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Rustad says he expects defiance in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Conservative ranks amid row over core values

Rustad says he expects defiance in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Conservative ranks amid row over core values

VICTORIA — John Rustad says he expects a spirit of defiance and for free speech to reign in his British Columbia Conservative Party caucus — even if it involves pitting team members against each other, including himself.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost more than 100 points Tuesday ahead of an expected interest rate cut Wednesday, while U.S. markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 121.09 points at 25,504.33.
Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says

Premiers to meet with Trudeau Wednesday about trade and tariffs, Ford says

TORONTO — Canada's premiers are meeting virtually Wednesday with the prime minister to discuss the threat of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he hopes to talk about the country's approach to negotiations.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as it waits for inflation data

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as it waits for inflation data

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted lower in the runup to the highlight of the week for the market, the latest update on inflation. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Tuesday and marked its first back-to-back losses in three weeks.
Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state

Poll suggests 13% of Canadians think Canada should become the 51st American state

OTTAWA — President-elect Donald Trump mockingly referred to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the governor of the "Great State of Canada" on his social media account early Tuesday.
Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

Freeland doesn't commit to meeting her own deficit target in fall economic statement

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has not committed to meeting the $40.
Update: AСÀ¶ÊÓƵ Vancouver sets property tax hike at 3.9 per cent for 2025

Update: AСÀ¶ÊÓƵ Vancouver sets property tax hike at 3.9 per cent for 2025

Coun. Mike Klassen: "Nobody’s getting laid off and city services are being maintained."
Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

One of the key issues in bargaining has been a potential expansion into weekend deliveries, with the two sides at odds over how to staff the expansion.
TD sues to recover funds after near-$1M fraud in Metro Vancouver

TD sues to recover funds after near-$1M fraud in Metro Vancouver

Scheme involved a fake bank account and impersonation of TD representatives.
Canadian consumer confidence plunges after Trump election win

Canadian consumer confidence plunges after Trump election win

Polling firm Nanos found Canadians are almost four times more likely to think economy will weaken rather than strengthen in next six months
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