In the news today: Tariff deadline looms, B.C. wildfires, Tumbler Ridge demolition
The deadline for the U.S. President Donald Trump's 50 percent tariffs is fast approaching, with only a few hours remaining. Canada's Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Chief Trade Negotiator Janice Charette have been in Washington, working with U.S. Trade Representative Jamie Luttman and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to discuss the issue.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed hope to speak with President Trump before the deadline, stating that Ottawa has a plan in place to cover all eventualities. However, the federal government has also taken steps to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate without introducing new stringent emission rules. B.C. health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is set to hold a news conference as wildfire smoke warnings continue to affect much of the southern half of the province.
Meanwhile, demolition work is underway at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, the site of a tragic mass shooting earlier this year.
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