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Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

Prime Minister Mark Carney scheduled to visit Kelowna, B.C., Tuesday

KELOWNA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Kelowna, B.C., for an announcement at a lumber facility on Tuesday after attending the Vancouver Pride parade and touring a Canadian Forces facility on Vancouver Island over the long weekend.
B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government to stand firm and "negotiate hard" when trying to find a solution to 35 per cent tariffs imposed by U.S.
Canfor's Q2 loss widens amid weak market conditions, softwood lumber duties

Canfor's Q2 loss widens amid weak market conditions, softwood lumber duties

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says its losses widened in the second quarter from last year amid weak market conditions in the U.S. south, rising global economic uncertainty and "punitive" U.S. softwood lumber duties.
Cenovus encouraged by talks with Carney government but says regulatory hurdles remain

Cenovus encouraged by talks with Carney government but says regulatory hurdles remain

Cenovus Energy Inc.
Eby says B.C. insulated from Trump copper tariff, cites need for trade diversity

Eby says B.C. insulated from Trump copper tariff, cites need for trade diversity

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says an incoming 50 per cent United States tariff on some copper products highlights the need for diversified markets. He says the tariffs will affect provinces differently, pointing out that most of B.C.
Okanagan wineries laud 'banner season' amid climate risks

Okanagan wineries laud 'banner season' amid climate risks

From deep freeze to bumper crop: Okanagan winemakers see best season in years as researchers aim to learn more about heat impacts on vines and how soil additives could help
Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

Eby calls softwood lumber dispute "canary in the coal mine" of U.S. protectionism

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.
Alberta’s pipeline ambitions hit resistance on B.C.’s northern coast

Alberta’s pipeline ambitions hit resistance on B.C.’s northern coast

Port, Enbridge make no commitments on new pipeline to B.C.’s coast
Squamish council approves two-year permit for Woodfibre LNG floatels

Squamish council approves two-year permit for Woodfibre LNG floatels

After rejecting a similar proposal just last year, the District of Squamish has now approved a revised plan allowing Woodfibre LNG to operate two floating workcamps under a new two-year TUP.
'Canada will win' race to bring LNG to Asian markets, B.C. Premier David Eby says

'Canada will win' race to bring LNG to Asian markets, B.C. Premier David Eby says

KITAMAAT VILLAGE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canadian values will help the country "win this race" to deliver liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, even as U.S.