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B.C. truckers fear becoming victims of U.S. tariff war

B.C. truckers fear becoming victims of U.S. tariff war

B.C. Premier David Eby further restricted U.S. alcohol sales and may tax Alaska-bound trucks; but electricity exchanges with California won’t stop
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B.C. inflation jumps past national average in February

B.C. inflation jumps past national average in February

Bank of Canada faces tough call on rate cuts amid 'massive' price jumps
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An un-American produce aisle: Victoria grocery store goes all in to weed out U.S. goods

An un-American produce aisle: Victoria grocery store goes all in to weed out U.S. goods

The shift away from U.S. products comes amid a wave of patriotism fuelled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff and annexation threats against Canada
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Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government terminates consumer carbon price

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy.
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Unnecessary home demolitions in Vancouver worsening environmental impact, says report

Unnecessary home demolitions in Vancouver worsening environmental impact, says report

'Green removal permits' and other proposals aim to reduce waste, carbon emissions
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B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

B.C. hydro rates to increase in 2025, 2026 but remain among lowest in North America

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is setting annual rate increases for electricity for the next two years in response to rising demand for power along with economic uncertainty stemming from actions south of the border, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.
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CMHC reports seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slowed in February

CMHC reports seasonally adjusted rate of housing starts slowed in February

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in February slowed four per cent compared with January.
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Canadians in several cities join 'Tesla Takedown' protests against Musk, Trump

Canadians in several cities join 'Tesla Takedown' protests against Musk, Trump

SURREY, B.C. — Canadians in several cities, including Ottawa and Vancouver have joined a wave of "Tesla Takedown" protests to denounce CEO Elon Musk and his role advising U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump "as soon as possible.
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Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

Lack of store investment, underlying issues led Hudson's Bay to 'slow death': experts

TORONTO — Analysts say the planned liquidation of Hudson's Bay will leave a hole in the country's retail landscape, as Canada's oldest company prepares to wind down in the coming months unless it can find a last-minute solution.
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