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Surrey extortionists using transnational money laundering techniques: Fintrac

A new analysis of extortion cases across Canada by the federal government’s money laundering watchdog confirmed Indian nationals on international student visas play a key...

Nike to lay off 1,400 workers as aggressive restructuring continues

Many of those losing their jobs are technology workers in Nike’s operations department, according to the Oregonian, which broke the story. BEAVERTON, Ore....

Canadian and U.S. markets drift lower amid continued oil price volatility

Canadian and U.S. markets drifted lower Thursday amid continued oil price volatility and geopolitical instability. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 42.18 points at...

Another airline hikes bag fees. Experts say these costs are here for the long haul

MONTREAL — WestJet has followed Air Canada in hiking baggage fees amid soaring jet fuel prices, marking the airline's third increase in two and...

Dozens wake up early for In-N-Out grand opening in Vancouver

Thursday morning In-N-Out opened a Vancouver location. It's the burger chain's second location in Washington. VANCOUVER, Wash. — Dozens of people lined up...

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

The Trump administration also said it was jump-starting the process for reclassifying marijuana more broadly, setting a hearing to begin in late June. ...

Oregon ranked among the worst states in the country for businesses failing in their first year

New businesses in Oregon shoulder a number of burdens, and it's reflected in their failure rate. A LendingTree report ranked Oregon at fourth highest...

Kalshi fines and suspends 3 congressional candidates for wagering on their own elections

Three congressional candidates are accused of betting on their own elections through the prediction market Kalshi, which fined and suspended the men for five...

Oregon Gov. Kotek signs bills aimed at housing affordability

The legislation is intended to streamline regulations and speed up housing construction. WOODBURN, Oregon — Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a package...

Five remain in B.C. Conservative leadership race as membership swells to 42,000

VICTORIA — The B.C. Conservative Party has confirmed a final list of five candidates vying for its leadership, in a contest that has swollen...

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