Economy, Law & Politics

Opinion: B.C.’s fiscal deterioration is accelerating, and a trade war won’t help

The rapid deterioration in B.C.’s finances since 2021 has drawn rising concern not only from taxpayers but from global credit rating agencies. Ratings agencies are yet to give their verdict on the 2025 Budget, but the news might not be good.

Apr 2, 2025 4:30 PM Read more >

Fire chief tells city council Vancouver at ‘low risk’ for wildfires

Karen Fry on Stanley Park: “Under extreme fire conditions, a wind-driven fire has the potential to impact 25 per cent of the park within 12 hours.”

Apr 2, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

Trump announces sweeping new tariffs to promote US manufacturing, risking inflation and trade wars

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S.

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'Liberation Day': A timeline of Donald Trump's trade war with Canada

For over a year before the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump had been signalling plans to impose across-the-board tariffs if he won the United States presidency. Trump was elected on Nov.

Apr 2, 2025 2:56 PM Read more >

Kirk LaPointe: Trump's shot off the bow more like a shot in the foot for trade

U.S. tariffs put Canada in an economic bind, while Poilievre struggles to find his footing

Apr 2, 2025 2:51 PM Read more >

S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stocks close higher ahead of Trump tariff announcement

TORONTO — Stock markets in Canada and the United States rose Wednesday ahead of a tariff announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump, with anxious investors uncertain what would happen after the closing bell.

Apr 2, 2025 2:48 PM Read more >

Companies preparing for tariff turbulence as U.S. set to announce latest round

TORONTO — Impending U.S. tariffs have pushed Canadian companies to stockpile goods, cut back staff, put projects on hold and whatever else they think will help them survive the economic turmoil ahead. U.S.

Apr 2, 2025 1:16 PM Read more >

Stock market today: Wall Street swings higher ahead of Trump's tariff announcement

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks swung higher ahead of President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs he has promised as part of his “Liberation Day.” The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Wednesday after eliminating an early loss of 1.1%.

Apr 2, 2025 1:03 PM Read more >

Rob Shaw: No pinching pennies in B.C. health care as Ballem bills taxpayers $1.8M

NDP’s choice to lead health-care efficiency efforts is drawing fire over past billings and accusations of insider ties

Apr 2, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Les Leyne: Overnight argument puts carbon tax to bed

Taxpayers woke up to a bright new day featuring a dramatic drop in gas prices — for a while.

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