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Holiday hiring begins at Amazon and other big retailers, but fewer spots available

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The holiday shopping period is the busiest time of year for online and brick-and-mortar retailers, some of which have already announced early discounts. ...

Portland selected as regional host site for NCAA women’s basketball tournament for second time

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Portland was selected to host the NCAA Division I women's basketball tournament regional rounds in 2028 at the Moda Center. PORTLAND, Ore....

Conservative government would be ‘laser-focused’ on economy: Rustad

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A Conservative government would be “laser focused” on creating jobs and revitalizing B.C.’s flagging economy, Conservative Party of B.C. Leader John Rustad said Wednesday at...

New Greater Vancouver hotels could ease high room rates, tight occupancy

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Demand for hotel rooms in Metro Vancouver pushed the average room rate in July to the highest price point ever seen in a major...

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability in radio debate before Oct. 19 vote

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VANCOUVER — British Columbia's party leaders have jousted over affordability in their first and only radio debate of the province's election campaign. The debate...

B.C. father and daughter accuse Canadian Tire, security company of racism, profiling

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VANCOUVER — An Indigenous father and daughter in British Columbia are accusing Canadian Tire and its third-party security company of racial profiling and racism...

B.C. parties lean into ideology as Greens release tax-heavy election platform

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British Columbia's three major parties leaned into their ideological divides Tuesday, with the Green Party the first to release a full platform ahead of...

Nike’s quarterly sales, profits slump as smaller rival brands move into sportswear territory

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The lackluster results Tuesday come after Nike announced last month that its CEO John Donahoe is stepping down on Oct. 13. BEAVERTON, Ore....

Warren Buffett buys remaining Berkshire Hathaway utilities for unknown price

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Since the utility's shares aren't publicly traded, it's hard to estimate the value of the deal. OMAHA, Neb. — Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway...

How to avoid IT catastrophes through quick and proven solutions

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According to a 2020 survey performed by Infrascale, network downtime costs up to $50,000 per hour for small to mid-sized businesses. This is why...

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