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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
Reliance announces plan to convert Vancouver office building to hotel

Reliance announces plan to convert Vancouver office building to hotel

Project would convert an office building at the corner of West Cordova and Thurlow streets into an 180-room hotel
Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon sees more 'modest' growth in U.S. as consumers turn cautious

Lululemon Athletica Inc. is expecting modest growth in its U.S. business this year, with consumers pleased with the clothing retailer's fresh offerings but cautious about the economy.
'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill

'Wrong direction': B.C. Chamber of Commerce latest group to decry tariff bill

Proposed legislation in British Columbia to give the cabinet sweeping powers to respond to threats from foreign governments amid Canada's tariff fight is "a step in the wrong direction for democratic institutions," the president of the provincial cha
Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Carney says Trump's office reached out to schedule a call as trade war continues

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days, and Trump's commerce secretary said Canada may get some reprieve from automobile tariffs.