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Port of Portland shifts stance on equity amid federal crackdown

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The Port of Portland voted to remove its seven-year-old equity policy as it faces the threat of losing $145 million in federal funds. ...

Oregon’s unassuming state vegetable is an economic powerhouse

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According to the Oregon Potato Commission, the state produces more potatoes per acre than Idaho, contributing $200-$225 million annually. PORTLAND, Ore. — Idaho...

Coworking expands across Metro Vancouver amid pricing pressures

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Michael Tchao, a 37-year-old creator of food education videos, says he likes a few things about his usual coworking spot in Vancouver. There’s the...

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets also tumble

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TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 200 points Monday in a broad-based decline, while U.S. stock markets also fell in...

Wall Street and the dollar tumble as investors retreat further from the United States

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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are tumbling Monday as worries about President Donald Trump’s trade war and his criticism of the Federal Reserve...

Proposed alcohol taxes in Washington and Oregon could impact regional industry

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Washington and Oregon lawmakers have both proposed alcohol tax increases, creating potential challenges for breweries and wineries across the region. WASHINGTON, USA —...

Where the parties stand on the toxic drug crisis

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Close to 51,000 Canadians died from apparent opioid toxicity between January 2016 and September 2024, making the unregulated toxic drug supply one of the...

How will the parties help B.C. forest workers?

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It’s been hard to keep up with the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff trade war on Canada. Punishing tariffs have been levied...

Opinion: A small difference in how ratings are displayed can unintentionally mislead consumers

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Ratings are ubiquitous in today’s digital world. Platforms like Amazon, Yelp and Uber Eats bombard users with stars, numbers and symbols that can heavily...

Spending, resources broached at North Island-Powell River forum

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Four candidates vying to represent the North Island-Powell River riding as MP were introduced by Powell River Chamber of Commerce president Dave Formosa at...

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