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Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

Groups say B.C.’s tariff budget is defensive, with an economic growth plan needed

VICTORIA — Industry and labour groups say the latest British Columbia budget shows the province is taking a defensive position in response to the tariffs from the United States, which may not be enough to help the economy as a North American trade wa
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Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift concerts, prosecutors say

Cybercrime crew stole then resold hundreds of tickets to Swift concerts, prosecutors say

NEW YORK (AP) — A cybercrime crew stole then resold more than 900 digital tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other pricey events on StubHub, according to prosecutors in New York.
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'Elbows up': Canadians angry, defiant as U.S. tariffs take effect

'Elbows up': Canadians angry, defiant as U.S. tariffs take effect

HALIFAX — In downtown Vancouver, Sandra Mori walked out of a provincial liquor store on Tuesday with B.C. wine, and raised her elbow to the sky. “Elbows up,” she said, referencing the common hockey term used to signal it's time to fight back.
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Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500

Wall Street falls again as losses wipe out all post-election gains for the S&P 500

Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street Tuesday as a trade war between the U.S. and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.
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By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2025 budget

By the numbers as British Columbia releases its 2025 budget

VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Finance Minister Brenda Bailey has handed down a budget she says will defend the province against “unjustified” U.S. tariffs. Here’s a look at some of the budget’s key numbers and the tariffs’ projected impacts on B.C.
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Brazil's police go undercover as Power Rangers to arrest pickpockets during Carnival

SAO PAULO (AP) — It’s morphin’ time for Brazil's police.
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From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget

From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget

VICTORIA — Here are some highlights of British Columbia’s budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on the same day that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada were enacted, setting off a North American trade war.
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Quebec outlines tariff response focused more on financial aid, less on retaliation

Quebec outlines tariff response focused more on financial aid, less on retaliation

MONTREAL — Promising to protect Quebecers against the "unjustified attack" of the Trump administration, Premier François Legault announced a response to the trade war focused largely on helping Quebec companies weather the storm, and less on retaliat
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Canadian recession looms this year if U.S. tariffs stay in place: economists

Canadian recession looms this year if U.S. tariffs stay in place: economists

TORONTO — Economists say Canada is poised to plunge into a recession this year if U.S. tariffs that took effect Tuesday remain in place.
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Buffy Sainte-Marie says she never denied U.S. citizenship, has returned Order of Canada medals

Buffy Sainte-Marie says she never denied U.S. citizenship, has returned Order of Canada medals

In a statement, Buffy Sainte-Marie expressed her "love and gratitude to Canada" and said she's "overwhelmingly grateful that I’ve been able to make my contribution."
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