May 3, 2024

Vancouver School Board records budget surplus

Instead of a shortfall, a surplus. Here's the latest from the Vancouver School Board's budget. Back in February, trustees initially projected the 2012-2013 budget would be 14 million dollars short, though they did suspect a surplus in the current budget. Now they've got the financial statements for the last fiscal year, ending in June. And they … [Read more...]

BC’s Finance Minister says province on track for a surplus budget

While the next budget is months away BC's Finance minister sees a glimmer of hope in the direction the provincial economy is taking.  When asked if the economy is improving enough to see  some flexibility come next springs budget Kevin Falcon said.  "Well I think the good news coming out of public accounts that I reported out in July … [Read more...]