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Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

Eby says tariffs could hit B.C. harder than 2008 crisis, backs pandemic-style relief

VANCOUVER — Projections show U.S.
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Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

Explosion forces crew to abandon Hong Kong-flagged container ship in the Red Sea

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An explosion struck a Hong Kong-flagged container ship Tuesday traveling north through the Red Sea, sparking a major fire that forced its crew to abandon the vessel, shipping industry officials said.
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Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

EDMONTON — Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program. A spokesperson for the Alberta Investment Management Corp.
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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.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.
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As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a 'tricky balance'

As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a 'tricky balance'

It's up to each owner to assess what options make most sense for their individual situation, says pet owner and co-founder of financial planning company MakeCents.
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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.
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Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

Trudeau, Tusk warn that 'never again' is slipping away amid rising hatred, extremism

WARSAW — The notion that "never again" can the world allow something like the Holocaust to happen feels like it is slipping away, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk both said Tuesday.
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Canadian, U.S. stock markets regain some ground as tech stocks bounce back Tuesday

Canadian, U.S. stock markets regain some ground as tech stocks bounce back Tuesday

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks led Canada's main stock index higher on Tuesday, while U.S.
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Why the Year of the Snake is constricting festive decoration sales in B.C.

Why the Year of the Snake is constricting festive decoration sales in B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — Cecilia Liang's Lunar New Year decoration stall has been an annual fixture in the Yaohan Centre in Richmond, B.C., for 25 years — but she knew some products would be a tough sell this year.
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