Tag: American Tariffs

B.C. Forest Minister says softwood lumber tariffs costing Americans $15,000 more per home

Forestry Brendan Pawliw -
Earlier today (Tuesday), the federal government announced counter-tariffs against more than 700 American goods amounting to $27.6 billion dollars.

Sinclair to curtail production by 40% at all three PG-area lumber mills

Business Brendan Pawliw -
Sinclar says the decision was made due to unsustainable provincial policy as well as the uncertainty surrounding fibre supply and economic challenges related to additional duties on softwood lumber by the U.S, government.

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2026 BC Election
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Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry
The licence operates within the Prince George Timber Supply Area, which includes the Prince George and Stuart Nechako natural resource districts. Only operations within the Prince George Natural Resource District will be audited.

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.

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.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.
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