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UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

B.C. billionaire reportedly puts down 10% deposit in bid for HBC assets

Bidder appears to be recruiting staff and studying new retail concepts
Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta separatism talk goes too far in B.C., but some concerns get sympathy

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said this week that she would put the issue to a referendum if enough residents sign a petition in support, even if she doesn't want Alberta to leave Canada.
Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

Canada Post could be headed for another strike later this month

MONTREAL — Canada Post employees could be headed to the picket line in just over two weeks, with an extension on existing deals between the Crown corporation and the union expiring on May 22.
B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

B.C. ombudsperson finds request for repayment of provincial COVID-19 aid unjust

VICTORIA — British Columbia's ombudsperson says the provincial government unfairly required some workers to repay $1,000 they received after losing their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

Washington State's Lt.-Gov is in B.C., seeking deeper ties amid trade, Trump turmoil

VICTORIA — A political delegation from Washington state is visiting Victoria to try to deepen ties with British Columbia, amid cross-border turmoil triggered by a trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation talk. Washington's Lt.-Gov.
Statistics Canada reports $506M merchandise trade deficit for March

Statistics Canada reports $506M merchandise trade deficit for March

OTTAWA — Canada posted a merchandise trade deficit of $506 million in March as exports to the U.S. fell with the implementation of new tariffs, but shipments to other countries climbed. Statistics Canada says the result compared with a deficit of $1.
Island distillery Sheringham tackles U.S. market despite economic headwinds

Island distillery Sheringham tackles U.S. market despite economic headwinds

Langford-based Sheringham Distillery is expanding into Washington state and California.
Canada's deepening dependence on U.S. has been a decades-long evolution, experts say

Canada's deepening dependence on U.S. has been a decades-long evolution, experts say

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has repeatedly accused the Liberal government of entrenching Canada's economic dependence on the United States.
Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

Carney arrives in Washington for Trump meeting on Tuesday

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting with Donald Trump which could serve to reset the bilateral relationship that's been upended by the president's tariffs and claims that Canada should become a U