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B.C. lender pushed interest rates past legal ceiling, class action alleges

A B.C. company that allegedly offers loans at high interest rates has become the target of a proposed class-action lawsuit for attempting to exploit...

Providence to exit health insurance business in 2027

Providence Health Plan is the third largest in Oregon. PHP's total membership in Oregon is 421,000, with another 13,139 in Washington. It employs 1,150...

Vancouver mayor moves to roll back major climate bylaws, sparking clash with province

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has accused B.C.'s housing minister of interfering in city affairs after he proposed a motion that would pause and repeal multiple climate...

Fans disappointed over ticket, hotel costs during World Cup in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Chris Van Brockhoven booked his trip to Vancouver last summer in the hopes of attending a World Cup match, but after learning...

S&P/TSX up more than 300 points in late morning trade, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Markets in Toronto and New York were trading in the green on Wednesday morning as oil prices fell. The S&P/TSX composite index...

Small businesses’ capacity to hire youth being constrained: CFIB survey

TORONTO — A weaker economy and rising costs are leaving little room for small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, a new report...

Portland Trail Blazers lay off more than 70 people: Reports

Among those let go was Casey Holdahl, who served as a beat reporter for the Trail Blazers for nearly two decades. PORTLAND, Ore....

Pabst Brewing to discontinue historic Schlitz beer after 177 years

One of America's most storied lagers is pouring its final pint — and a Wisconsin brewer wants to send it off right. MILWAUKEE...

Mild spring gives Oregon strawberry season an early boost

Cool spring weather is helping Oregon farms produce larger, sweeter strawberries as the U-pick season gets underway. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon’s strawberry season...

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