Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia

Today's top headlines from CBC British Columbia - 2025-01-16

Good afternoon, these are your top stories for Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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Trump's threatened tariffs could have $69B impact on B.C.'s economy by 2028, province says

January 16 , 2025 at 10:41:17 a.m. PST • :

The government of British Columbia says if president-elect Donald Trump follows through with his promise of a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods once his presidency begins, it could result in the province losing about $69 billion by 2028.

PM 'low-key,' 'respectful': B.C. ski resort addresses 'misinformation' over Trudeau vacation

January 16 , 2025 at 04:00:00 a.m. PST • :

The B.C. ski resort where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau holidayed with his family after Christmas says it was "disappointing" to see what it describes as misinformation about the vacation shared widely on social media.

Yowling cat, emotional support duck, yellow tulips: B.C. bylaw workers association releases 'unique' calls

January 16 , 2025 at 10:57:34 a.m. PST • :

The association says it's sharing the list to educate British Columbians on what may or may not be an issue for bylaw officers.

Vancouver Coun. Adriane Carr resigns, setting up 2-seat byelection

January 15 , 2025 at 10:22:40 a.m. PST • :

Vancouver city councillor Adriane Carr has resigned her council seat, which she has held since 2011.

2 B.C. businesses get a new lease on life as local cafe owners buy Molly's Reach

January 16 , 2025 at 06:00:00 a.m. PST • :

Molly's Reach, made popular by CBC television series Beachcombers, which ran from 1972 until 1990, has sat empty since 2023. The owners retired and put the restaurant up for sale, hoping someone would carry on the Molly's Reach legacy. Now, another local business plans to do just that.

January 16 , 2025 at 09:03:47 a.m. PST • :

Vancouver backyard chickens practise social distancing from wild birds amid H5N1 risk

January 15 , 2025 at 06:06:08 p.m. PST • :

RCMP, DJs and bar issue warning about drink spiking in Fernie, B.C.

January 15 , 2025 at 07:08:46 a.m. PST • :

EVs are now more expensive for Canadians

January 15 , 2025 at 04:56:22 p.m. PST • :

SFU pulls the final plug on football program, announcing its official end

January 16 , 2025 at 08:01:00 a.m. PST • :

Vancouver Rise FC signs Canada women's team star Quinn

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January 15 , 2025 at 11:04:02 a.m. PST • :

Nearly half of British Columbians $200 away from not being able to pay bills, survey finds

January 14 , 2025 at 04:15:29 p.m. PST • :

Neil Gaiman responds to accusations of sexual assault and rape

January 16 , 2025 at 05:00:00 a.m. PST • :

EV owners in B.C. say not enough public charging stations available

January 14 , 2025 at 04:55:41 p.m. PST • :

Hot tub hangout crashed by wild cougar

January 15 , 2025 at 05:40:42 p.m. PST • :

B.C. announces review of timber sales, manufacturing jobs fund as Trump tariffs loom

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