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B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response

B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response

British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada should maintain retaliatory measures against the United States — such as possible tolls facing commercial trucks heading to Alaska — despite some tariffs being paused for a month.
Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record

Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday, and a U.S. stock market rattled by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell sharply. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.
B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

The plan will support nearly 550,000 B.C. residents with diabetes and provide 1.3 million people with a range of contraceptives. It will also improve access to diabetes devices and supplies.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim receives police protection over threats

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim receives police protection over threats

Costs of mayor's police detail total $226K since November, says VPD chief
S&P/TSX composite falls almost 300 points, U.S. stocks also down amid tariff turmoil

S&P/TSX composite falls almost 300 points, U.S. stocks also down amid tariff turmoil

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 300 points Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were also down, as the uncertainty around U.S. tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico mounted. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 286.
Trade surplus surged in January as U.S. threatened tariffs

Trade surplus surged in January as U.S. threatened tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade surplus in January rose to its highest level since May 2022, as both exports and imports surged in the face of tariff threats by the United States.
Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

Joly told Liberals she briefed Carney on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly's office confirms she has briefed Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney on President Donald Trump’s tariffs days ahead of Sunday's leadership vote this week.
Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

Trump grants auto tariff pause, tariffs on Canada remain after call with Trudeau

WASHINGTON — The Big Three automakers were able to secure a month-long tariff exemption on Wednesday after a conversation with U.S.
Enbridge plans $400M B.C. pipeline expansion amid tariff tensions

Enbridge plans $400M B.C. pipeline expansion amid tariff tensions

Industry heads called for further expansion amid 10% U.S. tariff on Canadian oil and gas exports
B.C. finance minister describes Tuesday's budget as nothing 'splashy and new'

B.C. finance minister describes Tuesday's budget as nothing 'splashy and new'

VICTORIA — British Columbia cannot continue to accumulate debt and will "be in trouble" if the province doesn't work toward a balanced budget, its finance minister told a group of business people the day after forecasting another record deficit.