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Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

Carney promises home building program, Poilievre pitches national energy corridor

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.
B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

B.C. NDP fast-tracking end of consumer carbon tax, Eby says gas to drop 17 cents

British Columbia's government was fast-tracking the end of its consumer carbon tax on Monday, in time for the lifting of the federal equivalent the next day, with Premier David Eby saying consumers should expect immediate price relief at gas pumps.
B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

B.C. police watchdog launches public database to track officer misconduct

Deputy Police Complaint Commissioner: 'This isn’t about shaming officers in any way.'
White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

White House says 'no exemptions' as Canada braces for new wave of U.S. tariffs

WASHINGTON — Canada could face an even harder hit by Trump's tariffs on Wednesday. 
B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

B.C. hunts for wasteful spending in review of health authorities, starting with PHSA

British Columbia is reviewing health authority spending to ensure resources go to "critical patient services" and to minimize wasteful administrative costs.
Here’s what you need to know about the April 5 Vancouver byelection

Here’s what you need to know about the April 5 Vancouver byelection

A total of 13 candidates vying for two vacant seats at city hall
Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs

Canadian, American unions urging U.S. senators to vote to overturn Trump's tariffs

OTTAWA — Unions on both sides of the border are calling on American senators to vote in favour of legislation to overturn U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. The U.S.
Wall Street swings as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' sends stock markets reeling worldwide

Wall Street swings as the approach of Trump's 'Liberation Day' sends stock markets reeling worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s fast-approaching “Liberation Day” had stock markets all over the world swinging sharply. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% in another roller-coaster Monday. The S&P lost 4.
Key dates to watch this week for Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Key dates to watch this week for Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods

Uncertainty still looms for Canada in what's set to be a monumental week for U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plan.
Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

Tariffs could lead to 160,000 job losses in second quarter: Conference Board

TORONTO — Trade tensions with the U.S. will likely mean a painful next few months for workers and the economy but could be short-lived, the Conference Board of Canada said in its latest outlook.