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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.
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 — White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday there will be "no exemptions" to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest moves to upend global trade this week and it remains unclear just what duties will fall on Canada.
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

Eby has said the province would continue to ensure big industrial emitters pay through the output-based carbon-pricing system.
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.
Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

Carney says Trump respected Canada in phone call about launching new economic talks

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said U.S.
Ex-accountant at Vancouver's Heffel auction house admits embezzling $500K

Ex-accountant at Vancouver's Heffel auction house admits embezzling $500K

Accountant Norbert Robin Ma has been barred from CPABC membership until at least 2030 after admitting to stealing over half-a-million dollars from a former employer to fund a gambling addicton
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby's government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right.
Vancouver Island man awarded $12M in massive ranch deal gone sour

Vancouver Island man awarded $12M in massive ranch deal gone sour

The 'tangled history' involved an 81-year-old businessman, 16 ranches, and multiple companies attempting to buy each other out
Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.
U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.

U.S. trade war could affect construction inputs in B.C.

Lumber, mechanical and electrical are all areas of particular concern for industry