Tag: Chrystia Freeland

Union, industry leaders push for Canadian-built ferries as summit wraps

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The head of a union representing close to 5,000 ferry workers in British Columbia says he is optimistic about the future of shipbuilding in the province after attending this week’s “Made in Canada” summit.

B.C. receives improved rating on interprovincial trade: CFIB

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business has praised British Columbia on making strides toward removing interprovincial trade barriers over the last year, but claims there’s still more work to be done. 

Canada Infrastructure Bank backs B.C. Ferries’ China-built vessels with $1B loan

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The Canada Infrastructure Bank is providing B.C. Ferries an additional $1 billion in low-interest loans to support service upgrades – including the purchase of four new vessels from a Chinese shipyard.

Freeland resignation stirs suggestions PM should follow

Politics John White -
You could not blame Prime Minister Justin Trudeau if he looks like he has seen a ghost. After reportedly offering...

Chrystia Freeland walks away from federal cabinet position

Politics My Kootenay Now -
Breaking news from Ottawa, Chrystia Freeland is resigning from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s cabinet. In a statement, the Deputy Prime...

Trudeau will continue at the helm of liberal party as three-day retreat wraps up

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After three days of caucus meetings, the Liberal party says they’re more unified and ready to take on the...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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