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B.C. contracting business facing lawsuits in the millions ordered to pay out another mortgage

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A Penticton-based construction company facing numerous legal battles alleging he owes millions of dollars has another collection demand coming. On Aug. 21, the courts demanded Okanagan...

Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney’s major projects office in Calgary

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OTTAWA — Ottawa's one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former...

B.C. upholds precedent-setting $800K penalty against coal company for toxic discharges

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B.C.’s Environmental Appeal Board has upheld a more than $800,000 penalty against Peace River Coal Inc. after it repeatedly failed to comply with its...

Western Canada job vacancies outpace the national average

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Job vacancies on the Prairies have crept above the national average over the past two years, underscoring the strong demand for workers in some...

First section of Vancouver’s Main Street reopens, giving business owners hope for relief

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The Main Street Promise project will rebuild 10 blocks of downtown with new sidewalks, lighting, parking and upgraded utilities. VANCOUVER, Wash. — Construction...

Fred Meyer layoffs hit Portland amid Kroger reorganization

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Fred Meyer has 9,000 employees in the Portland metro area, including in-store staff, according to 2024 figures. PORTLAND, Ore. — This story comes...

Nearly 100 people across 14 states sickened by salmonella outbreak in eggs

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While the eggs were distributed in California and Nevada, cases linked to the outbreak have been reported in 14 states. SAN FRANCISCO —...

Nike announces additional layoffs

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The company said the new layoffs will affect less than 1% of the corporate team. A much larger round of layoffs impacted 2% of...

Report shows construction firms continue to struggle to fill positions in Oregon and nationwide

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The annual workforce survey from the Associated General Contractors of America also found some firms are struggling with Trump's tariff and immigration policies. ...

Tariffs will start hitting online purchases if Trump doesn’t reverse course, Oregon treasurer says

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One of President Trump's executive orders revokes the de minimis rule, which exempts products under $800 from tariffs. The change takes effect Friday. ...

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