"Never the 51st state": B.C. Premier's announcement | CTV News Vancouver Island | Sept. 8, 2026

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News from across Vancouver Island: CTV News Vancouver Island's full newscast from September 8, 2026. As the Canada/U.S. trade war continues to heat, B.C. Premier David Eby was in Victoria's Inner Harbour announcing British Columbia will be installing new signs at U.S. border crossings, and expanding B.C.'s 'Buy BC' program. Don't miss this Sawatsky Sign-Off at the end of our newscast about a local cat joining elementary school classes. #vancouverisland #bcpoli #canadiannews 00:00:37 - Canada retaliates with tariffs on US goods 00:03:07 - BC premier announces border signage campaign 00:04:14 - Victoria city council re-evaluates US contracts 00:05:14 - Police enforce school zone speed limits 00:06:31 - Westshore post-secondary campus expands 00:08:14 - Nanaimo bans e-scooters at elementary schools 00:09:00 - Seniors launch electric vehicle climate caravan 00:10:14 - Bear spotted relaxing in Campbell River yard 00:11:29 - Vancouver Island regional weather forecast 00:15:04 - Local appli

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