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Mario Canseco: Fear of Trump won the election for Carney, polling reveals

Mario Canseco: Fear of Trump won the election for Carney, polling reveals

Voters rejected grievance politics in favour of competence and calm — and the Conservatives are left looking for someone to blame
Rob Shaw: Eby breathing easier with Carney in charge

Rob Shaw: Eby breathing easier with Carney in charge

The federal Liberal win spares B.C. a policy war with Pierre Poilievre and opens the door to deeper Ottawa-Victoria collaboration.
Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

Economy shrunk 0.2% in February, StatCan estimates 1.5% annualized growth for Q1

The Canadian economy shrunk in February, but economists say bad weather was likely the larger culprit than uncertainty related to the trade war with the U.S. Statistics Canada said Wednesday that real gross domestic product decreased 0.
Bryan Yu: Tariff turmoil eases but B.C. businesses still on edge

Bryan Yu: Tariff turmoil eases but B.C. businesses still on edge

Short-term hiring plans sink to new low while trade and cost pressures weigh on recovery hopes
Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

Tariff shocks to jobs, economy growing as boost from preparation fades: Deloitte

TORONTO — Deloitte's latest economic outlook sees the pain of tariffs gathering pace in the months ahead as the short-term boost from companies front-loading activity fades.
Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act

Alleged driver of deadly vehicle attack was on 'extended leave' under Mental Health Act

Vancouver Coastal Health: "There was no indication this person was not following their treatment plan or presented a public safety risk."
B.C. pulls plug on EV rebates, citing program review

B.C. pulls plug on EV rebates, citing program review

Buyers have until May 15 to access what's left of the rebates
Elections Canada says more than 19.5M voters cast a ballot in federal election

Elections Canada says more than 19.5M voters cast a ballot in federal election

OTTAWA — Elections Canada says more than 68 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in the federal election — more than 19.5 million people.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his long-held seat in Ottawa

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre loses his long-held seat in Ottawa

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will not have a seat in the next Parliament after a stunning upset by his Liberal opponent, raising questions about his ability to continue as party leader and the role he will play when the House of Comm
Liberals projected to finish just short of a majority after very close election race

Liberals projected to finish just short of a majority after very close election race

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will lead a minority government after a very close general election race that left the Liberals just three seats shy of a majority. Just before 4 p.m.