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Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

Rustad says B.C. Conservatives having 'family' issues, amid defiance and disunity

B.C. Conservative Party Leader John Rustad dismissed suggestions he could face a leadership contest at this weekend's AGM, saying there "isn't a mechanism" to hold one at the meeting.
Tariff threats putting chill on business activity but not yet on earnings: banks

Tariff threats putting chill on business activity but not yet on earnings: banks

TORONTO — The threat and uncertainty around tariffs is creating a chill on borrowing and business activity, said Scotiabank and BMO as they kicked off first quarter bank earnings Tuesday.
Rob Shaw: B.C. ships dirty American coal but NDP scoffs at leveraging it

Rob Shaw: B.C. ships dirty American coal but NDP scoffs at leveraging it

The province’s big opportunity to push back on Trump’s tariffs is being ignored for political reasons
Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

Provinces have roughly $100B at hand for tariff relief, Desjardins estimates

OTTAWA — Canada's provincial governments have enough fiscal firepower to respond to looming U.S. tariffs without supersizing their debt burdens, a new report says.
Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

Liberal leadership debate kicks off with questions about threat posed by Trump

MONTREAL — He wasn't on the stage but U.S. President Donald Trump's shadow towered over the Liberal leadership race during Monday night's French-language debate.
Why Jim Pattison Group is suing Metro Vancouver

Why Jim Pattison Group is suing Metro Vancouver

Lawsuit alleges Metro Vancouver's work caused property damage to Pattison's plant
B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

B.C. boat-towing company wins $412K in trademark dispute with U.S. rival

Canada's C-Tow was awarded the legal fees after winning trademark case against the 'confusingly similar' named U.S. company Sea Tow
Vancouver’s auditor general estimates $78M in savings by 2029

Vancouver’s auditor general estimates $78M in savings by 2029

Bulk of 'positive financial impact' to come from improved permit cost recovery model
Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week

Trump says he's moving forward with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week

While the original executive order was tied to the flow of deadly fentanyl, the president said earlier this month the pause would allow time to reach a "final economic deal."
S&P/TSX composite edges higher Monday, U.S. stocks mixed as Nasdaq falls

S&P/TSX composite edges higher Monday, U.S. stocks mixed as Nasdaq falls

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher Monday as gains in the telecom sector helped offset losses in energy and industrials, while U.S. stock markets were mixed and the Nasdaq lost 1.2 per cent.