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PST webinars help B.C. businesses

Wed, 01/14/2015 - 16:00
Businesses that want to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar offered by the provincial government on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Final ratification of new agreements for education support staff

Sat, 12/20/2014 - 12:30
All districts and unions representing education support staff that signed on under the provincial framework agreement negotiated this summer now have ratified agreements in place. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Crown review makes recommendations to strengthen BCLC

Wed, 12/17/2014 - 19:10
A government review of the B.C. Lottery Corporation finds it delivers programs effectively, and promotes fairness and game integrity, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced... BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Crown review finds Partnerships BC fulfilling its mandate

Tue, 12/16/2014 - 18:30
A government review of Partnerships BC concludes that the organization’s mandate is clear and being fulfilled, and makes recommendation to further strengthen the provincial... BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

UBC reaches tentative agreement with child-care staff

Sun, 12/14/2014 - 12:00
The University of British Columbia (UBC) and the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) Childcare Staff have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the... BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

CUPE has ratified agreement with BC Assessment

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 14:15
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 1767 and BC Assessment have ratified their agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Economic Forecast Council predicts stable economic growth

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 16:30
B.C. is expected to see stable economic growth over the next two years according to projections released by the independent Economic Forecast Council. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

UBC and AAPS ratify agreement

Wed, 12/03/2014 - 16:45
University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS) have ratified their agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

PSEA reaches template agreement with BCGEU and CUPE

Fri, 11/28/2014 - 15:00
The Post-Secondary Employers' Association (PSEA) has reached a template agreement at the support staff multi-employer table (MET) under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

B.C. stays course with balanced budget in second quarter

Wed, 11/26/2014 - 14:30
B.C. remains on target to balance the 2014-15 Budget with a projected year-end surplus of $444 million, up by $178 million since the First Quarterly Report, Finance Minister... BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Nine more districts ratify new agreements for education support staff

Sat, 11/22/2014 - 12:00
Nine more school districts and more than 4,000 support staff workers have recently ratified new agreements under the B.C. government’s 2014 Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

PST webinars help B.C. businesses

Fri, 11/14/2014 - 11:45
Businesses that want to learn more about the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) can join an interactive webinar offered by the provincial government on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Successful second renminbi bond reinforces B.C.'s commitment to China

Thu, 11/13/2014 - 12:18
The Province of British Columbia, Canada, has settled its second bond in the Chinese renminbi (CNH) market, raising RMB 3 billion. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

B.C. welcomes establishment of Canadian RMB hub

Sun, 11/09/2014 - 13:23
The Province of British Columbia welcomes today's announcement by Prime Minister Stephen Harper that Canada and China have agreed on measures to support the increased use of... BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Tour reinforces B.C.'s economic ties with Asia

Fri, 11/07/2014 - 16:23
Finance Minister Michael de Jong travels to Malaysia and Hong Kong to meet with investors Nov. 10-14, 2014. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Nisga'a Nation a key partner in LNG economy

Thu, 10/30/2014 - 13:40
Two pieces of legislation, if passed, will enable the Nisga'a Nation to become a major participant in the emerging liquefied natural gas economy in northern British Columbia. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

UBC reaches second agreement under Economic Stability Mandate

Wed, 10/29/2014 - 17:00
University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Association of Administrative and Professional Staff (AAPS) have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic... BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Families begin receiving TESP payments this week

Wed, 10/29/2014 - 16:30
Eligible B.C. families who have registered for the Temporary Education Support Payment (TESP) program can expect to receive their cheques in the mail shortly. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

BC Assessment reaches tentative agreement with CUPE

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 17:15
BC Assessment and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) local 1767 have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

Open Learning faculty members reach tentative agreement with Thompson Rivers University

Tue, 10/28/2014 - 17:00
Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and the Open Learning Faculty Association (TRUOLFA) have reached a tentative agreement negotiated under the Economic Stability Mandate. BC Government http://www.gov.bc.ca/

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