One of the primary benefits of the HST was that as a taxation format it is far more supportive in job creation.
May 142012
May 082012
Changes have also been recently announced to B.C.’s immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) program.
Apr 302012
It was a magic moment Friday night when the Penticton Vees won the Doyle Cup.
Apr 232012
It is important that we all take a moment to be aware of women who have experienced violence.
The province’s AAA credit rating
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Apr 162012
Both Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Services have reaffirmed a triple-A credit rating.
Looking back at past projects
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Apr 092012
It is often said that hindsight is 20-20 and even more so in government.
Apr 022012
Recently I have noted a trend where some comments towards mayors and councillors have become increasingly personal.
Grants go toward trail improvements
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Mar 262012
Several recently announced grants will improve trails in the South Okanagan.
Funds for the Peachland Primary School
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Mar 202012
This week I will be in Peachland to announce $400,000 in provincial funding under the Community Recreation Grant program in support of this important project.
Mar 132012
This Bill proposes changes to the Business Corporations Act that would create a new hybrid community contribution company.
Mar 052012
This week is one of those few times in history when the BC Legislature is in session and at the moment classes all across British Columbia are not on account of the current BCTF strike action.
A look at budget revenues and expenses
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Feb 272012
Last week BC Budget 2012 was introduced and it is important as taxpayers to be informed on where your tax dollars are being spent over the next 12 months.
Feb 222012
The BC legislature has again resumed session and this week will also see the introduction of the next BC budget.
Feb 132012
Bill Barisoff talks about why he writes weekly columns, government programs and good news for cherry growers.
Feb 062012
Over the past decade government has undertaken a number of initiatives intended to assist low income residents and it is important as taxpayers to be aware of programs that your tax dollars are supporting.
‘Money is tight’ for government too
MLA Bill Barisoff
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Jan 312012
We have all heard the expression ‘money is tight’. On a daily basis I hear from taxpayers who have made it clear that they can barely afford current taxation levels, let alone any increases.