DRIPA backlash grows in BC, business confidence sinks
BC introduced DRIPA as a path toward reconciliation and investment certainty. Nearly seven years later, business confidence is falling, political pressure is mounting, and even supporters are questioning the government’s handling of the law.
DOWNSIZING: Carney scales back Cabinet while keeping main Trudeau team
Mark Carney was sworn in on Friday to become Canada’s 24th Prime Minister. While Carney has reduced the number of ministers in his cabinet, the top Trudeau lieutenants remain in eminent roles.
BC pulled US liquor from shelves—but it's still for sale (just not to you)
BC pulled US liquor from store shelves in a high-profile move—but it’s still being sold, just not to you.
COUNTERPUNCH! Canada slaps US with tariffs worth $30B, in line with European Union
Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced that Canada will hit the US with nearly $30 billion worth of tariffs on American steel, aluminum, and consumer goods as trade war continues.
BC pulls US liquor—but what happens to the stock already paid for? The province won’t say
A BC Liquor manager watched as employees pulled American liquor from shelves and stacked the bottles under a tarp. “We’ve already paid for it,” he told Coastal Front. “Why not just sell it and cancel future orders?”
Despite millions of dollars of investment, the Downtown Eastside remains desolate
The Downtown Eastside has become world famous for its high levels of poverty, drug use, and homelessness, and even after years of time and investment, the area still has not been revitalized.
Canada expands foreign aid while accountability concerns persist
As Canada faces ongoing scrutiny over its foreign aid spending, the federal government has announced $37.9 million in new funding for five international development projects.
BC BUDGET 2025: Record $10.9B deficit raises concerns over debt and spending
BC’s budget ramps up spending without a balance plan, fuelling concerns over soaring debt.
Turmoil grows in BC Conservative caucus
Deep divisions within the BC Conservatives were on display this past weekend as more than 750 members gathered for the party’s annual general meeting.
BC to require Canadian biofuels for fuel standards, potentially impacting US imports
BC will require renewable fuel content in gasoline and diesel to come from Canadian producers by 2026, which the government says will support local biofuel companies.
Vancouver council votes to pause new supportive housing developments
Vancouver City Council has voted 6-3 to pause new supportive housing projects. Critics warn the move could worsen homelessness, while Mayor Ken Sim says the current system is not working.
BC’s new agriculture task force expands response to US tariff threats
The BC government's newly launched agriculture task force aims to protect the province's food supply amid US tariff threats. However, it remains unclear if this initiative represents a genuine solution or another reactive measure in the province's uncertain trade strategy.
Canada lists seven Latin American crime groups as terrorist entities
Canada has listed seven Latin American crime groups as terrorist entities. The move aims to combat fentanyl trafficking and allows authorities to freeze assets of these organizations.
Government expense report shows nearly $50K spent on lodging for two-night stay
A government travel expense report shows John Murray, President & CEO of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, incurred nearly $50,000 in lodging costs for a two-night stay in Toronto.
Mayor, Vancouver Police announce task force targeting organized crime
The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Police Department have launched a new initiative aimed at dismantling organized crime networks and addressing public safety concerns in the Downtown Eastside and other areas.
CANADA’S TRADE TURMOIL: Unprepared and outmatched
Canada has stumbled into a full-scale economic war. With Trump’s tariffs looming and businesses already feeling the strain, Ottawa has yet to offer a clear strategy. Can Canada mitigate the fallout, or will it remain at Washington’s mercy?
Leaked report reveals BC’s safe supply drugs being diverted, renewing calls for inquiry
A leaked BC Ministry of Health report confirms safe supply opioids are being diverted into illegal markets, sparking renewed calls for a public inquiry.
BC escalates trade battle as US tariffs loom, but critics warn of economic fallout
BC’s response to looming US tariffs includes a trade war room, expedited projects, and a US liquor ban, but critics warn of economic fallout and unintended consequences.
Canada has given millions to USAID over the years
Canada has given USAID millions over the years for initiatives such as “gender-sensitive watershed planning.”
BC forms 'war room' to fight US tariffs
The BC government is launching a new cabinet committee to counter US tariff threats.
Millions in grave recovery funds spent on publicists and consultants, no remains found
Millions earmarked for recovering graves at the Kamloops Residential School were instead spent on publicists, consultants, and administration, with no human remains found nearly four years later.