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B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.

B.C. Premier David Eby asks Canadians to think carefully about spending money in U.S.

British Columbians should rethink trips to the United States and purchases of American products, as the province establishes a task force to respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs, Premier David Eby said.
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Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta's social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vision for the town's post-wildfire rebuild.
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Canada should stop playing defence on Trump's tariff threat, minister says

Canada should stop playing defence on Trump's tariff threat, minister says

WASHINGTON — Canadian officials are adopting a different tone after President Donald Trump ordered a study of the United States' trade relationship with Canada, pushing the threat of devastating tariffs down the road — temporarily.
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Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

EDMONTON — As a possible Feb. 1 deadline looms for the United States to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
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U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

U.S. business groups warn CRTC's CanCon rules could worsen trade conflict

OTTAWA — Groups representing U.S. businesses and big tech companies are warning the CRTC that its efforts to modernize Canadian content rules could worsen trade relations with the United States.
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'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

It's not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.
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Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' for response to Trump tariffs

Trudeau says 'everything is on the table' for response to Trump tariffs

MONTEBELLO, Que. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached for a sales pitch instead of revealing any of his cards in his first public reply to U.S.
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Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium

Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it decided to lift a ban on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

From immigration to intelligence: 5 ways Trump's executive orders could affect Canada

OTTAWA — While U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Canada is alarming enough, other measures he announced Monday after his inauguration could have their own implications for Canada.
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Netflix is raising prices — here's how much more Canadian subscribers will be paying

Netflix is raising prices — here's how much more Canadian subscribers will be paying

Netflix is raising its prices in Canada. The streaming giant says the monthly cost of its cheapest offering – the standard plan with ads – is going up by $2 to $7.99 per month. The standard plan without ads will increase by $2.50 per month to $18.
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