The presents are unwrapped, the turkey has been gobbled and for most of us, Christmas is over. Now comes the New Year, with credit card bills and pledges to get into shape. But you should also be gearing up for higher fees:
- Medical Services Plan premiums will jump by about four per cent on Jan. 1, 2014, increasing by $3 for one person, and more than $5 for a family of three.
- Canada Post will increase stamp prices from 63 cents to a cool $1 on March 31, 2014.
- BC Hydro rates will be increasing nine per cent on April 1, 2014 and 28 per cent over five years.
- BC Ferries plans to half the 100 per cent discount for seniors travelling Monday to Thursday, from April 1, 2014 onwards.
Watch the video above to see Dan Burritt's breakdown of the changes — and the reaction they've provoked.