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Trump tells Congress tariffs benefit U.S. as commerce secretary floats idea of deal
WASHINGTON - A day into Donald Trump's North American trade war, the U.S. president remained adamant that tariffs would benefit America even as a key member of his team has floated that a compromise c...
Mar 05, 2025
MP Caputo, TRU's Hanlon talk ongoing tariff trade war, strengthening domestic production
KAMLOOPS - Thousands of Canadians were tuned in to the Prime Minister's news conference Tuesday morning (Mar. 4) regarding the implementation of American tariffs on Canadian goods. The measures are ex...
Mar 04, 2025
From record deficit to ICBC rebate, here are highlights of British Columbia's budget
VICTORIA - Here are some highlights of British Columbia's budget, delivered by Finance Minister Brenda Bailey on the same day that U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada were enacted, setting off a North...
Mar 04, 2025
‘Focused’ not ‘flashy’ B.C. budget posts record $10.9B deficit amid Trump tariffs
VICTORIA - Under the shadow of stiff new U.S. tariffs, the British Columbia government has unveiled a 2025 budget heavy on red ink and light on frills.Finance Minister Brenda Bailey delivered her firs...
Mar 04, 2025
The trade war is on between Canada and the U.S. Here's what you need to know
TORONTO - A trade war between Canada and its largest trading partner has begun, with tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump now in effect and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responding with a pa...
Mar 04, 2025
Canadian recession looms this year if U.S. tariffs stay in place: economists
TORONTO - Economists say the Canadian economy is poised to plunge into a recession this year if U.S. tariffs that took effect Tuesday morning remain in place. U.S. President Donald Trump's executive o...
Mar 04, 2025
Here's the latest as the U.S. imposes tariffs on goods coming from Canada and Mexico
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on U.S. imports today coming from Canada and Mexico. The president's executive order hitting Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-boar...
Mar 04, 2025
Fortune Drive rezoning back before council Tuesday; mayor suggests pushing back against BC Housing
KAMLOOPS - A proposal by BC Housing to rezone three properties along Fortune Drive in Kamloops will return to city hall on Tuesday (March 4). Councillors are being asked to approve the rezoning so a f...
Mar 03, 2025
Trump says threatened economy-wide tariffs will hit Canada, Mexico on Tuesday
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump said 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, with a lower 10 per cent levy on Canadian energy, will start Tuesday, tipping the ...
Mar 03, 2025
Sections of Third Avenue to be closed for most of March to accommodate 'critical' BC Hydro work
KAMLOOPS - Drivers in downtown Kamloops are being told to expect a series of closures along a section of Third Avenue, as BC Hydro works to replace some of its infrastructure. In a statement on its we...
Mar 03, 2025
