Category Archives: News
Possible AMT changes and grocery rebate included in proposed tax legislation
New changes to tax legislation could result in a tax cut for thousands of Canadians. Announced in Budget 2023, the government aims to make changes to the Alternative Minimum Tax. If passed, that chang...
Mar 29, 2023
Funding increase for foster families effective April 1
Child and Family Development Minister Mitzi Dean has announced a monthly pay rais for foster families. Those with kids 11 and under will see a monthly pay increase by $450 per child and $531 per child...
Mar 29, 2023
Budget 2023 will see attempts at technology legislation
The federal budget for 2023 is seeing Canada attempt new legislation surrounding technology. According to the report, the government will work to introduce a right to repair. That legislation if passe...
Mar 29, 2023
Convenience retailers raise concerns of contraband tobacco
Following Minister of Safety Mike Farnworths announcement last week, BC's convenience retailers are once again raising concerns of illegal tobacco sales. Last Tuesday, Minister Farnworth announced $25...
Mar 29, 2023
Budget 2023 shows indigenous investments and a decrease in poverty
Canada's Budget 2023 estimates a federal budgetary deficit of $40.1 billion. Released today, the report shows a 56 percent decrease in poverty, and wage gap decrease of 12 percent. In the budget, $29 ...
Mar 29, 2023
Smithers Primary Care Clinic expands operations
Expanded operations of the Smithers Primary Care Clinic will provide more options for people in the Bulkley Valley and reduce emergency room congestion. Started on march 16, the clinic now provides ev...
Mar 28, 2023
B.C. to regulate Ozempic dispensing to U.S. residents
The province is taking action to prevent local shortages of the type 2 diabetes treatement Ozempic during a national shortage. Believed to be caused by increasing popularity for it's weight loss side ...
Mar 28, 2023
Prince George RCMP seizes nearly 1,400 grams of suspected fentanyl
In March, the Prince George RCMP executed 2 search warrants in relation to a 2 month long drug trafficking investigation. During those searches, the RCMP located nearly 1400 grams of suspected fentany...
Mar 27, 2023
Proposed amendments to Family Law Act will make separations easier
Proposed amendments to the Family Law Act could make it easier for couples to separate. If passed, the new changes would provide more clarity and guidance to address the dividing of property, pet owne...
Mar 27, 2023
BC Public Service Agency receives audit on diversity strategy
A report from the Auditor General of BC has provided 7 recommendations on the B.C. Public Service Agency's diversity and inclusion strategy. The PSA's Where We All Belong strategy aimed to ensure it's...
Mar 27, 2023