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Carney, Poilievre talk seniors, national parks, resource project approvals in B.C.

OTTAWA — The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province...

Merger between OHSU, Legacy hits stumbling block

A community review board unanimously voted to disapprove the transaction. The board doesn't have decision-making authority, but the vote could be a stumbling block....

Northern Washington sees tourism decline, US-made purchases taxed 25% at Canada border

Canadian tariffs are deterring shoppers from Washington, hurting local economies as hotels offer discounts to lure visitors. BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Tourists from Canada...

Portland’s RingSide Steakhouse announces temporary closure for repairs after kitchen fire

The popular Northwest Portland steakhouse didn't announce how long the repairs would take, but its website promises it's "reopening soon." PORTLAND, Ore. —...

BoC reports show trade uncertainty takes toll on business and consumer confidence

OTTAWA — A pair of reports from the Bank of Canada pointed to declining business and consumer sentiment in the first quarter and increased...

After Wall Street shows Trump how much it wants tariffs to go away, he doubles down; Dow drops 700

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling in a manic Monday after President Donald Trump doubled down on his tariffs, despite seeing how...

B.C. lawyer heads to new hearing after ‘landmark’ mental health decision

Should a lawyer’s mental health struggles be taken under consideration by regulators when there are allegations of professional misconduct? The answer, unequivocally, from three...

Federal leaders pledge red tape cuts, skilled trades support and family doctors

OTTAWA — The Conservative and Liberal leaders are promising measures to bolster Canada's economy in the face of the trade war with the U.S.,...

Website creates ‘circular economy’ for B.C. construction

A new online marketplace will allow Vancouver Island businesses to exchange used or excess construction materials with each other, in an effort to reduce...

Hemp insulation makes its way into B.C. homebuilding

As a developer and builder of high-efficiency homes, Karin Eger-Blenk says she is always on the lookout for ways to reduce her company’s carbon footprint. That’s...

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