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Why critical minerals mined in B.C. could stop being exported to the U.S. amid Trump tariffs
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted on Tuesday that critical minerals manufactured in Trail, B.C., could be subject to an export ban if proposed tariffs by U.S. president-elect Donald Trump go through. Here's what critical minerals are and why they could be an important bargaining chip as Canada looks to respond to Trump.
B.C. premier hints at ban on export of rare minerals to U.S. over Trump tariff threats
B.C. Premier David Eby hinted B.C. could slap an export ban on critical minerals produced in the province Tuesday if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his proposed tariffs.
B.C. co-workers fail in lawsuit to claim portion of colleague's $2M lotto win
"Winning the lottery should be a happy event. In this case, sadly, it has ruined relationships," reads a summary of a recent B.C. Supreme Court decision, in which a group of colleagues took their co-worker to court.
This ostrich farm survived wildfires. Now, avian flu means 400 birds need to be culled
An ostrich farm in B.C.'s West Kootenay has been ordered to cull its entire herd of 400 birds after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of avian flu there.
Developer wins multimillion-dollar rent dispute with Vancouver School Board
A Vancouver developer will pay almost $8 million less in rent to the city's school board, after the B.C. Supreme Court issued a ruling on the school-owned Kingsgate Mall property.
Professional Women's Hockey League game draws sold-out crowd in Vancouver
It was a momentous occasion for thousands of Vancouverites on Wednesday, as a sold-out Rogers Arena gave a raucous reception to the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Justin Trudeau's legacy gets mixed reviews from First Nations in B.C.
From a decision to phase out open-net salmon farms to buying a controversial oil pipeline, outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left his mark on B.C.
Fine of $140K for Teck Coal upheld after worker severely injured in explosion
B.C.'s Environmental Appeal Board has upheld a $140,000 fine handed to a coal mining company after a contracted mechanic suffered "life-altering" injuries while changing a tire at its Elkford, B.C., operations.
B.C. family mourns matriarch who died after fire forced her out of her home on Christmas Day
An Indigenous family in Prince Rupert, B.C., is mourning the death of a beloved grandmother and family fixture. Juanita Hill, 71, died after she fell in the hotel room she was staying in after a Christmas Day fire forced her and her family from their apartment.
Polls show waning interest in climate change among B.C. voters
Even as British Columbians felt the direct impact of climate change in 2024, much of the provincial election campaign focused on flashpoint issues like the cost of housing and toxic drugs. Polls have consistently shown over the last year that climate change has fallen well behind other issues in B.C.