Tag: Donald Trump

Carney designates proposed Alberta to B.C. pipeline a project of national interest

Energy & Utilities Emily Joveski - October 1, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has designated the proposed Pacific Link pipeline from Alberta to B.C. as a project of national interest.

B.C. premier pushes Ottawa to go further on U.S. tariff response

Economy Emily Joveski - August 25, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby said Canada’s latest counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are “a good start,” but he said more non-tariff measures should be considered in response to the escalating trade war.

Canada imposes tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods, unveils $7.5-billion aid package

Business John White - August 25, 2026

The federal government announced tariffs on $27.6 billion in U.S. goods and a $7.5-billion support package Tuesday in Ottawa to help Canadian businesses and workers withstand the escalating trade war.

Trump threatens new tariffs, attacks Carney and Ford as trade war escalates

Business John White - August 24, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, then attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as the Conservative opposition demanded details of failed trade negotiations.

B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

Economy Emily Joveski - August 22, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.

Carney said Canada was attacked, pointed to divisions inside Trump administration

Business John White - August 22, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada was under economic attack Saturday after trade negotiations collapsed, new U.S. tariffs took effect and he suggested divisions inside U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration contributed to the breakdown.

Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs take effect

Business John White - August 21, 2026

Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy Emily Joveski - August 19, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy Emily Joveski - August 19, 2026

B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

B.C. premier says Trump’s comments on CUSMA deal are “bizarre”

Business Emily Joveski - June 10, 2026

Premier David Eby said Wednesday that Donald Trump's suggestion he may not renew CUSMA cast a shadow over a virtual first ministers' meeting.

B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison’s company halts sale of Virginia property linked to ICE

Provincial Emily Joveski - January 30, 2026

B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison’s company is backing off the sale of a Virginia property after reports about its planned use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Eby blasts latest “absurd” U.S. tariff on Canadian wood products

Provincial Emily Joveski - October 2, 2025

British Columbia’s lumber industry is bracing for another hit after the latest U.S. tariff announcement on foreign wood products.

B.C. jobs minister says Trump’s film tariff threat too early to call

Provincial Emily Joveski - September 29, 2025

British Columbia’s Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon said it’s too early to tell if Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against the film industry is legitimate.

B.C. politicians condemn political violence after Charlie Kirk shooting in U.S.

Provincial Emily Joveski - September 12, 2025

Premier David Eby said Canadians must reject a culture of political violence after the high-profile shooting of American commentator Charlie Kirk.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 5, 2025

One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement.

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.