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Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

OTTAWA — As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin as soon as March 10, the Conservatives appear focused on the man they believe they'll be running against: Mark Carney.
Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

Singh says NDP expects snap election call if Carney wins Liberal leadership

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday he doesn't think he'll have to chose between voting on tariff relief and bringing down the government because he expects a snap election call if Mark Carney wins the Liberal leadership.
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1

The minimum wage will be $17.85 as of June 1.
B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump's tariff threats

B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate and pauses some hiring over Trump's tariff threats

The British Columbia government is cancelling a promised $1,000 grocery rebate and will freeze hiring of some public service positions to "find dollars" in its budget as it prepares for "four years of unpredictability" from the United States, Finance
Why the GST holiday landed with a thud for most B.C. businesses

Why the GST holiday landed with a thud for most B.C. businesses

While children's apparel and toys benefited, only 5% of small businesses across Canada saw stronger sales compared with last year, says report
Vancouver mayor, police chief announce $5M strategy to combat crime in Downtown Eastside

Vancouver mayor, police chief announce $5M strategy to combat crime in Downtown Eastside

Ken Sim: "We're at a breaking point, and we can't keep pouring money into a system that isn't delivering real results."
Auditor general’s office investigates transactions of City of Vancouver land sales

Auditor general’s office investigates transactions of City of Vancouver land sales

Ongoing investigation resulted from ‘whistle blower’ complaints made in 2024
Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

Workers at B.C. LifeLabs file 72-hour strike notice over wages, benefits

BURNABY, B.C. — The union representing about 1,200 workers at LifeLabs throughout British Columbia says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice to the employer. The B.C.
Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S.
Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

Tech and telecom stocks boost S&P/TSX composite index Thursday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in technology, base metals and telecom stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index Thursday, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 135.40 points at 25,698.51.