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B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

B.C. Premier David Eby praises U.S.-Canada ties at Invictus Games opening ceremony

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby did not shy away from mentioning the geopolitical climate between the United States and Canada as he addressed the crowd at the Invictus Games opening in Vancouver on Saturday.
Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

Small businesses still being taxed on carbon rebates, federation says

OTTAWA — Small businesses across Canada are still being taxed on their carbon tax rebates despite a commitment from the former finance minister that they would be tax-free, says the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).
Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say

Boost Indigenous business to counter Trump's tariff threats, leaders say

OTTAWA — As U.S.
S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

S&P/TSX composite down, U.S. stocks fall after jobs report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Friday and U.S. stock markets fell after the latest job reports on both sides of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 91.58 points at 25,442.91.
Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

Stock market today: Wall Street slumps almost 1% as worries worsen about inflation and tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped as worries flared again on Wall Street about tariffs and inflation. The S&P 500 fell 0.9% Friday and wiped out what had been a modest gain for the week.
Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Trudeau says Trump's comments about taking over Canada are 'a real thing'

Donald Trump is not joking when he says he'd like to make Canada the 51st state, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Friday, adding that the U.S. president's annexation plans are related to Canada's supply of critical minerals.
A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

A patchwork of rules: Why experts want to smooth interprovincial trade

The continuing threat of a trade war has Canadian politicians and business leaders looking for ways to shore up our economy in the face of potential disruptions.
Rob Shaw: NDP's safe-supply gaslighting collapses under leaked government report

Rob Shaw: NDP's safe-supply gaslighting collapses under leaked government report

After years of denials, provincial government now acknowledges safe supply fuelling underground drug market
B.C. kicks off year adding 23K jobs to economy: StatCan

B.C. kicks off year adding 23K jobs to economy: StatCan

Job growth in January driven by full-time work – a big change of pace after months of part-time gains
Former BC United/BC Liberals MLA calls for party leader Kevin Falcon to resign

Former BC United/BC Liberals MLA calls for party leader Kevin Falcon to resign

Former West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Karin Kirkpatrick says she wants to rebuild a provincial centrist party in B.C.