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British Columbia crafters and small businesses are expressing dismay that the provincial sales tax will be expanded to yarn, fabrics and other materials.

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.

British Columbia’s government presented its budget Tuesday, featuring a record-high deficit, increased income taxes and a plan to rein in spending.

The province is holding off on proposed changes to pipeline valuations after pushback from municipalities that said the move would result in millions in lost tax revenue. The post B.C. halts planned pipeline valuation changes after municipal outcry appeared first on AM 1150.

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.

Proposed legislation from the B.C. Conservatives would raise taxation rate caps for municipalities, which are bracing for a potentially major financial hit from upcoming assessment changes. The post B.C. Conservatives propose higher tax caps to offset municipal losses from pipeline assessment appeared first on AM 1150.

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. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the province's economy has remained steady despite global trade conflicts and rising costs.