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Cat Adoption Team prepares to close CAT Thrift Store

The Sherwood-based Cat Adoption Team isn't going anywhere, but the nonprofit said the thrift shop has become too costly to keep operating. PORTLAND,...

B.C. tourism sector reacts to new Liberal minority government

With Canadians on Monday voting in a Liberal minority government, those in the tourism and hospitality sector are reflecting on what that will mean...

‘Economic winter’ looms for the tiny Washington tiny town caught in crossfire of trade war

The economy of the remote town of Point Roberts is almost entirely dependent on Canadian visitors. Many have stopped coming. POINT ROBERTS, Wash....

Trump orders tariff relief for automakers following domestic manufacturing concerns

Trump portrayed the changes as a bridge toward automakers moving more productions into the United States. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will sign executive...

UPS to cut 20,000 jobs, close some facilities as it reduces amount of Amazon shipments it handles

UPS said that it is still reviewing its network and may identify more buildings to be shuttered. WASHINGTON — UPS is looking to slash...

Trump signs order requiring English-language proficiency for truckers

Truckers may become an even more vital, and scrutinized, part of the U.S. economy soon as the U.S. trade war with China develops. ...

Minority Parliament could prompt higher deficits amid party compromises: economists

TORONTO — As the Liberal Party appears poised to form a minority government following Monday's election, economists say the focus now shifts toward Prime...

S&P/TSX composite index down in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down in late-morning trading, as energy stocks moved lower, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite...

Amazon denies tariff pricing display plan after White House calls it ‘hostile’

While disputing the initial report, Amazon confirmed its considering showing import charges in its low-cost Haul store. WASHINGTON — Amazon is disputing a...

Canadians give Liberals 4th mandate; Carney wins Ottawa riding

OTTAWA — Canadians handed the Liberals a fourth mandate on Monday, with Prime Minister Mark Carney set to lead Canada through an economic crisis...

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