Several increases in taxes, fees, fares coming this year

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VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – Welcome to the 2015. Now, get out your wallet!

A slew of new rate hikes, fee increases and taxes go into effect this year.

Many people aren’t impressed with the hikes; comments on our website range from “It’s time for a revolt” to one person worried about how charities will do, with people having fewer loonies to give to causes.

What has us so annoyed?

A four per cent boost to MSP premiums is one of the ones that will hit you in the pocketbook. Later this year, we’ll see increases to BC Hydro rates and ferry fares. Basic insurance rates from ICBC are also expected to go up.

But the news isn’t all bad; the new year also means you no longer have to take your car or light truck through AirCare anymore.

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