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B.C. Ferries offers to shave back future plans but remains committed to five new major vessels

B.C. Ferries is amping up its campaign for five new major vessels as it offers a concession in the hopes of persuading B.C. Ferry...

Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries...

After 43 days on picket lines, ONA says they’ll vote on second tentative agreement with Providence

Providence and ONA returned to the bargaining table this week, after striking nurses from all eight hospitals rejected the last offer. PORTLAND, Ore....

Burnaby bioresearch lab fined $26K for ‘repeated and high-risk’ WorkSafeBC violations

A Burnaby bioresearch lab that makes and packages rapid diagnostic test kits has been fine more than $26,000 for multiple WorkSafeBC violations. WorkSafe inspected...

Portland rugby wheelchair team recalls ‘worst air travel experience’ on United Airlines

The Portland Pounders wheelchair rugby team said United Airlines was not appropriately equipped for a flight with 20 of their passengers in wheelchairs. ...

Trade war would wipe out economic growth while pushing inflation higher: Tiff Macklem

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — U.S. tariffs and Canada's retaliation to them would have a devastating effect on the economy, pulling growth down while reigniting inflation,...

S&P/TSX composite down more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 150 points in late-morning trading as the energy, base metal and technology sectors all...

‘Forced to leave’: Evander exits Portland as Timbers secure Da Costa replacement

Portland traded MVP finalist Evander to Cincinnati for $12M amid player's claims of disrespect, immediately announcing Portuguese midfielder Da Costa as replacement. PORTLAND,...

Why Portland may be in an ‘urban doom loop,’ according to a new economic report

The Portland Metro Chamber's full 2025 State of the Economy report, released Thursday, paints a grim picture of the local economy. PORTLAND, Ore....

Nearly 250 probationary TSA workers lose jobs as part of Trump administration cuts

The Transportation Security Administration is tasked with protecting transportation centers and was created in the wake of Sept. 11. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The...

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