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British Columbia's premier said Thursday he is encouraged to see a shifting tone in U.S. President Donald Trump's talks with Canada, but concerns remain about how tariffs could devastate the province's softwood lumber sector.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that Canada will hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's 25 per cent auto tariffs with matching levies on vehicles imported from the United States.

Recipients of two British Columbia programs aimed at making rent more affordable for seniors and families in need will see a bump in their subsidies starting this month.

A new version of a government-commissioned report about Alberta's inactive oil wells now recommends that the province manage a new insurance fund, rather than backstop it with taxpayer funding.

CALGARY — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't want to be "exuberant about dodging the bullet" with U.S.

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street shuddered, and a level of shock unseen since COVID’s outbreak tore through financial markets worldwide Thursday on worries about the damage President Donald Trump’s newest set of tariffs could do to economies across contin

A notice to customers dazzled by the low-priced products on Chinese shopping apps: the days of getting trendy clothing, tools and gag gifts that cost less than lunch delivered to your door in 10 days are probably numbered.

VANCOUVER — When security staff at Vancouver's Gourmet Warehouse store caught a shoplifter in November and asked him to replace the stolen items, the incident didn't stop there, said owner Caren McSherry.

TORONTO — Automakers in Canada, along with workers and everyone else with ties to the industry, are struggling to grasp the implications of and how best to respond to the ruinous industry tariffs that came into effect Thursday.

MONTREAL — Quebec Premier François Legault on Thursday endorsed Ottawa’s response to the latest round of U.S. tariffs, saying any retaliation must be targeted to avoid doing more damage to Canada's economy. Canada was “relatively spared” by U.S.