British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the looming threat of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province's energy independence. Dix says there was urgency before the U.S.

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city's troubled Downtown Eastside, including pausing the construction of net new supportive housing units.

Two senior government sources say Premier Doug Ford plans to call a snap election next Wednesday and send Ontarians to the polls on Feb. 27.