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B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

B.C. takes advantage of U.S. 'chaos,' trade war to attract more doctors and nurses

The "chaos" in the United States provides an opportunity for British Columbia to recruit more American doctors and nurses, the province's health minister said as she announced changes aimed at fast-tracking the recognition of their credentials.
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Vancouver developer decries Canada’s counter-tariffs on construction materials

Vancouver developer decries Canada’s counter-tariffs on construction materials

Exemptions needed to lower construction costs and boost housing supply, says Wesgroup exec
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Trade uncertainty puts B.C. EV-maker at a manufacturing crossroads

Trade uncertainty puts B.C. EV-maker at a manufacturing crossroads

Threats are posing sourcing and production challenges for Vancouver-based Damon Inc., which must decide to begin manufacturing in B.C. or go elsewhere amid delays
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Surrey’s HealthTech Connex nets financing to expand brain-health business

Surrey’s HealthTech Connex nets financing to expand brain-health business

Funding is part of $18.3M in loans that the Pacifican federal development agency announced this week
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Budget brings optimism to B.C. video game industry

Budget brings optimism to B.C. video game industry

A permanent and increased tax credit could benefit some of the province’s smallest studios
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'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.
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Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

Mark Carney to become next PM after sweeping Liberal leadership race

OTTAWA — Federal Liberals elected Mark Carney to lead their party into the next election in a resounding first-ballot victory on Sunday, putting him on track to soon become the next prime minister of Canada.
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Eby says electricity export tariffs similar to Ontario's are not 'priority' for B.C.

Eby says electricity export tariffs similar to Ontario's are not 'priority' for B.C.

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says the province has no plan to follow Ontario and levy a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.
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Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

Ottawa announces $6.5-billion business aid package as Trump targets dairy, lumber

OTTAWA — The federal government has put together a $6.5-billion aid package and is making temporary changes to the employment insurance program to support Canadian businesses and workers through the trade war with the United States. U.S.
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BC Conservative MLA ejected from caucus after mocking accounts of residential schools

BC Conservative MLA ejected from caucus after mocking accounts of residential schools

Conservative leader says MLA crossed the line with mocking comments
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