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Carney warns of signs that global economies are slowing amid Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said there are signs the global and Canadian economies are slowing as U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war escalated again Friday, with China announcing it will push up retaliatory tariffs to 125 per cent.

Apr 11, 2025 2:28 PM Read more >

Canadian, U.S. markets close higher, capping off topsy turvy week

Canadian and U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, capping off a tumultuous week that saw nausea-inducing drops and intense spikes driven largely by tariff headlines out of the United States.

Apr 11, 2025 2:07 PM Read more >

B.C. tourism sector pushing for action on taxes, immigration as election heats up

Industry leaders push for permanent GST cuts, dedicated tourism minister, increased immigration to support Canada’s tourism and hospitality sectors

Apr 11, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Vancouver carbon-capture company CO280 inks deal with Microsoft

Microsoft will purchase 3.7M tonnes of biogenic carbon captured by CO280 over 12 years at a U.S. pulp and paper mill

Apr 11, 2025 4:00 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver's TransLink plans fare and tax hikes for better service

VANCOUVER — TransLink is proposing a plan to improve its services, ease overcrowding and finish projects, but it will involve a fare hike and a tax increase for Metro Vancouver residents. The B.C.

Apr 10, 2025 4:37 PM Read more >

Vancouver needs 10K more hotel rooms, says report

City’s hotel crunch means lucrative business being turned away

Apr 10, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

B.C. premier tells government to cancel American contracts 'wherever viable'

U.S. President Donald Trump has served up "special, derogatory" treatment for Canada in the latest salvo in his global trade war, British Columbia Premier David Eby said. Eby said Thursday that B.C.

Apr 10, 2025 3:16 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver defers $1.1B in spending, warns of tighter water use

Regional district is looking to provide short-term property tax and fee relief for households

Apr 10, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

North American stocks end deep in the red on U.S.-China tariff worries

TORONTO — North American markets posted more losses Thursday, reversing some of what they gained in a rally the day before, after the White House said tariffs on China are even higher than previously announced at 145 per cent.

Apr 10, 2025 1:51 PM Read more >

Industrial real estate in Vancouver sees early 2025 shakeup

Vacancy rates on upward trend, says Avison Young report

Apr 10, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >