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OTTAWA — The upcoming federal budget will include funding for a national school food program that will aim to provide meals to 400,000 more kids per year across the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.

But the rest of the month is showing a warmer-than-average signal.

Pay raises come as most working-age Canadians stifled by inflationary cost-of-living pressures and unaffordable housing, notes Canadian Taxpayers' Federation.

Here's why columnist Keith Baldrey is crossing his fingers on behalf of taxpayers that major projects in works can come in on budget.

Despite enjoying much more financial support and official opposition status, new polling shows BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) continues to be challenged in polls by the BC Conservatives.

Queen's Park will turn into a craft beer-lover's oasis in August, which will include taste-testing, food trucks and live music.

The credit will start showing up after April 15.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

Low unemployment is masking a job-quality crisis in Canada and B.C.

A scheduled protest will take place along the Trans-Canada Highway in Hope and traffic delays are expected on multiple major routes.