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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global...

Vancouver spring market ‘lukewarm’ amid tariffs, election: Royal LePage

Canada’s trade woes and federal election are weighing on Vancouver’s spring housing market, according to brokerage Royal LePage. “We were expecting a pretty robust...

Seattle Kraken announce new ticket pricing for next season

Ticket prices will go down for much of the arena next season. SEATTLE — The Seattle Kraken are making adjustments to ticket prices...

Ottawa says automakers that keep manufacturing in Canada will get a tariff exemption

WASHINGTON — Automobile companies that continue to manufacture vehicles in Canada will receive an exemption from Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs as U.S. President Donald Trump...

New program aims to fill the mental health gap for young adults

The statistics are as sobering as they are a call to action. A Canadian Mental Health Association report from December 2023 suggests those between...

Video game that appeared on Bellevue company’s platform sparks worldwide outrage

The game, No Mercy, has since been pulled from Valve Corporation's digital storefront Steam. SEATTLE — A Bellevue tech company has been thrust...

Liberal counts on Carney support in North Island-Powell River

The federal Liberal candidate in North Island-Powell River riding is confident the surge of support behind prime minister Mark Carney will boost her chances...

Businesses file class action lawsuit over alleged ADA compliance shakedown

A KGW investigation found dozens of small businesses that received letters threatening lawsuits if they didn’t correct ADA issues and pay $10,000 in attorney...

B.C. unions claim foreign workers threaten maritime wages, workforce safety

Several maritime union leaders claim shipping-related employers may be misusing Ottawa’s foreign worker programs, prompting concerns of wage depreciation and safety challenges in the industry. “One of the...

Statistics Canada reports February wholesale trade figures up 0.3 per cent

OTTAWA — Wholesale trade, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose 0.3 per cent to $85.7 billion in...

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