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Downtown Portland bounces back after holiday season

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Last year's holiday season events in downtown dazzled more residents than last year, said the city's economic development agency. PORTLAND, Oregon —...

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

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VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most...

Dix gives Williams Lake hope of saving power plant

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The City of Williams Lake has cancelled a lobbying junket to Victoria on the news Adrian Dix, minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, plans...

Food distribution company to lay off 96 workers, shut down Portland operation

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A food distribution company shutdown its Portland operations and plans to layoff 96 workers. PORTLAND, Ore. — Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, a food...

McMenamins to close Northwest Portland pub

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After 35 years, McMenamins plans to close Rams Head Pub in Northwest Portland after its lease expires in June. PORTLAND, Ore. — McMenamins...

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

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A strategist at the NAACP says they are not calling for a “boycott” of companies but instead encourage consumers to “buy-in” on companies that...

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

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Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens, causing U.S. egg prices to skyrocket. NEW YORK — Small business owners that...

Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. stocks mixed

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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy sector as the price for oil and...

Uber adds feature to assist riders with service dogs

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Following complaints, Uber introduced a new feature to combat discrimination against people with service animals. PORTLAND, Ore. — Uber launched a new feature...

B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike

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VANCOUVER — LifeLabs in British Columbia says some of its more than 100 centres will be subject to rotating temporary closures starting Thursday as...

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