Tag: Budget 2026

North Cowichan residents raise concerns on proposed 8.42 per cent tax increase at open house event 

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
Community members in North Cowichan feel an 8.42 per cent tax increase doesn't address affordability.

North Cowichan debates 10.62 per cent tax increase 

Municipality of North Cowichan Justin Baumgardner -
Despite efforts to keep the 2026 tax increase low, council has reluctantly voted for a tax revenue increase of 10.62 per cent.

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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