10 h. ago B.C. prepared to make ‘substantive changes’ to interprovincial trade barriers

British Columbia's economic development minister says the government plans to enter next week's meeting with other provinces prepared to make "substantive changes" to its interprovincial trade barriers as the threat of hefty U.S. tariff threats loom.

Economics

14 h. ago IEA Considers Reviving Dropped Energy Scenario After US Backlash

The International Energy Agency, the west’s energy watchdog, is considering reviving one of its long-term energy demand scenarios after criticism from US Republican leaders.

Other

15 h. ago Green Ribbon Panel Economic and Energy Leaders Release Statement on Tariff Threat

Panel’s D.C. roundtable highlights key principles to ensure energy security and a sustainable future WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Yesterday, the Green Ribbon Panel issued a statement emphasizing the importance of Canada-US economic cooperation to secure a sustainable energy future and strengthen economic resilience. At a roundtable of business, policy, labour and sector […]

Politics

35 h. ago B.C. creates new food economy task force to face U.S. tariff threat

The 15 members from across the agriculture and food sectors will make recommendations on how to ensure B.C. residents have continued access to healthy and affordable food.

Economics

36 h. ago Tariffs could force ‘rebalancing away’ from U.S. for oil exports: Cenovus CEO

Speaking on Cenovus's fourth-quarter earnings call on Thursday, president and CEO Jon McKenzie said the tariffs could affect "so many of the variables that impact our cash flow."

Economics

41 h. ago Ontario election: In one London riding, a PC Party stronghold faces tariff fears

Home to a factory being built by Volkswagen that could become the largest in Canada, and auto parts plants that employ thousands, fears over Donald Trump tariff threats abound on the Ontario election campaign trail in the riding of Elgin-Middlesex-London. LFP reporter Brian Williams digs into the political realities and what the three major parties […]

Politics

67 h. ago Researchers confirm Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had CTE when he died

CHICAGO — Bobby Hull, the Hall of Fame forward and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy when he died two years ago, his widow said in a statement released on Wednesday. Researchers at Boston University’s CTE Center found that Hull had stage 2 […]

Economics

3 d. ago Trump tariff economic threats loom large over 2025 B.C. throne speech

Premier David Eby said the speech will describe how the government plans to defend British Columbians in uncertain economic times.

Economics

4 d. ago Feds look at contract retaliation in response to Trump tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to impose steep tariffs on imports from Canada and other countries, with tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum set to begin next month.

Economics