British Columbia

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pushing tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent beginning on Friday, following through on a threat to raise duties if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.

The resort north of Revelstoke, B.C., was penalized for sewage failures that risked drinking water and saved the facility tens of thousands of dollars, according to a recent decision.

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is set to shave off a sliver of its debt after getting court approval for two lease deals, but is still gearing up for a fight on a third lease agreement later this month.

OTTAWA — Canada's economy contracted for a second straight month in May even as some sectors held up in the face of U.S. tariffs. Real gross domestic product fell 0.1 per cent in May, Statistics Canada said Thursday, matching the decline in April.

Tariff uncertainty, lower immigration, investor retreat among factors, say experts

Three council members voted in opposition, questioning the OCP designation which had been approved a year earlier

Destination Greater Victoria says more hotel rooms are needed, noting June hotel occupancy was nearly 92%, a 7.4% increase over the same time last year.

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says the federal government cannot forget about the fate of British Columbia's softwood lumber industry as the deadline for a trade deal between the United States and Canada is hours away. Aug.

The move is aimed at positioning the city to respond proactively to affordable housing needs, reduce regulatory barriers, as well as meet the HAF commitments

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its policy rate unchanged Wednesday but said future cuts may be warranted as U.S. tariffs continue to cloud the outlook. The central bank’s policy rate remains at 2.75 per cent after a third consecutive hold.