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Food distribution company to lay off 96 workers, shut down Portland operation

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A food distribution company shutdown its Portland operations and plans to layoff 96 workers. PORTLAND, Ore. — Harvest Sherwood Food Distributors, a food...

McMenamins to close Northwest Portland pub

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After 35 years, McMenamins plans to close Rams Head Pub in Northwest Portland after its lease expires in June. PORTLAND, Ore. — McMenamins...

NAACP lists companies that dump DEI in its tactical spending guide for Black Americans

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A strategist at the NAACP says they are not calling for a “boycott” of companies but instead encourage consumers to “buy-in” on companies that...

From farms to bakeries, egg shortages and price hikes are challenging small businesses

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Avian flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens, causing U.S. egg prices to skyrocket. NEW YORK — Small business owners that...

Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. stocks mixed

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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy sector as the price for oil and...

Uber adds feature to assist riders with service dogs

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Following complaints, Uber introduced a new feature to combat discrimination against people with service animals. PORTLAND, Ore. — Uber launched a new feature...

B.C. LifeLabs prepares for rotating closures after notice of strike

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VANCOUVER — LifeLabs in British Columbia says some of its more than 100 centres will be subject to rotating temporary closures starting Thursday as...

International student caps hurting B.C. university sports

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University sports programs in B.C. are growing heavily reliant on other sources of revenue amidst international student caps. In July 2024, the provincial government...

Spectre of trade war pushes B.C.’s Indigenous businesses to rethink strategies

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For entrepreneurs Anthony and Nancy Wingham, looming U.S. tariffs mean hastening efforts to move their company’s manufacturing and expansion into the beauty market south of...
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