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Portland City Council approves $8.5B preliminary budget after 12-hour meeting

Portland City Council approves amendment to divert $2 million in proposed police funding to city parks to cover maintenance costs slashed in mayor's budget....

Union says Canada Post offers ‘fall short’ as strike deadline nears

OTTAWA — The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees said the latest offers from the postal service "fall short" with hours to go...

S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher in late-morning, helped by strength in the technology and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets were...

Portland jury awards around $50M in compensation to survivors of 2020 Labor Day fires

The trials are determining the amount of economic damages to be paid out to individuals after the wildfires that killed five and destroyed thousands...

Carney says single government mandate letter reflects a ‘unified mission’

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney laid out a handful of collective core priorities for his new ministers on Wednesday, vowing his government will...

Things to know about ‘no tax on tips,’ Trump’s tax pledge that’s included in GOP budget bill

In a surprise move, the Senate voted this week to unanimously approve the idea. NEW YORK — President Donald Trump's “no tax on...

Next Level Burger closes downtown Portland location over security concerns

Next Level Burger's West Burnside location is now closed "due to ongoing security concerns in the surrounding area." PORTLAND, Ore. — A Bend-based...

Vancouver to get its own ‘iconic’ sign on downtown waterfront

Vancouver is getting its own “iconic” sign. City council voted 10-1 Wednesday to spend $300,000 towards the placement of a permanent Vancouver sign along...

Rite Aid store closings now surpass 200 locations. Here’s a full list

Rite Aid has revealed another round of locations closing as part of the drugstore chain's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. WASHINGTON — Nearly 100 more Rite...

Prosper Portland future uncertain with proposed budget cuts

A pair of Portland city councilors has proposed eliminating the general fund contribution to Prosper Portland, the agency responsible for economic development. PORTLAND,...

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