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Carney to meet with cabinet, premiers following Trump’s latest tariff threat

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney will be meeting with his cabinet and Canada's premiers to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's new threat to...

PM says Ottawa will defend workers and businesses after latest U.S. trade threats

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday his government will "steadfastly" defend workers and businesses following the latest trade threats from U.S. President...

Surprisingly strong June jobs numbers quash Bank of Canada rate cut odds

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is increasingly expected to keep its benchmark interest rate on hold later this month after the labour market...

Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1 in a letter to Prime...

Multnomah County DA’s Office investigating crime ring targeting cannabis stores

Over two dozen burglaries have occurred at Portland-area marijuana shops since the start of 2025. PORTLAND, Oregon — Law enforcement officials are...

Opinion: Returning to the office isn’t the answer to Canada’s productivity problem

As companies face pressure to increase productivity, many are calling workers back to the office — even though there is limited evidence that return-to-office...

Microsoft president talks $4B AI investment amid sweeping layoffs: ‘We have to prioritize’

The company has laid off roughly 15,000 employees globally since May, including 3,120 workers in Washington state by Aug. 1. SEATTLE — Microsoft...

Nike names new CEO for an iconic brand

Nike CEO Elliott Hill announced that Converse CEO Jared Carver is out and will be replaced by Aaron Cain, VP of Nike Global Men's....

Italy’s Ferrero agrees to buy cereal maker Kellogg

The current company was formed in 2023, when Kellogg's snack brands like Cheez-Its and Pringles were spun into a separate company called Kellanova. ...

Here’s how to tell if you’re being targeted by a job scammer

The Federal Trade Commission says the scams start innocuously, often with a tailor-made text or WhatsApp message. NEW YORK — As job-seekers look...

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