Close British Columbia vote shadows weather drenched campaign
British Columbians vote today in a tight race between NDP leader David Eby and BC Conservative John Rustad over housing health care and the overdose crisis. Forecasters warn heavy rain as the election tone turns negative with heated clashes over statements by party figures and campaign ads including billboards by Chip Wilson.
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Canada allows tariff relief for Chinese EV and steel trades
Ottawa allows requests for exemptions from new 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum to offset supply chain disruption. Exemptions possible when goods cannot be sourced elsewhere or before tariff dates October 1 and October 22. Government cites prior contracts and exceptional circumstances while noting U S tariffs and a WTO dispute with China.
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Canada backs Ukraine with 64.8 million in aid and NATO talks
Ottawa announced a 64.8 million dollar Ukraine aid package as Defence Minister Bill Blair attended a NATO defence ministers meeting in Brussels. The package funds arms, drones, uniforms, PPE, and training with cyber strengths while Zelenskyy urged continued allied support amid Russia's invasion. NATO chief Mark Rutte emphasized near 60 billion in security assistance and warned of global spillovers from European instability. Biden urged Western unity to sustain support through winter as leaders met in Germany.
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