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James Beard-nominated Oregon restaurants struggle with rising costs despite national recognition

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Behind Oregon's culinary acclaim lies a troubling secret, where some of the state's most celebrated restaurants are quietly struggling to survive rising costs. ...

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

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OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its marquee major projects legislation Friday evening, setting it up...

With time running out, supporters of Portland’s James Beard Public Market hope for legislature’s help

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The market has a space in downtown Portland and a lot of backing both public and private, but a bill in the legislature hasn't...

Judge rejects ‘floatel’ challenge against Woodfibre LNG

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A federal judge has turned down a legal challenge against Woodfibre LNG over an approval to re-purpose a cruise ship housing workers brought in...

B.C. job market paradox: Hiring up, entry-level prospects down

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Statistics Canada data show B.C. is gaining jobs and doing so at a faster rate than other provinces. Indications, however, point to some job seekers having...

Controversial Granville strip building ‘safe to re-occupy’ after fire

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A former Vancouver hotel on the Granville Street strip that was purchased for $55 million in 2020 by the provincial government to house people...

Bankrupt B.C. Ponzi scheme architect can’t clear $6.8M repayment order

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A B.C. Supreme Court judge has reassured the B.C. Securities Commission that a bankrupt man cannot discharge the $6.8 million he has been ordered...

Opinion: BC NDP’s selective streamlining leaves key projects behind

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Across British Columbia, communities are waiting. They’re waiting for new housing developments that never break ground, for clean energy projects stuck in limbo, and...

S&P/TSX composite ends lower, U.S. stock markets mixed

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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index lost steam through the trading day on Friday to close lower, while U.S. stock markets were mixed as...

DHL Express halts operations as anti-replacement worker bill takes effect amid strike

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MONTREAL — DHL Express Canada shut down operations early Friday morning amid a strike and lockout, halting thousands of daily parcel deliveries across the...

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