B.C. pushback timelines for major projects

B.C. pushback timelines for major projects

February 18, 2026 7:35 pm PST.

As the B.C. government announced major investments into health care in its newest budget, other projects are now being put on pause as the government says it needs to re-pace it’s capital plan. Cecilia Hua has more on the consequences.

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