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New car-free plaza coming to Hawthorne Boulevard

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A car-free pedestrian plaza will open this May on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, featuring seating, public art, and a solar kiosk for phone charging. ...

B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

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B.C.'s Court of Appeal has upheld a $6-million foreign-homebuyers tax bill issued to the buyer of a Burnaby lowrise apartment building in 2020. A...

‘It made me feel crazy’: Filipino fishermen spent nearly 2 months trapped aboard fishing vessels in Westport

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Filipino fishermen say after contracting with a fishing company, they were stuck inside a fishing vessel docked at the Westport marina for nearly two...

Vancouver International Auto Show removes Tesla, citing safety concerns at event

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VANCOUVER — Tesla has been removed from participating in this week's Vancouver International Auto Show over safety concerns, the event's executive director says. Eric...

S&P/TSX composite index down in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also in the red

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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than 150 points in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the industrial and technology sectors,...

B.C. inflation jumps past national average in February

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The West Coast was not spared the “massive” leap in inflation that hit Canadian consumers last month. B.C.’s inflation rate reached three per cent...

Carney says U.S. must stop ‘disrespectful’ comments before comprehensive talks

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LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump will have to stop his "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two...

Is social media the new union battleground?

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Airplanes with standing sections. An extra fee for boarding charged at airport terminals. Even smaller carry-on luggage allowances. These are a few of the...

Construction industry braces for higher costs due tariffs and immigration reform

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Contractors groups say prices are up due to tariffs on building materials and a workforce shortage exasperated by immigration crackdowns. PORTLAND, Ore. —...

Longtime Northwest Portland bike shop closing after 40 years

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Fat Tire Farm in Portland is closing after 40 years, announcing a final retirement sale to clear out inventory. PORTLAND, Ore. — Longstanding...

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