Tag: United States

Softwood lumber dispute rolls along

Forestry communities on Vancouver Island are weathering the current softwood storm. Rick Wangler, of the United Steelworkers Local 1937,...

Softwood lumber dispute rolls along

BC's special envoy to the United States says new tariffs announced on Canada's softwood lumber is an old tactic...

Blaney concerned about Trump policies, NAFTA and US Travel Ban

Uncertainty continues to grow when it comes to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). North Island-Powell River NDP MP...

Softwood lumber dispute continues

The BC Government is vowing to continue to fight following a ruling against Canada by the US International Trade...

Politics in 2017 will see lots of action, according to analyst

2017 is shaping up to be an interesting year on the political scene. Political scientist Paul Whyte says the biggest...

US Government launches investigation into Canadian softwood lumber

The United States Government has confirmed it is launching investigations into whether softwood imports from Canada have harmed its...
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Federal budget proposes grocery benefit top-up, projects $62.3-billion deficit

Millions of Canadians could receive another one-time grocery benefit payment early next year under a federal budget that projects a $62.3-billion deficit in 2026-27.

High streamflow advisory issued for Vancouver Island, Sunshine Coast

The B.C. River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast as a series of atmospheric rivers brings heavy rain to the coast.

B.C. rents down 10 per cent in three years, steepest drop of any province: report

Apartment and condo rents in B.C. have fallen more than 10 per cent over three years, the largest decline of any province, according to a new report.

UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).

K’ómoks First Nation welcomes incoming B.C. government

K’ómoks First Nation has issued a statement welcoming B.C.’s incoming premier and provincial government following last month’s election.