B.C. landowner transparency registry is the first of its kind in Canada. Author: Gordon Hoekstra Publishing date: Apr 30, 2021 “For years, money-launderers were able to conceal their identities behind corporations and trusts, while using B.C.’s real estate market to …
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B.C. expands relief for businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions, includes $25M for hotels
Author: Todd Coyne CTV News Vancouver Island Published Monday, April 26, 2021 Under the program, eligible businesses will receive up to $20,000 to cover expenses like employee wages, rent, maintenance and utilities. The amount each business receives will be based …
B.C. Budget 2021: Child care big focus of latest B.C. budget
Finance Minister touts investments in child care as investments in a strong economy Author: Matt Robinson Publishing date: Apr 20, 2021 Vancouver Sun The number of parents in B.C. who benefit from the province’s $10-a-day child care program will more …
Millions for addiction and mental health in B.C.’s budget for ‘unprecedented need’
By Amy Smart The Canadian Press April 20, 2021 British Columbia’s finance minister says the government is making the largest investment in mental health and addictions in the province’s history as part of Budget 2021. Selina Robinson said the …
Health and hope, strength and resilience
Opinion: Budget 2021 expands services British Columbians rely on with $4B in new investments over next 3 years to strengthen health, mental-health supports. Author: Selina Robinson Op-Ed: Published in the Vancouver Sun Publishing date: Apr 20, 2021 On …
Budget 2021: A Stronger BC for Everyone
Budget 2021 supports people now while building the foundation for strong recovery April, 20, 2021 Budget 2021 focuses on protecting people’s health and livelihoods through the pandemic, while making investments in services, infrastructure and opportunities to support a strong …
B.C. puts $2 billion toward low-interest loans for builders of affordable housing
by Amy Smart, The Canadian Press Published in the Vancouver Sun April 16, 2021 Quote from the Vancouver Sun article: The B.C. government is investing $2 billion in a low-interest loan program for builders of affordable housing. Housing Minister …
Applications for the BC Recovery Benefit open Dec. 18, 2020
British Columbians will be able to apply online for the new BC Recovery Benefit beginning Friday, December 18, 2020. The BC Recovery Benefit is: a one-time, direct-deposit, tax-free payment up to $1,000 for eligible families and single parents up …
B.C.’s Latest Updates on COVID-19: July 21, 2020
Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates Tuesday, July 21, 2020 3:23 PM Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus …
B.C.’s Latest Updates on COVID-19: July 15, 2020
Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates Wednesday, July 15, 2020 3:55 PM Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus …