Premier David Eby gets BRUTALLY grilled at the Vancouver Board of Trade after his government’s budget gets a “D” rating—the worst since 2019. Business leaders are FURIOUS over tax hikes. One threatens to move to Alberta. Eby fires back: “Alberta is talking about moving out of the U.S.” Wait, what?
Plus: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs. Tumbler Ridge condolence books close today. Toxic drug deaths hit lowest level since 2020. And 11 candidates now battling for BC Conservative leadership—with a $115,000 entry fee.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Trump tariffs struck down
0:15 – Eby HUMILIATED at Board of Trade
0:45 – Tumbler Ridge tragedy update
1:00 – Drug deaths drop 21%
1:15 – Conservative leadership race EXPLODES
Key Info:
· U.S. Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariffs Friday. Premier Eby calls it “signs of spring” for BC, but other tariffs remain .
· Greater Vancouver Board of Trade gave Eby’s budget a “D” grade—worst since 2019. President Bridgitte Anderson: “Business community and province are on two different pages” .
· One board member threatened to move to Alberta over PST expansion. Eby fired back: “Alberta is talking about moving out of the country” .
· Budget forecasts $13.1 BILLION deficit. Tax hikes include first income tax increase in 26 years + PST expanded to professional services .
· Tumbler Ridge condolence books close TODAY. Eight killed Feb 10: Jesse Van Rootselaar, 18, killed mother, 11-year-old half-brother, then 5 students (aged 12-13) and teacher’s aide at secondary school .
· United Way BC collecting donations for community recovery .
· Toxic drug deaths dropped 21% in 2025. 1,826 lives lost—lowest since 2020, but still “profound loss” .
· Province expanding naloxone access with $50 MILLION. 40,000 deaths averted since 2019 .
· BC Conservative leadership race now has 11 candidates. Harman Bhangu (Langley-Abbotsford MLA) joins .
· Leadership vote May 30. Entry fee: $115,000 + 250 signatures from 5 regions .
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