Tag: Trade

B.C. premier pushes Ottawa to go further on U.S. tariff response

Economy Emily Joveski - August 25, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby said Canada’s latest counter-tariffs on U.S. goods are “a good start,” but he said more non-tariff measures should be considered in response to the escalating trade war.

B.C. premier says ‘every weapon’ is on the table as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates

Economy Emily Joveski - August 22, 2026

B.C. Premier David Eby said the additional 50-per-cent tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by the United States are "inexplicable" and "indefensible" and reaffirmed his refusal to return American alcohol to government liquor store shelves.

Provinces asked to lift U.S. alcohol ban with U.S.-Canada trade deal in sight

Economy Emily Joveski - August 19, 2026

Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to return U.S. alcohol to store shelves, according to Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston.

B.C. lumber industry hoping for trade relief in new Canada-US deal

Economy Emily Joveski - August 19, 2026

B.C. forest industry groups are closely watching the latest high-stakes round of Canada-U.S. trade talks.

B.C. falls short of other provinces on internal trade, says CFIB report card

Business Emily Joveski - July 15, 2026

British Columbia earned an A-minus in the Canadian Federation of Independent Business's latest report card on internal trade, narrowly missing the top grade.

Eby to travel to China this weekend to pitch B.C. energy, goods and tourism

Economy Emily Joveski - June 23, 2026

Premier David Eby is heading to China this week on a trade mission aimed at strengthening economic ties as British Columbia looks to diversify its exports beyond the U.S. market.

Quesnel Tradeshow sees more growth with filled vendor list

Chamber of Commerce Teryn Midzain - April 22, 2026

The annual Quesnel Tradeshow returns on April 25 and April 26, with a new record number of vendors, the majority of which are local Quesnel names.

River Rush announce latest trade

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - January 15, 2026

The Quesnel River Rush announced tpday they've acquired the rights for 2006-born Forward Luka Svircic from the Spokane Braves at the trade deadline.

Cariboo rivals swap forwards ahead of weekend clash

KIJHL Teryn Midzain - January 7, 2026

The 100 Mile House Wranglers and Quesnel River Rush swapped forwards ahead of their Cariboo Cup clash this Friday night.

Wranglers going younger on their blue line and in net with three trades

100 Mile House Wranglers Teryn Midzain - November 21, 2025

The 100 Mile House Wranglers are getting a younger defense by acquiring two defencemen and a goalie in trades on Friday, November 21.

River Rush shake things up during bye week

Quesnel River Rush Teryn Midzain - November 7, 2025

The Quesnel River Rush traded forward Toren Fron heading into the team's bye weekend to the Kimberley Dynamiters for a forward Spencer Bates and Future Considerations.

B.C. bearing brunt of tariff war, says Eby ahead of First Ministers’ meeting

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 17, 2025

Premier David Eby said British Columbia is shouldering a disproportionate economic burden from Canada’s trade war with the U.S., and he’ll be calling for “basic fairness” at next week’s First Minister’s meeting.

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 17, 2025

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 30, 2025

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.

Eby departs for Asia trade mission amid First Nations tensions

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 1, 2025

Premier David Eby is on his way to Asia for a 10-day trade mission that will take him to Japan, Malaysia and South Korea, with a focus on industries ranging from aerospace and clean energy to entertainment.