Moody’s downgrades BC’s credit rating as deficits grow, debt surges and fiscal management weakens — raising concerns about rising costs for taxpayers.

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The group behind a class-action lawsuit against BC’s COVID-19 measures will host a public town hall in Burnaby to discuss its ongoing appeal and the future of the case.

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Federal records show Ottawa still has 21 million expired pandemic PPE items in storage, costing taxpayers millions each year.

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Two new analyses warn that rising taxes, fees and public debt could increase costs for businesses and households in BC, raising concerns about affordability and long-term economic growth.

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Proposed amendments to BC’s freedom of information law are drawing criticism from opposition MLAs and transparency advocates who say the changes could weaken transparency.

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On this episode, we sit down with BC MLA Elenore Sturko for a candid conversation on land, power and politics in British Columbia.

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Canada’s new defence strategy is about more than military spending. It’s creating a financial architecture around war production — linking public capital, private banks and a proposed global defence bank.

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The BC government wants a $400-million fund to invest in private-sector projects, saying it will help attract major investment. Critics argue the plan risks putting taxpayers on the hook while debt continues to climb.

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BC’s opposition is taking aim at Premier David Eby’s government after the province posted a record $13.3-billion deficit and projected rising debt over the next three years.

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The Liberals are gaining support as Canadians harden their stance toward the US, according to new data.

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