Canada is adding tariffs of up to 50% on C$27.6 billion in U.S. imports, covering more than 700 products across major sectors from September 8. The post Canada broadens tariffs on US imports to 50 percent appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Ontario considers cutting electricity as Trump trade war hits Canadian goods, with 50% US tariffs affecting $20 billion in trade. The post Canada plans dollar for dollar retaliation to US import tariffs appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Business
Canada is adding tariffs of up to 50% on C$27.6 billion in U.S. imports, covering more than 700 products across major sectors from September 8. The post Canada broadens tariffs on US imports to 50 percent appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
The US dollar trades near its weakest level since May as Treasury yields ease and major currencies rise after new US policy updates. The post US dollar weakens near three-month low as bond yields fall appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Led by oil extraction and housing resales, Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in May, supporting central bank interest rate holds.
Nova Scotia backs MB Meat Company in Judique, adding inspected beef processing capacity for Cape Breton producers, retailers and customers.
Canadian dollar nears 70 US cents as rate gaps, weaker retail data and lower oil prices drive a sharp loonie selloff against the US dollar.
Canada’s 10% canned vegetable tariff starts as a temporary safeguard, excluding U.S., Mexico, Israel, Chile and developing suppliers.
Canada unveiled a C$1 trillion electricity strategy to double grid capacity by 2050, cut household costs and expand interprovincial links.
Quebec’s 2026-27 budget projects a C$8.6 billion deficit, adds targeted spending and keeps the province on track to balance its books by 2029-30.
News
Ontario considers cutting electricity as Trump trade war hits Canadian goods, with 50% US tariffs affecting $20 billion in trade. The post Canada plans dollar for dollar retaliation to US import tariffs appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Wildfire evacuations spread across southern British Columbia as more than 20,000 people leave homes and emergency crews expand operations.
Ontario schools will add mandatory exams, attendance-linked marks, approved resources and a Grade 10 financial literacy rule this fall.
Canada’s Safe Social Media Act would set under-16 account limits, regulate AI chatbots and create a digital safety regulator in Canada.
Federal benefit payments in Canada cluster in June and July 2026 as a one-time top-up gives way to higher quarterly aid for eligible households.
Canada has recalled select Farmers, Québon and Natrel milk cartons after regulators warned they may contain pieces of glass and urged returns or disposal.
Border Road on the Montana side of the Alberta border will shut to Canadian drivers this summer, with a new Alberta route planned nearby.
Four people died in two separate avalanches in northern British Columbia on Sunday, including three heli skiers near Terrace and one skier near Alaska.
Police seized C$11,000 in counterfeit notes at a New Westminster Safeway as British Columbia authorities warned retailers about rising fake cash cases.
Environment Canada says Metro Vancouver could see wet snow Wednesday morning, mainly inland and at higher elevations, before turning to rain.
Canada’s population growth is increasingly driven by immigration as natural increase shrinks, with data showing deaths can outpace births in winter quarters.
Canada unveiled scholarship funding for Indian students plus hybrid campuses and AI centres of excellence in India under a new talent and innovation strategy.
RCMP say Winnipeg resident Jason Paul Rindall, 55, is charged with three counts of uttering death threats after alleged posts on X targeted PM Mark Carney.
British Columbia will end twice-yearly clock changes after March 8, 2026, staying on daylight time year-round and skipping the Nov 1 rollback.
Travel
Restricted fire zone and travel ban to be lifted Thursday morning, allowing campfires and reopening major regional highways. The post Ontario confirms restricted fire zone and travel ban to be lifted appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Sports
Canada reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time after a 1-0 win over South Africa sealed by Stephen Eustáquio in Inglewood.
Automotive
Canada’s EV sales rebounded in 2026, but Saskatchewan’s market share remains far below national levels despite new registration gains.
Nissan tests self-driving Ariya EV on Tokyo streets using AI, LiDAR, and radar, showcasing urban navigation tech ahead of a 2027 Japan market launch.
Toyota recalls 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to a software issue in digital dashboards that could prevent display of vital driving information.
Canada invests $22.7M to deploy 480 EV chargers in B.C., expanding public charging access as national EV sales experience a multi-month decline.
US automakers rethink EV plans as Trump ends incentives, drops emissions rules, and boosts profitability for gas-powered trucks and SUVs.
Lamborghini unveils the bespoke Temerario Porto Cervo edition in Sardinia, blending hybrid power with Italian luxury and exclusive Ad Personam design.
Entertainment
Technology
Official interview shows we’re subsidizing a technology that will replace millions through tax codes favoring corporate automation. The post Andrew Yang calls for AI tax as we’re subsidizing a technology appeared first on Vancouver Inquirer.
Canada said the NRC will invest over C$900 million in defence R&D, launching a drone innovation hub, backing quantum projects and expanding SME support.
Google is adding Gemini to Chrome with a built-in side panel, Nano Banana image tools and Auto Browse task automation, bringing AI help directly into tabs in 2026.
South Korean researchers at DGIST created a physical AI system that mimics human forgetting, cutting robot navigation time by 30% in logistics tests.
Apple debuts iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max with A19 Pro chip, triple 48MP cameras, 8x zoom, and advanced AI features powered by iOS 26.
Lifestyle
Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
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