Economy, Law & Politics

Furstenau steps down as B.C. Green leader; MLAs say they don't want the job

Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote will become interim leader until a leadership race in September, after Sonia Furstenau failed to win a seat in the last provincial election.

Jan 28, 2025 6:15 PM Read more >

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with tariffs on Saturday is still in play, as NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called for Parliament to return to prepare for the threat of devastating duties.

Jan 28, 2025 5:09 PM Read more >

OneCity Vancouver first civic party to declare candidate for April 5 byelection

Lucy Maloney, a road safety advocate and former parent advisory council chair, announced her candidacy Tuesday at city hall

Jan 28, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

In her final report released Tuesday, inquiry commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue concludes that while the threat of foreign interference is real, Canada's democratic institutions have held up well against the dangers.

Jan 28, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, "smoke and mirrors" — even "meh.

Jan 28, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Premier Eby says B.C. government will assist people impacted by tariffs

Eby to offer financial support to businesses and individuals affected by tariffs, if they are imposed Saturday

Jan 28, 2025 1:47 PM Read more >

Stock market today: Nvidia and other tech stocks win back some of Monday's sharp losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Rebounding tech stocks drove U.S. indexes higher a day after they tumbled on doubts about whether the artificial-intelligence frenzy really needs all the dollars being poured into it. The S&P 500 rose 0.

Jan 28, 2025 1:07 PM Read more >

Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Metro is in "wait and see" mode ahead of potential tariffs from new U.S.

Jan 28, 2025 11:33 AM Read more >

Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

As regulation costs in B.C. hike up to $8.3 million, business owners have little confidence the provincial government is committed to make business operations easier

Jan 28, 2025 10:51 AM Read more >

American rail company's court challenge holds up Burnaby, Coquitlam sewer project

A dispute between Metro Vancouver and BNSF Railway Company has held up construction of a North Road sewer pipe project started more than five years ago.

Jan 28, 2025 9:05 AM Read more >