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‘The soul of cannabis is gone’: Portland marijuana dispensaries rocked by crime, oversaturated market

Shades PDX owner shuts down amid cannabis industry challenges including repeated robberies and market saturation; calls rising crime "unsustainable." PORTLAND, Oregon — A...

Keller Auditorium, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, more face 19% budget cut amid rising costs

Metro proposes a 19.4% budget cut for Portland'5 Centers for the Arts in 2025-26, impacting 12 jobs. PORTLAND, Ore. — This story is...

Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are back — and in new colors

The mini tote bags went viral last year, so much so that they were resold for hundreds of dollars online. WASHINGTON — Trader...

B.C. immigration lawyer ‘very busy’ fielding calls for advice about travelling to U.S.

A Kelowna-based immigration lawyer says he has been “very busy” fielding calls from clients worried about the changing dynamics for Canadians travelling to the United...

Coffee prices continue to surge as growing regions see climate extremes

According to the USDA, 73% of the world’s coffee is grown in just five countries: Brazil, Vietnam, Colombia, Indonesia and Ethiopia. SEATTLE —...

Washington’s fishing industry will likely suffer from Trump, China’s tariff battle

China is Washington's largest export market, receiving nearly $700 million worth of seafood and agricultural products. SEATTLE — The escalating tariff battle between the...

Green candidate kicks off campaign in qathet region

Canada's next federal election takes place on Monday, April 28. North Island-Powell River Green Party of Canada candidate Jessica Wegg was in the qathet...

‘Looking at possibly closing’: Portland-area toy stores worried over tariffs’ effects

Owner of toy store Merci Milo in Northeast Portland said vendors are already canceling orders, saying manufacturers are turning to direct-to-consumer sales. PORTLAND,...

S&P/TSX composite down in volatile trading, U.S. stock markets climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the utility and financial sectors, while U.S. stock markets...

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