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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.

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.

‘Generational investment’: Ottawa’s 2025 budget focuses on housing, workers and clean energy

A “generational investment” is how Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne introduced the 2025 federal budget, a plan that pours money into housing, workers and clean-energy projects.

Local M.P. Frustrated By Federal Budget

On the heels of the federal budget announcement, the local M.P. is expressing disappointment in a few areas. Cowichan-Malahat-Langford M.P.,...
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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.

North Cowichan council to consider two temporary use permits for winter shelters

North Cowichan council will consider two temporary-use permits for winter shelters at its meeting later this month.

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.

CAF provides update on recovery of injured Wainwright personnel

Fourteen Canadian Armed Forces members injured in the Oct. 17 fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright have been released from hospital, while 25 remain hospitalized.
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