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Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

Ottawa posts $19.3-billion deficit for April-to-February period of 2024-25

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $19.3 billion for the April-to-February period of its 2024-25 fiscal year. The result compared with a deficit of $17.3 billion reported for the same period of 2023-24.
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B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

B.C.’s ZEV mandate on collision course with consumer reality

Industry association argues weak demand and tariffs will increase vehicle ownership costs
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Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches

Federal party leaders work to drive home key messages as election day approaches

With just a few days of campaigning left, leaders are pounding home key messages and setting their sights on ridings they hope to flip — or ones they risk losing.
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Teck CEO foresees higher copper, zinc demand amid global economic uncertainty

Teck CEO foresees higher copper, zinc demand amid global economic uncertainty

The chief executive of mining giant Teck Resources Ltd. says the threat of a global economic downturn may be looming, but he's expecting the volatility to drive up demand for the copper and zinc it produces.
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Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

Canadians' interest in buying an EV falls for third year in a row: AutoTrader survey

TORONTO — Fewer Canadians are considering buying an electric vehicle, marking the third year in a row interest has dropped despite lower EV prices, a survey from AutoTrader shows.
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B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

B.C. businesses willing to break with U.S. suppliers despite higher costs, survey says

Most businesses willing to take a hit on profits to buy Canadian—even if it's not easy, according to Business Improvement Areas of B.C.
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Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

Ferry workers' union calls for more federal funding for B.C. Ferries

The B.C. Ferry & Marine Workers’ Union says B.C. Ferries gets about $35 million annually from Ottawa, a fraction of what VIA Rail and an East Coast ferry service receive
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Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platforms

OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.
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Tariffs throw wrench into B.C. electric motorcycle maker's U.S. ambitions

Tariffs throw wrench into B.C. electric motorcycle maker's U.S. ambitions

Trade tensions are pushing Damon Inc. to rethink manufacturing plans and pricing strategy as uncertainty clouds future in key market
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Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government
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