Tag: CUSMA

Canada vows dollar-for-dollar retaliation as 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs take effect

Business John White -
Canada suspended trade negotiations with the United States and pledged dollar-for-dollar retaliation as additional 50-per-cent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on about $28 billion in Canadian goods.

B.C. premier says Trump’s comments on CUSMA deal are “bizarre”

Business Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said Wednesday that Donald Trump's suggestion he may not renew CUSMA cast a shadow over a virtual first ministers' meeting.

U.S. tariffs add pressure on B.C. manufacturers, despite CUSMA exemptions

Provincial Emily Joveski -
One industry leader said British Columbia manufacturers are “very concerned” about the effect of U.S. tariffs and are scrambling to ensure their products are compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement. 

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Preliminary designs unveiled for Creston housing and childcare project

Housing
The Creston Valley Housing Corporation has unveiled preliminary designs for its housing and childcare development on Cedar Street, as the project moves toward detailed costing and procurement.

B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped a second election candidate following allegations of antisemitic and racist social media posts.

Creston RCMP seek Thacher Lee Flanagan

RCMP
Flanagan is wanted on charges of assault, uttering threats, and criminal harrassment.

Free transit offered across West Kootenay on municipal election day

Transit
West Kootenay residents will be able to ride BC Transit for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, as voters head to the polls for the 2026 municipal elections.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.
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