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Oregon Health officials warn parents after Target baby food causes lead poisoning

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Oregon Health Authority reports two babies developed lead poisoning after consuming recalled Good & Gather baby food sold at Target stores. OREGON,...

The backlash against ‘tip-flation’

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The moments after a server or barista hands over a credit card reader can be awkward. Will it offer tip options starting at 20...

Officers don’t have drug arrest quotas in DTES, says Vancouver police report

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The Vancouver Police Board has rejected allegations from a person claiming to be a Vancouver police officer who said the department has set quotas...

Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

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OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get...

Microsoft announces another mass layoff, thousands of workers affected

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Microsoft cut about 6,000 jobs back in May in what was then its largest layoff since 2023. REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft is firing...

Paying more at the pump: Washington drivers have new 6-cent gas tax

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The state has added an extra 6 cents per gallon, starting July 1, keeping Washington's gas prices among the highest in the U.S. ...

B.C. First Nations are leading a waste revolution

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A thick smoke from a burning garbage dump used to hang over Lil’wat Nation, putting the community’s health at risk.  “I’d go up there...

Hotel rates soar as Tofino becomes a tourist town on steroids

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For a midweek standard room in July at Long Beach Lodge Resort overlooking Cox Bay: $659, plus tax. Best Western Plus Tin Wis Resort:...

Unions hope a federal ‘scab’ worker ban will bring wins

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As Michael Phillips joined striking technicians at an Abbotsford picket line on June 19, he knew the union would now have more power. Phillips...

Portland Timbers buy $25M training facility property from Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation, plan major expansion

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Portland's MLS club completed a $25 million purchase of their Beaverton training facility property, planning expansion into the Portland Timbers. BEAVERTON, Oregon...

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