13 m. ago B.C. premier to provide update on legislation responding to Trump tariff threats

David Eby has previously said the legislation will allow the province to apply a toll on trucks transiting the province between Alaska and the continental United States.

Economics

21 m. ago How a British parliamentarian is supporting Canada amid U.S. tensions. It involves poutine

On Wednesday, Ed Davey asked U.K. PM if he would show the Canadian people 'that Britain stands with its Commonwealth allies against Trump’s threats and against Trump’s tariffs'

Politics

31 m. ago B.C. Hydro cuts Tesla from charger rebate program in tariff fight

In response to the U.S. tariff threats (and perhaps a nod to Elon Musk's government tampering) the utility has cut off the subsidy for Tesla' proprietary chargers

Economics

36 m. ago Six Federal Agencies Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judge Orders

A San Francisco federal judge ordered the Trump administration to rehire thousands of the government’s newest employees who were terminated in February.

Events

39 m. ago Algoma Steel foresees challenges, opportunity from trade war as it works to cut costs

The chief executive of one of Canada’s largest steel producers says the company is in discussions with federal and provincial leaders to determine what government support might be available to help offset the Trump administration’s tariffs. Algoma Steel Group Inc. CEO Michael Garcia said Thursday his company expects the Canadian government’s “swift and appropriate response” […]

Economics

40 m. ago Parents seek apology for school lockdown and being labeled ‘a disturbance’

Prominent hip-hop artists are speaking out after an elementary school was put on lockdown when they went to speak to staff about unresolved concerns about bullying and supervision.

Society

41 m. ago Russian and European Officials See US Interest in Gazprom Ties

Russian and European officials say the US is exploring ways to work with energy giant Gazprom PJSC on global projects, a step toward forging closer ties with the Kremlin while trying to broker a peace deal on Ukraine.

Economics

46 m. ago Stocks Tumble Into Correction as Trump Policies Roil Sentiment

US stocks resumed a three-week selloff Thursday, with the S&P 500 again falling 10% from its all-time high on renewed worries that tariffs will destabilize the American economy.

Economics

46 m. ago BC Hydro bans Tesla from charger rebate program as B.C. ramps up tariff response

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is ramping up its response to the trade war with the United States, with BC Hydro banning Tesla products from its electric vehicle rebate program and the government tabling legislation to combat the tariff threats. BC Hydro says on its website that the change would cover Tesla chargers, batteries and inverters […]

Economics

64 m. ago Ottawa councillor warns U.S. mayors of the costs of Trump's trade war

In Washington D.C., Coun. Tim Tierney made clear the costs to American municipalities of tariffs to U.S. mayors.

Economics

74 m. ago Wine Guy: 3 redolent B.C. red wines to ride out final weeks of winter

James Nevison: Sipping one of these bright, exuberant local wines will certainly aid in chasing away any lingering winter blues

Sport

77 m. ago Hit Back or Hunker Down? The Dilemma of Responding to US Tariffs

Major US trading partners have offered a range of responses to President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which took effect Wednesday. Most opted against immediate retaliation and many sounded ready to talk instead. Others took a more confrontational approach.

Economics

93 m. ago Trump’s choice for ambassador says ‘Canada is a sovereign state’

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice for United States ambassador to Canada faced tough questions in his Senate nomination hearing Thursday, as the relationship between the two countries is strained by tariffs and threats of annexation. “Canada is a sovereign state,” Pete Hoekstra said when asked about Trump’s repeated threats to make the country […]

Other

99 m. ago Trump administration must bring back fired probationary workers: U.S. judge

U.S. District Judge William Alsup on Thursday found the firings didn’t follow federal law and required immediate offers of reinstatement be sent.

Society

1 hour ago Pellerin: Musk doesn't think empathy is important. Fortunately, Ottawa does

Tariff-proofing this city isn't just about boosting the economy. It's about creating an overall sense of community by helping all Ottawa residents.

Economics

1 hour ago ‘Totally annoyed’ Trump targets EU wine with 200 per cent tariff

President says he'll move forward if Brussels taxes American whiskey, itself a retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs

Economics

1 hour ago Top Canadian Grocer Says Sales of US Products ‘Rapidly’ Dropping

Canada’s second-biggest supermarket company said a boycott of US goods is quickly taking hold in reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and his threats of “economic force” to make the country the 51st US state.

Other

2 h. ago Europe Gas Plunges After Putin Says US Deal May Revive Flows

European gas futures dropped as much as 4.5% after President Vladimir Putin said a potential energy cooperation deal between Moscow and Washington could boost Russian gas flows to Europe.

Politics

2 h. ago Poutine se dit «pour» une trêve en Ukraine, mais insiste sur des nuances à régler

«Nous devons en parler avec nos partenaires américains, peut-être appeler le président Trump», a-t-il dit.

Politics

2 h. ago Jewish protesters flood Trump Tower lobby to demand Columbia activist’s release

NEW YORK — Demonstrators from a Jewish group filled the lobby of Trump Tower on Thursday to denounce the immigration arrest of a Columbia University activist who helped lead student protests on the Manhattan campus against Israel’s war in Gaza. The Jewish Voice for Peace protesters, who wore red shirts reading “Jews say stop arming […]

Events