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B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

B.C. car buyers face rising costs as Trump tariffs target auto industry

Although it's too early to tell the severity of the repercussions, industry experts expect higher prices for consumers and lower supply.
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B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

B.C. construction industry braces for fallout from tariffs

Industry faces uncertainty despite Canada avoiding worst of Trump’s trade measures
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Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Victory bonds? Tax free cars? Canadian leaders answer tariffs with newish ideas

Canada's political parties issue new policy proposals in response to U.S. tariffs; some call for a modernization of 20th Century war-era programs
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North American stock markets tank as latest tariffs heighten recession fears

North American stock markets tank as latest tariffs heighten recession fears

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. plunged Thursday as investors reacted to the latest tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Downtown Vancouver sees decline in visits from workers, shoppers

Downtown Vancouver sees decline in visits from workers, shoppers

Granville and Robson streets saw more visitors while Alberni and West Hastings streets saw declines
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Major downtown Vancouver closures suggest ‘dire’ retail outlook for area

Major downtown Vancouver closures suggest ‘dire’ retail outlook for area

Bright spots include Granville Street’s new Rec Room and a large mixed-use project above the Commodore Ballroom
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Fire chief tells city council Vancouver at ‘low risk’ for wildfires

Fire chief tells city council Vancouver at ‘low risk’ for wildfires

Karen Fry on Stanley Park: “Under extreme fire conditions, a wind-driven fire has the potential to impact 25 per cent of the park within 12 hours.”
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Bleak outlook for B.C. real estate as TD predicts prices to drop

Bleak outlook for B.C. real estate as TD predicts prices to drop

Sales growth to slow as uncertainty weighs on residential market
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Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Okanagan winemakers weigh value of hardy grapes

Pinot Noir could become more widely planted, while niche grape varieties such as Maréchal Foch, Vidal, Marquette, Albariño could become more common because they can withstand cold
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Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Should permanent residents be allowed to vote in Vancouver civic elections?

Coun. Peter Meiszner: "I am in favour of exploring it and looking at all the implications, pros and cons. It's a conversation worth reigniting."
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