Tag: Pierre Poilievre

Trump threatens new tariffs, attacks Carney and Ford as trade war escalates

Business John White -
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Monday to impose 50-per-cent tariffs on Canadian vehicles and auto parts, then attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford as the Conservative opposition demanded details of failed trade negotiations.

Canadian leaders speak at emotional vigil in Tumbler Ridge

RCMP Emily Joveski -
As candles flickered in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., leaders from across the political spectrum stood together, urging unity and support for a grieving community after a mass shooting claimed the lives of six children and two women.

Provincial, federal leaders to gather in Tumbler Ridge Friday to honour mass shooting victims

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B.C. Premier David Eby is headed back to Tumbler Ridge, as provincial and federal leaders converge on the small northeastern community for a vigil in honour of the victims of Tuesday's mass shooting.

Temporary foreign worker program should be “cancelled or significantly reformed,” says B.C. premier

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said it’s time for the federal government to reassess Canada’s temporary foreign worker program.

Trudeau to step down as Prime Minister

Politics My Nelson Now Staff -
Justin Trudeau will be resigning as leader of the federal Liberals and Prime Minister once a new party leader...

Conservatives Leader Pierre Poilievre brings "axe the tax" rally to the Kootenays

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Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre brought his infamous “axe the tax” rallies to the Kootenays this week, making stops...

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BC Greens’ Nicole Charlwood hopes third time is the charm in Kootenay Central

2026 BC Election
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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