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B.C. pulling all U.S. booze from government stores, widening red-state liquor ban

B.C. pulling all U.S. booze from government stores, widening red-state liquor ban

American beer, wine and all other alcohol is being removed from government stores in British Columbia in retaliation for U.S. tariffs, expanding a ban on liquor from so-called red states that voted for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy

Stocks' sell-off worsens as Wall Street wonders how much pain Trump will accept for the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market’s sell-off cut deeper on Monday as Wall Street questioned how much pain President Donald Trump will let the economy endure through tariffs and other policies in order to get what he wants.
New company takes over Metro Vancouver incinerator amid expansion plans and opposition

New company takes over Metro Vancouver incinerator amid expansion plans and opposition

Opponents say the aging incinerator is expected to face steep capital costs in the coming years. Metro says it remains the best option for dealing with a quarter of the region's garbage.
Carney promises 'quick' transition after meeting with Trudeau

Carney promises 'quick' transition after meeting with Trudeau

OTTAWA — Liberal leader Mark Carney is promising a "seamless" and "quick" transition as he takes the reins from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Property tax 'curiosity' complicating B.C.'s housing density drive

Property tax 'curiosity' complicating B.C.'s housing density drive

Some say provision of the Assessment Act restrains housing supply and density
Canadian, U.S. markets plunge Monday amid trade confusion

Canadian, U.S. markets plunge Monday amid trade confusion

TORONTO — Stock markets on both sides of the border took a steep tumble Monday as the reality of a U.S.
Eby: B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down

Eby: B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will move as quickly as it can to remove the consumer-based carbon tax once the federal law upholding it is removed.
Feds unveil standardized designs to tackle housing crisis

Feds unveil standardized designs to tackle housing crisis

Goals are to cut costs and accelerate housing delivery in Canada
Tariff tumult is shaking consumer confidence, says Port of Vancouver CEO

Tariff tumult is shaking consumer confidence, says Port of Vancouver CEO

Trade uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs both real and threatened has rattled consumer confidence, to the point that volume growth at the Port of Vancouver will suffer, says its chief executive.
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