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White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S.
B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

British Columbia's government is fast-tracking the end of its consumer carbon tax ahead of the lifting of the federal equivalent on Tuesday, with Premier David Eby saying consumers should expect immediate price relief at gas pumps.
Here’s what you need to know about the April 5 Vancouver byelection

Here’s what you need to know about the April 5 Vancouver byelection

A total of 13 candidates vying for two vacant seats at city hall
Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs

Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S.
Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
Wall Street swings as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' sends stock markets reeling worldwide

Wall Street swings as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' sends stock markets reeling worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” had stock markets all over the world swinging sharply. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% in another roller-coaster Monday. The S&P lost 4.
Key dates to watch this week for Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Key dates to watch this week for Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Uncertainty still looms for Canada in what's set to be a monumental week for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plan.
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook.
Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby's controversial tariff bill don't go far enough, say business leaders

B.C. industry leaders warn that unchecked procurement powers, new tolls will hurt businesses and workers