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Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

Donald Trump's press secretary says Feb. 1 deadline for tariffs 'still on the books'

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's press secretary says the plan to slap Canada with tariffs on Saturday is still in play, as NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called for Parliament to return to prepare for the threat of devastating duties.
No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

No 'traitors' in Parliament, but more steps needed to counter interference: report

In her final report released Tuesday, inquiry commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue concludes that while the threat of foreign interference is real, Canada's democratic institutions have held up well against the dangers.
Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

Ottawa's 'meh' budget drew skepticism from public, finance department was told

OTTAWA — Vague, mediocre, "smoke and mirrors" — even "meh.
DeepSeek buzz shows the game is not over for AI firms: Canadian tech leaders

DeepSeek buzz shows the game is not over for AI firms: Canadian tech leaders

TORONTO — Canada’s artificial intelligence leaders so far seem to have an optimistic take on DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup whose chatbot launch sent tech stocks plunging Monday and threatened to disrupt larger industry players.
Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Weak loonie, trade war could drive food prices higher: Metro

Metro is in "wait and see" mode ahead of potential tariffs from new U.S.
Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

Red tape hitting B.C. business confidence hard, says CFIB report

As regulation costs in B.C. hike up to $8.3 million, business owners have little confidence the provincial government is committed to make business operations easier
U.S. pushback on DEI policies yet to grip B.C. business

U.S. pushback on DEI policies yet to grip B.C. business

Large multinationals with employees in the province are reviewing and revising initiatives
B.C. stockbrokers challenge regulator’s authority to appeal case linked to Bridgemark Group

B.C. stockbrokers challenge regulator’s authority to appeal case linked to Bridgemark Group

PI Financial stockbrokers were cleared by a hearing panel of allegations they failed their gatekeeper obligations but the regulator's enforcement staff have asked the B.C. Securities Commission for a review.
Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

Chrystia Freeland pitches aggressive trade retaliation threat to ward off Trump

OTTAWA — Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland argues Canada can turn the tables on U.S. President Donald Trump and avoid massive U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods by scaring key American businesses.
How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

How Taylor Swift, FIFA and Invictus Games are revitalizing Vancouver's retail scene

Event-driven shopping, from Swifties to FIFA, reshaping region’s retail landscape.