Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of…
More working homeowners struggling with debt: Credit Counselling
An increasing number of Canadians are admitting to struggling with their finances amid the current political climate and economic uncertainty.Mason…
Distracted driving, non-use of seatbelts led to 337 tickets on Island last month
Supt. Mike Coyle said close to 2,800 of the tickets issued across B.C. were for distracted driving, 873 were not…
Carney says Canada will match U.S. auto tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25 per cent auto tariffs with a levy…
Amid tariff uncertainty, B.C. logistics firm says calls are up 500% from concerned companies
A B.C.-based logistics firm says it has been inundated with calls lately as companies on both sides of the Canada-U.S.…
B.C. regulator monitoring fuel prices following carbon tax removal
Gas companies are under the microscope in B.C. to ensure savings from the carbon tax cut are being passed on…
Richmond Conservative federal candidates include sitting city councillor
Richmond City Coun. Chak Au is the Conservative candidate in Richmond Centre-Marpole.The Conservatives have named their candidates for Richmond’s two…
BC Hydro rates to increase by 3.75% for next 2 years
The B.C. government announced Monday that electricity rates in the province will increase by 3.75 per cent over the next…
Bank of Canada cuts its key interest rate to 2.75% as tariffs roil economy
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with…
U.S. tariffs will push up price of food in Canada first: analyst
An extended trade war with the United States will have an impact on what you pay for a wide range…