April 28, 2024

BC is still waiting for a small business tax panel promised by the Premier in September.

A tax panel promised back in September as part of Premier Christy Clark's jobs plan has yet to even get off the ground despite a promised October start.  In September Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said the tax panel would provide input from small businesses and experts to help craft February's budget.  Surrey Board of Trade CEO Anita … [Read more...]

Waiting on a court injunction before Vancouver moves the Occupy tents.

  The city of Vancouver's waiting for a court injunction before moving in on Occupy Vancouver and removing the tents.  Mayor Gregor Robertson is being asked why are we waiting for an injunction when the city can move in any time it wants.  "Given the nature of the protests and given the volitility in other cities the city's … [Read more...]

B.C. tree planters found living in slave-like conditions still waiting for wages

Forestry company ordered to pay workers more than $ 220,000 for unpaid wages. Federal and provincial agencies should ensure workers get paid, says B.C. Federation of Labour ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]