer.

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

Business Emily Joveski -
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.

B.C.’s deficit for last year comes in $3 billion lower than forecast

Economy Emily Joveski -
B.C. posted a $7.7-billion deficit for 2025-26, about $3 billion lower than forecast, as higher revenue and lower spending improved the province's year-end finances.

B.C. welcomes Ottawa’s skilled trades push in spring economic update

Business Emily Joveski -
B.C.’s finance minister is welcoming new federal investments in skilled trades, as Ottawa rolls out billions in funding aimed at boosting apprenticeships and tackling labour shortages.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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 -
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 -
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

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
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. The post Advocates hope for a program revamp as B.C. pauses $10-a-day child-care enrolment appeared first on AM 1150.

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

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s government presented its budget Tuesday, featuring a record-high deficit, increased income taxes and a plan to rein in spending. The post B.C. government presents budget with higher taxes, $13.3B deficit appeared first on AM 1150.

Eby warns more public sector cuts ahead as B.C. prepares 2026 budget

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said further public sector cuts are coming as the government prepares to table a 2026 budget he has described as “challenging.” The post Eby warns more public sector cuts ahead as B.C. prepares 2026 budget appeared first on AM 1150.

B.C. trims deficit to $11.2B but warns of ongoing financial pressures

Provincial Reporter Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s second quarterly budget report shows a projected deficit of $11.2 billion for 2025-26. The post B.C. trims deficit to $11.2B but warns of ongoing financial pressures appeared first on AM 1150.

More than 10,000 join striking public service workers at major legislature rally

Provincial Emily Joveski -
More than 10,000 public service workers and their supporters gathered outside the British Columbia legislature today as a strike by the B.C. General Employees Union (BCGEU) enters its sixth week.

B.C. economy holding steady despite tariffs, finance minister tells UBCM

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.  

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.
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B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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