Province takes firm stand against mud bogging
Ripping around in the bush and harming Crown land on an ORV (Off-road Vehicle) might seem like recreation to some people, but in B.C. it is a crime. As the weather improves and camping season starts to get underway, more people will head out to responsibly enjoy the forests and range lands for recreational purposes. Unfortunately,...
Craigslist employment scams targeting people in BC
Online job searches are convenient, reach a wide audience quickly, and are often free. Unfortunately, the BC RCMP Federal Commercial Crime Section (CCS) needs to warn you about a growing problem with “online jobs” linked to the production and distribution of fraudulent cheques targeting victims across Canada and the United ...
Public engagement on HST policy announced
The Provincial government is launching a public engagement process to consider options to improve the Harmonized Sales Tax.The Talking Taxes public engagement provides a timely and important opportunity for government to listen to the public and help determine what improvements may be made to the HST. Talking Taxes events...
Win a free energy makeover for your business
By Nina Winham Bring on your flickering fluorescents. Unload your overburdened outlets. Confess your energy offenses. If you're a great candidate for an "energy makeover," BC Hydro wants you. Right now, small-to-medium sized businesses and non-profits can apply to be the next Energy Fix makeover candidate. That means an...
BC Hydro selects Itron as supplier of smart metering system
British Columbia's electricity system is one more major step closer to modernization Monday with the confirmation of Itron Inc. as BC Hydro's metering system provider to supply approximately two million new electric meters over the next two years as part of its Smart Metering Program. Itron will provide its OpenWay smart...
Simons drops out of NDP race, joins Horgan camp
NDP leadership candidate Nicholas Simons has dropped out of the race and is joining fellow leadership hopeful John Horgan, who many speculate is currently running third. Simons is a two-term New Democrat from the Sunshine Coast and has served as the Opposition's critic for children and family development. Simons refused to ...
Review of BC Hydro aims to lower rate increases
The government of British Columbia has appointed a panel of senior officials to review BC Hydro and develop options to reduce the impact of hydro rate increases on B.C. families. “Our goal is to find the right balance between investing in our hydro system, while keeping rates as low as possible for BC families – and this...
Increased home efficiency rebates help families save
In partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, the Province of BC is extending and improving its LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, where homeowners can receive more than $7,000 in rebates for energy saving improvements and equipment. The program is extended for an additional two years and rebates for improvements like...
HST credit cheques in the mail to support BC families
Over one million British Columbians will receive their April quarterly payment of the BC HST Credit beginning this week. The BC HST Credit is for lower-income individuals and families. Eligible lower-income British Columbians receive up to $230 annually for each family member through the B.C. HST Credit. For example, the...
Bennett back in caucus after majority rules in Liberal ranks
Ousted MLA Bill Bennett is back with the BC Liberals after he was welcomed back to caucus Tuesday in a “consensus-style” decision.Bennett was removed last fall over highly critical comments about then-premier Gordon Campbell’s leadership style, describing him as a bully who left some members suffering from symptoms similar ...
