Tag: Affordability

Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

NDP MPs say housing, affordability, and mental health crisis growing in Canada 

  An NDP MP says she is fully aware of the events transpiring not only around BC but across Canada...
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Former firefighter helps bus crash victims near Mackenzie

A former firefighter's quick thinking and emergency training helped passengers in Wednesday's Highway 39 bus crash, about four kilometres south of Mackenzie.

What’s in the federal budget for B.C.?

B.C. political leaders are weighing in on the latest federal budget, which proposes billions in investments for forestry, mining, energy and infrastructure projects across the province.

SCRD claims workplace safety award

The Sunshine Coast Regional District has received a provincial award recognizing improvements in workplace safety.

Nanaimo RCMP seek break-in suspect

Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect in a break-in at a local restaurant.

Thousands without power as storm sweeps through Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

Thousands of BC Hydro customers on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast are without power as a storm system moves through the region.
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