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China tariffs slash prices but fail to sink B.C. seafood

China tariffs slash prices but fail to sink B.C. seafood

Fishermen face steep price cuts after 25% tariffs, but exports continue and U.S. buyers step up orders
B.C. developer fined $160K after human effluent leaks into vineyard

B.C. developer fined $160K after human effluent leaks into vineyard

Penalties to the Okanagan developer cited risk of contaminating drinking water; company said it faced unfair process and 'weaponization of law enforcement'
Vancouver councillor acclaimed as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Vancouver councillor acclaimed as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Two-term councillor Rebecca Bligh not ruling out run for mayor in 2026
S&P/TSX composite index manages slight gain while U.S. markets close lower

S&P/TSX composite index manages slight gain while U.S. markets close lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index managed a slight gain Thursday while U.S. markets closed down on a choppy day that included headlines on trade tensions softening as well as a very public fallout between U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Ottawa silent on tariff retaliation as Carney takes part in talks with Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be engaging in behind-the-scenes trade discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Kirk LaPointe: The big tax reckoning is coming for Canada

Kirk LaPointe: The big tax reckoning is coming for Canada

As costs soar and demographics shift, governments can no longer dodge the truth: we either raise more revenue—or cut deep
Canada Post union files labour practices complaint

Canada Post union files labour practices complaint

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Canada Post over ongoing contract negotiations, as the union scrambles to overcome bargaining pushback from both management and its membership.
Industry says long-term labour stability needed after latest B.C. ports deal

Industry says long-term labour stability needed after latest B.C. ports deal

VANCOUVER — Business and industry groups are applauding a deal between British Columbia's port employers and supervisors, but say the federal government also needs to take steps to ensure labour stability and Canada's reputation as a reliable trade p
Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs

Trade deficit hits record in April as 'trade has totally collapsed' amid tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada posted its largest merchandise trade deficit on record in April at $7.1 billion as exports fell sharply in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. Statistics Canada said Thursday the result, which followed a deficit of $2.
US stocks slip as Wall Street makes its final moves ahead of Friday’s jobs report

US stocks slip as Wall Street makes its final moves ahead of Friday’s jobs report

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted lower as financial markets locked in their final moves before a highly anticipated update coming Friday about the U.S. job market. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 0.