Finance
Finance
Sidney approves 2026 budget with tax increase of nearly 10%
Council brought it down from over 12%.
Finance
Bank of Canada proves experts right by holding interest rate amid global uncertainty
The rate was held at 2.25%.
Finance
CRD approves 2026 budget with slight increase to residents’ property taxes
The impact on the average household is just under $30.
Finance
Bank of Canada expected to hold key interest rate as global upheaval impacts economy
This could impact fixed mortgage rates.
Finance
Majority of British Columbians believe economy is in poor condition
And trust Carney over Poilievre to help guide it.
Finance
VicPD offers to make some cuts but still seeks $7.7M budget increase
They want over $86 million.
Arts
CRD seeks approval for new services at performing arts hubs
That will cost around $2.3 million annually.
Finance
Victoria organizations speak out on local impacts of BC’s budget announcement
Specifically for businesses and transit-users.
Finance
BC budget will see tax hikes for those with low incomes to offset deficits
And the $10-a-day child care model is being abandoned.
Finance
Esquimalt considers budget cuts to bring down 13% proposed tax hike
Staff got the rate down to 7.56% at a cost to services.