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B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

Most businesses willing to take a hit on profits to buy Canadian—even if it's not easy, according to Business Improvement Areas of B.C.
Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
Tariffs throw wrench into B.C. electric motorcycle maker's U.S. ambitions

Tariffs throw wrench into B.C. electric motorcycle maker's U.S. ambitions

Trade tensions are pushing Damon Inc. to rethink manufacturing plans and pricing strategy as uncertainty clouds future in key market
Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government
Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

Hudson's Bay to liquidate remaining stores as hope of finding a buyer fades

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay will start selling off all merchandise on Friday at the six stores previously spared from liquidation, effectively ending the retail empire's reign and significantly dimming the possibility that the business dating back to 1670
Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages in class action

Judge orders Air Canada to pay passengers $10M in damages in class action

MONTREAL — The Quebec Court of Appeal has ordered Air Canada to pay passengers more than $10 million in damages in a class-action lawsuit that alleged they charged more than the ticket price advertised.
S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday, U.S. markets also up on China trade hopes

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index and U.S. markets pared back earlier gains but still ended the day up as investors took in the latest comments from U.S. President Donald Trump and the White House.
U.S. trade policies cast shadow of uncertainty over Canadian forestry industry

U.S. trade policies cast shadow of uncertainty over Canadian forestry industry

U.S. President Donald Trump’s shifting trade policies are creating uncertainty for the Canadian forestry industry. Sean McLaren, president and chief executive of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

China says it wants to partner with Canada to push back against American 'bullying'

OTTAWA — China's ambassador says Beijing is offering to form a partnership with Canada to push back against American "bullying," suggesting the two countries could rally other nations to stop Washington from undermining global rules.