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Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby grabs maximum power for tariff war

Les Leyne: B.C. Premier David Eby grabs maximum power for tariff war

When Bill 7 passes, Premier David Eby will be the most powerful premier in B.C.’s history for the two years the emergency measures are in effect.
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Opinion: Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives

Opinion: Boycotting U.S. products allows Canadians to take a rare political stand in their daily lives

Canadian citizens can use the consumer marketplace as a way of influencing the outcome of the trade war.
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Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

In this week's political round-up, the B.C. government wants to tighten control over economy but takes a cautious approach to forced treatment
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Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Mario Canseco: One-third of British Columbians see Rustad as ‘premier-in-waiting’

Research Co. poll reveals BC NDP still seen as stronger on standing up to Trump’s policies
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Adrian Raeside cartoon: No longer buying from the U.S.

Adrian Raeside cartoon: No longer buying from the U.S.

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Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Opinion: Does cancelling a trip to the U.S. really send a political message, or is it just hurting local tourism?

Although travel is not directly affected by the U.S. tariffs, Canadians are reacting to the tariffs and Trump’s threats to make the country the 51st U.S. state.
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Letter: School board gives thanks to longtime Burnaby Now education reporter

Letter: School board gives thanks to longtime Burnaby Now education reporter

"The closure of Burnaby Now is part of a troubling trend in Canada, where more than 340 communities have lost their local news providers since 2008," writes Burnaby Board of Education Chair Kristin Schnider.
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Rob Shaw: Eby makes surprising pivot on B.C. real estate investors

Rob Shaw: Eby makes surprising pivot on B.C. real estate investors

At a Realtor event, premier hints at new policies to support landlords and developers
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Les Leyne: Columbia River could be the western front of Trump's attack on Canada

Les Leyne: Columbia River could be the western front of Trump's attack on Canada

International treaties are always complicated. Signing one in the midst of an all-out economic war verges on impossible.
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Rob Shaw: Eby's carbon tax flip-flop collides with political reality

Rob Shaw: Eby's carbon tax flip-flop collides with political reality

Province exploring ways to avoid April 1 increase but finds no escape
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