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Central Eastside business struggles with sudden arrival of homeless camp blocking sidewalk, parking

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The manager at Contract Furnishings Mart said one of his employees uses a wheelchair and has to find another way around to get into...

Tariffs hit Canada’s economy, but consumer spending, B.C. housing hold up

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The Canadian economy experienced a significant contraction in the second quarter of 2025, with real gross domestic product (GDP) declining by 0.4 per cent,...

B.C. billionaire wanting Bay leases doesn’t have cash to launch new chain: landlord

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TORONTO — Hudson's Bay landlords were back in court Friday arguing a B.C. billionaire doesn't have the cash needed to launch a new retailer....

Westbank sells stake in massive Squamish Nation housing development in Vancouver

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VANCOUVER — Developer Westbank Corp. has sold its entire stake in the Squamish Nation's massive Senakw housing project, which broke ground in Vancouver in...

B.C. contracting business facing lawsuits in the millions ordered to pay out another mortgage

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A Penticton-based construction company facing numerous legal battles alleging he owes millions of dollars has another collection demand coming. On Aug. 21, the courts demanded Okanagan...

Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney’s major projects office in Calgary

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OTTAWA — Ottawa's one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former...

B.C. upholds precedent-setting $800K penalty against coal company for toxic discharges

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B.C.’s Environmental Appeal Board has upheld a more than $800,000 penalty against Peace River Coal Inc. after it repeatedly failed to comply with its...

Western Canada job vacancies outpace the national average

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Job vacancies on the Prairies have crept above the national average over the past two years, underscoring the strong demand for workers in some...

First section of Vancouver’s Main Street reopens, giving business owners hope for relief

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The Main Street Promise project will rebuild 10 blocks of downtown with new sidewalks, lighting, parking and upgraded utilities. VANCOUVER, Wash. — Construction...

Fred Meyer layoffs hit Portland amid Kroger reorganization

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Fred Meyer has 9,000 employees in the Portland metro area, including in-store staff, according to 2024 figures. PORTLAND, Ore. — This story comes...

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